Mission: Deep Sea
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How'd you like to become a sea turtle? This interesting app puts you inside the shell of a large sea turtle, and asks you to explore a 3D undersea environment in a race to label radioactive waste canisters. Using the touch screen to control the turtle, you place your fingers on the screen and sweep to the corners to propel your turtle in any direction; a process that takes some time to learn. We didn't like how inaccurate the radar seems. You might feel like you're close to a target, but it suddenly shifts for some reason. In addition, when you get close to a mine, it can be hard to go up or down, to get to it. High scores are saved. The game takes place in the future -- the year 2016 and scientists have figured out how to turn turtles into living robots. As you explore, you can eat fish to gain strength, but look out for plastic bags because they can end your mission. Developed by Hiccup Studios.
$2.99, iPhone/iPod touch
Teaches: history, fine motor coordination
CTR Rating: 76%