iPoe Collection 1
© 2012 Play Creatividad
Looking for a good scare for an older reader? Designed in Spain but available in English (or Spanish or French), this is a digital retelling of four of Edgar Allan Poe's most famous stories: The Oval Portrait, The Tell-Tale Heart, Annabel Lee and The Masque of the Red Death. This is a typical page flipper, with no narration, and the ability to toggle between three languages (English, Spanish and French). What sets this eBook apart is the subtle presentation of the scary effects that don't push themselves at you. Instead, they wait like loaded springs, ready to spring at you. Each offers a valid graphic depiction of Poe's creepy points. Note that the themes and graphics are intended for an older audience. In other words, this book really is creepy. The best (or worst) part is the last page of the Masque of the Red Death when the mask jumps out of the screen. See the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfMKiyHc8J8 Includes a behind the scenes look at the art of David Garcia Forés, which includes some rather scantily clad females. The sound track was created by Teo Grimalt. Note that Collection 2 is also available, which we did not review.
$3.99, iPad, iPhone
Teaches: reading
CTR Rating: 86%