Billy Frontier iPhone and iPad Review

Following the response from the Pangea VR Pro (the re-release for iPhone) from the excellent developers (of games such as Cro Mag Rally and Bugdom 2) Pangea Software I grabbed the opportunity with both hands to review another one of their great applications, Billy Frontier. Pangea Software is well known as one of the leading game developers for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch and now the iPad too following its release. Again, as with the Pangea VR Pro this is going to be a cross over review where we cover both the iPhone and new iPad version of the games.

So, the new iPad release of Billy Frontier is a ‘2.0’ version. Billy Frontier is a 3D space-western action game, which really pulls you in and makes it a must have. You know what? If I had an iPad (and I am open to offers if anyone has one available!) I would definitely be purchasing the Billy Frontier 2.0 application – just to see first hand what every body has been raving about.

“Billy Frontier combines comedy with action, cowboys with aliens, and even Kangaroos with Cows.  We call those the ‘Kanga-Cows’”, said Brian Greenstone, President of Pangea Software, “Billy Frontier was always a beautiful looking iPhone game with the best soundtrack of any game that we’ve ever done, but it really shines on the iPad!”.

In this spaghetti space-western you get four games in one: Duelling, Shootout, Stampede, and Target Practice – Billy Frontier is a truly diverse iPhone / iPad game. Test your duelling reflexes, attempt to outrun a stampeding herd of Kanga-Cows, hunt down alien bandits in first-person shooter gun battles, and blast catapulted critters out of the sky in the Shooting Gallery!

Right, we have got to that point where we get technical, the new version of Billy Frontier is a universal binary app which means that it is possible for it to run on all the iDevices which offer applications to date. The graphics have definitely been enhanced for the new iPad’s larger screen and power, and that is 100% visible. And you know the great thing? If you are a previous owner of Billy Frontier, the update is free, which is great – and with the volume of current Billy Frontier owners, it is obvious that it is a great investment.

Billy Frontier combines the interaction of an adventure game with the qualities of an arcade game, and a whole lot of blood spewing action in-between! This title also features simple and intuitive control schemes and top-of-the-line graphics and audio allowing for a truly fun and interactive experience. Billy Frontier 2.0 is available today on the App Store for just $3.99. For more information, please visit the Billy Frontier web page at: www.pangesoft.net/iphone/billy or see it on the App Store at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/billy-frontier/id288713146?mt=8 You can also see some behind the scenes video about Billy Frontier on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpQvmDdP9Fc

Both versions of the games are smash hits. As I have only had a first hand experience with the iPhone version of the game I can only really comment and vouch for this version, but following the reviews from independent customers of the iPad version, it seems like it is sure to be a smash iPad hit this summer.  So go buy it now, and then let me know what you think 8.5/10!

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