Bee Patrol by developer IslandJohn is the latest game in the line drawing strategy game genre. In Bee Patrol, you guide a colony of bees to collect pollen from flowers while also pollinating them at the same time. You do so by drawing lines on the screen to guide your bees but watch out for obstacles and other bees because if you crash or hit any of them, it’s game over.
In Bee Patrol, there are two modes of play. You can play Worker mode which is survival mode and you can play as Queen mode which is time based. Both modes are very challenging but share similar gameplay. The only difference is that one has a time limit and the other one doesn’t. Controls are easy to master as all you need to do is draw lines to control your bees, just pay attention to where they are going.
Both the graphics and audio for Bee Patrol are also nicely done. Graphically its very simple but clean and crisp and on the audio side, they made great use of the “Flight of the Bumblebees” song and put their own little twist to it. What’s great is that you can replace that with your own music from your collection.
As with most line drawing games, the only complaint I have is that I wish there was an option to speed up gameplay a little and make the bees move faster. That’s the only thing I would add to the game itself.
Bee Patrol is a fun and challenging game that can be played by the whole family. It could be a bit hard for younger children but they can play it once they get the hang of what to do. It’s very age appropriate so if you are looking for a game everyone can enjoy, Bee Patrol fits the bill.
Bee Patrol is available now in the App Store for 99 cents. There is a free Lite version if you want to try the game first before buying. You can get that here.
Rating: A-
Description
Put yourself in control of creating flight paths for one of mother nature’s top aeronauts: bumble bees. Your mission is to flourish the colony. You can race against time, or fight for survival! Experience what it’s like to live a day in the life of these striped stingers. How good are you at managing to keep your bees and flowers alive?
FEATURES:
– Two modes: “Worker” for survival, or “Queen” for timed
– Three worlds to explore with 9 levels each, and more to come!
– OpenFeint and GameCenter leaderboards and achievements
– Great graphics, music and sound effectsUse strategy and tactical decisions to wisely navigate your cast of colorful characters, in a race against the clock or battle for survival, to make honey, keep flowers blooming, and avoid obstacles. Explore the Marvelous Meadow, Impressive Island, or Majestic Mountain colony on your way to the top of the ranks.
CHOOSE YOUR BEE!
Are you a hard worker or queen bee? Choose between “Worker” to fight for survival, or “Queen” to race against the clock!FLY!
Draw the flight path for your aeronauts carefully. It’s your colony, so redraw or extend at your will.POLLINATE!
Take your bee friends on a flighty adventure through the flowers, and collect as much nectar as you can.BEE CAREFUL!
Pesky spiders aim to intercept you on your way back to the hive. Not sweet! No worries though, drone bees are around to provide assistance.BEE-WARE THE ELEMENTS!
Rain showers can really slow down your bees and wind currents will speed you up. Don’t crash into your co-workers ahead or behind.AWESOME SCENERY!
Choose from different colonies, each with many different flowers and levels. Where will your bees make their home?LISTEN UP!
Play along to the sound of a jazzy version of Flight of The Bumblebee and listen to all the crisp sound effects, or play your own music within the game.BEE THE BEST!
Unlock achievement and compete against your friends through OpenFeint or GameCenter to get higher scores.
[via App Store]
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