Plants vs. Zombies Review

Plants vs. Zombies

Publisher: PopCap Developer: PopCap Platform: iOS Players: 1 Release: 2010 Genre: Real-Time Strategy / Action Rating: 9.1 \ 10.0: Excellent

Above is the game's title screen

From PopCap, developer of many popular casual games including the Bejeweled, Bookworm, and Zuma series (none of which I've played) comes Plants vs. Zombies. This is an app with an amusing  plot-- zombies or many varieties are fixated on breaking into your house and eating your brains, and you must thwart these undead monsters by using an array of odd anthropomorphic plants. The game features several modes, the main being Adventure. In this mode, you play through 50 increasingly difficult stages, divided into five worlds, each being a part of your house-- lawn (day), lawn (night), backyard (day), backyard (night), and roof. The playing field is divided into several lanes. In each stage, you begin with 50 suns. Suns are used to deploy plants onto the field. Plants are priced differently and all serve unique purposes. Well, some serve the same purpose, but do it better than others. The main plants include sun-producing sunflowers, pea-launching peashooters, defensive walnuts, and explosive cherry bombs. The zombies come in many different types,  each one odder than the last. There are pole-vaulters, football players, disco dancers, Zamboni (pardon me, "Zomboni") drivers, pogo-stickers, miners, and many more. Throughout the game, you'll engage in several entertaining minigames, which are available to play upon your completion of Adventure mode, along with a handful of other minigames. Completing the first four worlds of Adventure unlocks the Zen Garden, in which you can grow plants to produce coins. These coins can be used to purchase items from your maniacal neighbor Crazy Dave, who aids you throughout the game. Believe me, he's crazy, and in a very humorous way. As you may have noticed from what I've already written, this game is chock-full of humor, a decent amount of which comes from the Suburban Almanac, a guide to all of the plants and zombies you've encountered. One touch of funniness comes when you complete Adventure. The zombies send you a poorly-written surrender letter that requests that you make a music video with them. I won't spoil the video, but you can view it for yourself when you beat Adventure. Additionally, the game features charming hand-drawn graphics and a catchy soundtrack. I only have a few small complaints about this game. It can be frustrating at times, in part due to the tactics of the ladder and bungee-jumping zombies encountered the roof levels being borderline unfair. The game lacks some animations; for example, when you knock a balloon zombie out of the sky when it's flying over a pool, it will simply disappear. My last quibble is that the the sound quality is relatively low. The DSi port gets a pass because the hardware doesnt allow it, but smartphones and tablets are optimized for playing music. Plants vs. Zombies is a truly amazing app, and I doubt you'll find a better experience on your mobile device.

Ups
Amusing premise
Chock-full of quirky humor
Fun minigames
Charming hand-drawn graphics and catchy soundtrack

Downs
Sometimes frustrating
Missing animations
Relatively low sound quality

Also available on other mobile devices, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and DSi.

ESRB: E 10+ Content: Animated Blood and Cartoon Violence Price: $0.99 (Download)

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Advantages of Intensive Driving Courses

Lots of people have a busy schedule that they do not get time to learn to drive as it is time consuming. It is one of the most necessary and useful skills of life that makes us independent. Many people take up intensive driving courses to learn how to drive and improve their skills within a short period. Learning to drive is one of the useful and necessary and skills of life that any individual can have as it makes life easier. There are different types of intensive driving courses. They are -

Basic skills intensive driving courses: This course will help to learn the basics of the law of driving, and theory of driving and will run for eight to ten days. The instructor offers evening and weekend classes.Defensive driving courses: This course is for those who have a driving license and join to learn different situations and the ways to avoid them.

There are many advantages of joining intensive driving courses. These courses reduce the insurance premium rates and take only a few days to pass the examination. The course is carried out on an individual basis in order to benefit instructor's attention to maximizing the process of learning and understanding. These courses are more expensive, stressful and frustrating than the normal driving courses. In this course, one hour driving assessment is done to check the driver's skills, strengths and weaknesses, and effective training is given in that particular field. Even if the driver fails the practical and written test, he will be given another chance to complete it.

Intensive driving courses require lots of concentration and are also a stressful and frustrating task. Emergency services and the military make use of these types of courses at the completion time is very short. Due to all these reasons, they have become a very popular method of learning to drive. Many bus drivers and police are likely to take up this course as it improves their driving skills and are also a crucial requirement for their career.

The colleges offering these courses should follow the Government regulations and be registered and certified to the standards set by the local jurisdiction. However, like most things, they do not suit everyone. The driving skills learnt through these courses take time, and many of them may not have the capacity to learn in fast mode. So, if there is adequate time to learn, then normal driving courses are better than the intensive driving courses. Given the importance of being to complete things quickly, it is natural to join to these intensive driving courses, regardless of necessity, but those who look forward to rejuvenating their career, these courses are the best suggested.

