Touch Arcade: Score-oriented 'racers' seem to have a decent following on iOS, with hits such as Mad Skills BMX [$0.99] and MotoHeroz [$0.99 / $0.99 (HD)] garnering fans with their emphasis on speed, precision, and high scores. Stunt Star: The Hollywood Years [$2.99], continues the trend in terms of trial-and-error side scrolling racers. However, while other titles focus entirely on race, Stunt Star does a great job adding personality and presentation with its premise. Sure, Stunt Star's difficulty is exceedingly tough, and its limited-use power-ups don't help the matter, but the game's trick-based gameplay is deep, lengthy and simply fun.
AR: Stunt Star The Hollywood Years is all about reminiscing. it tells the story of a carefree stunt lover with his life flashing before his own eyes.
I enjoyed the gameplay immensely. The basic premise involves an Evel Knievel-type daredevil, a caustically uncaring director, a morbidly fascinated set of bystanders, and increasingly dangerous stunts. It is leveled gameplay at its finest; the stunts are fairly easy and the equipment is far from jazzy. I learned how to create my own taco in the special area provided; this is effected by dragging my finger to adjust the height and angle of accent. This was important, as the angle affected landing and the avoidance of obstacles, like sadistic chopper pilots.
"The year 2012 had many good games, so many that we’ve decided to break up the best iOS and Android apps by genre! We’re days away from entering a new year, and unlike many sites out there, we waited till the last possible minute so we could check out all the indie games releasing in late December (and a few of them made the lists too!). So over the next couple days we’ll be releasing lists of our favorite games of 2012. If you disagree with any of our picks feel free to leave a comment below and tell us what indie game you thought should have been included! Here’s to another prosperous year in gaming for 2013!" - Charles Ferrendelli
Pocket Gamer: "I'm the unknown stuntman," chirps Lee Majors in the theme tune for TV series The Fall Guy.
Alas, to remain anonymous is the fate of all who choose the career of stunt work. But just because nobody knows your name that doesn't mean you can't have a massive amount of fun - at least, that's the ethos behind this physics-based action title.
