Animal Zoo Matching is the latest children’s matching game from developer Minimax Games. This is their 3rd matching game they’ve come out with and it’s arguably their best so far. As you can tell by the title, the game features animals that you would mostly find at the zoo. What makes Animal Matching Zoo different from their previous matching games is the inclusion of a new mode. The game now features Mystery Mode which I’ll explain later but it makes the game a lot more challenging for children, especially those who think standard matching games are too easy.

I’ll start off by saying that if you’ve played Minimax’s other matching games, this one will be quite familiar too you. Gameplay mechanics are the same where there are 5 different difficulty levels you can play. Match animal pairs with each other until you clear the board. What’s different now is the addition of Mystery Mode. In this game mode, you can still choose 5 different difficulty level, but instead of matching animal pictures, you’ll be matching them based on their sounds. That means that as they flip over cards, they’ll hear the sound of the animal instead of a picture of the animal. This makes the game so much harder because unusually, games like this are based on visual memory and not auditory memory.

In Animal Matching Zoo, the artwork is also much better than their previous games. It seems like with each new iteration, the graphics, artwork, and sounds get better and better. Is it worth picking up this title if you’ve already bought any of the previous ones? It’s a toss up. If you’re child is still into matching games, the inclusion of Mystery Mode can be fun and challenging. If you’ve never bought any of the previous matching games, this is definitely the version to get, especially with the new game mode.

Animal Zoo Matching is available now in the App Store for $0.99. It is a universal app and is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.Requires iOS 4.0 or later.

Description

Love animals? Test and improve your memory skills with cute animals in a world-class safari park. Find all animal pairs, listen to their funny vocal sounds, and watch their reactions!

Play now to find all animal pairs, in two game modes with 5 difficulty levels for all ages.

The FUN does not stop here! Try to find all animal pairs in the Mystery game mode. Good luck!

AWESOME FEATURES INCLUDE:
+ Lots of animals to explore
+ Each animal makes a funny or realistic vocal sound
+ Stunning game backgrounds
+ Original music game theme
+ 2 Game Modes : Classic Mode (Animal Pictures and Sounds) & Mystery Mode (Sounds only)
+ 5 Difficulty levels for all ages
+ Records scores for all game levels.
+ Compete with friends on Game Center!

+ Beautiful retina display support!
+ Works on iPod Touch and iPhones 3G, 3GS, 4, and 4S.
+ Works on iPad 1 and 2.
+ No animals were harmed in the making of this game.

Download and play Animal Zoo Match if you like matching games.

[via App Store]