Many remember this classic title as one of the best games for the Sega Dreamcast and we can all experience this gem redone in HD and available for iOS devices. This is a great thing because this was a Sega only title and until now you could only play this if you owned a Dreamcast and had it hooked up to your entertainment system. Now you can experience Chu Chu Rocket on a modern platform at an economic price. As it turns out this title was a perfect choice to port to the iPhone and iPad just for the fact that touch controls make this game even better.
For those unfamiliar with the series the premise is very simple. Space mice are stuck on a planet full of space cats and it is up to you to guide the space mice to rocket ships so you can leave the planet. You control the path that the space mice take by placing directional arrows in their path which make them turn when and where you want them to turn. Once you get all the space mice to the ships without being eaten by the space cats, you get to move on to the next section. The game play is simple and addictive and has been a staple of the Dreamcast since it came out and who could forget those crazy commercials on TV.
This game really lends itself well to the iOS and this is easily one of the better iPad games available now. The touch mechanic is simple and quick and is much easier to use than the old Dreamcast controller. The graphics have been updated to HD and they look great. I still think the Dreamcast version is a little more colorful than this version but it doesn’t take anything away from the game itself. In the iPad version of the game you can play up to four player co-op on one iPad or local wifi only and though it works, it is hard to see what you are doing if you choose to play four players on a single iPad. Putting that aside, the multiplayer mode is lots of fun and a welcomed edition to an
already solid game. The multiplayer mode is similar to the single-player version but now you can collect power ups that will do anything from give you more mice to send to the space ships for lots of bonus points or extra cats to give your competitors headaches.
All in all, Chu Chu Rocket still maintains the charm and addictive nature as it did when it was exclusively on the Dreamcast. Unfortunately there have been games that took Chu Chu Rocket to a different level since its original release but that shouldn’t deter you from reintroducing yourself to one of the games that made the Dreamcast the system that it was. Also when you consider the upgraded graphics, multiplayer work and new touch mechanics this game is hard to pass up especially for the discounted price. I highly recommend this title for any iPhone or iPad users out there looking for a fun game that can be taken in one puzzle at a time.
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