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Benefits of Intensive Driving Course for Working People and Students

Intensive driving courses are trendy driving methods and that provide the training for driving within one week of joining the course. This is also referred as crash course and all the lessons that are taught in regular sessions to learn driving are compiled together and reduced into one week or two weeks course.

It is very necessary before taking program to meet up with the legal requirement and one must be above 18 years of age to attain the license. The most important feature that one can gain taking up this fast track course is that all the aspects of are run through in a matter of a week. This course has proven very effective for people to build up their confidence and even achieve good control of the vehicle.

The intensive courses are apt for people who are short of time and want to fit into the time frame of one week course. They are perfect solutions for people who have less time and not for all individuals. This driving course is just like a mock tail and that need to pass through the official test to gain the license. This course provides an opportunity to compress all the driving lessons into a short period.

One can start with the license, even if they have not got through the practice tests which can be completed later on. A flat rate is paid for this course which includes for both the theory and practical part of the course structure. The quality of these classes is not compromised and proper attention is given to the students and other individuals coming to learn these courses.

This fast track course includes lessons, mock tests and even theory lessons and the mock tests are very beneficial as they help the students to get used with the difficult aspects of driving. Many people even opt for this course to improve their skills and there are different types of these courses also available. The time span of this course varies and it can diverge from 2, 4, or 6 hours per day. The main benefit one can gain from this course is that it provides

Basics of the Law of DrivingTheory of DrivingTeach Driving to React in Different Situations and How to steer clear of AccidentsIt will also help Lower Car Insurance Premium RatesIt boosts the Confidence of Many People to Drive Safe

These intensive courses save a lot of money and are an improved method that is used to pass the test in faster time than the regular traditional course. You can hit the roads, no sooner you complete the course and learn at the time convenient to you and enjoy driving on highways too.

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Punch Quest Review

Punch Quest

Publisher: Noodlecake Studios Developer: Rocketcat Games Platform: Kindle Fire Players: 1 Release: 2012  Genre: Action / 2D Platformer Rating: 7.9 \ 10.0: Satisfactory

Above is an image of an easy section of a run

From Rocketcat Games, developer of the critically praised Super QuickHook (which I have yet to play) comes an epic endless runner. You assume the roll of a muscular warrior with a tremendous penchant for punching whom you can select the gender. To satisfy the warrior's craving, you must pummel bloodthirsty monsters. However, a gnome named Gnomey needs you to complete arbitrary tasks (he literally calls them arbitrary) in order for him to achieve true gnomehood. This is only one of the game's humorous touches. By defeating monsters and completing quests, you receive Punchos, the game's currency. Punchos can be used to obtain getup for your character and purchase powers. You have two standard powers and one Super Move. Super Moves vary from causing defeated foes to explode from generating a massive stone fists that circle you. If you gain enough power while using a Super Move, it becomes an almighty Ultra Move. To activate your moves, you must fill up a meter on the bottom of the screen by defeating enemies. During your run, you may encounter an egg. Punch it, and you will assume the roll of a creature, such as a gnome, a laser-raptor, or a rabid goaticorn to rack up some more points. However, the challenges can be mind-meltingly, well, challenging, like getting an 100-hit combo. Also, not surprisingly, the action can become tedious. The retro-style visuals, while certainly not original, are charming and detailed enough to take my mind off the b boredom. Despite its minor downfalls, Punch Quest is an exceptional app that should satisfy anyone seeking solid endless running action.

Ups
Amusing backstory
Quirky humor
Retro graphics
Epic powers

Downs
Challenging "arbitrary quests"
Can get tedious

ESRB: ??? Content: ??? Price: $0.00 (Download)

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Benefits of Joining Driving Lessons York

If you are a resident and are thinking of taking up driving lessons York, you will be pleased to know that there are several good driving schools who offer quality driving lessons for beginners as also those who would like to brush up on their driving skills.

Enrolling in driving lessons York will ensure that you get local driving instructors who are familiar with the York and the surrounding areas such as Elvington, Bishopthorpe, Strensall, Heworth and Clifton. A good driving school in York should be able to offer quality service, lessons on the different types of and be totally reliable. There are many driving schools which offer cheap lessons but do not get taken in by just what you read. Take time to look into what services the school is actually offering, the time frame to learn the craft and other issues such as instructors, number of lessons, and others. You will come across some driving schools whose special offer covers only a set time frame. In the event you are not able to learn driving in that time frame, you will have to continue learning at the normal driving rate thus cancelling the special offer benefit.

If you are a first time driver, taking lessons York from a good school, can fetch you good introductory offers by which you can save a lot of money. Starting with a lump sum fee for the first few lessons, you would have the opportunity to further book lessons at a discounted rate if you join the same school again. For those people, who want to learn how to drive in a short period of time, some schools offer a 'fast pass' intensive course, both for learners and those with some experience who have little time from their regular work to learn driving.

If you want to learn how to become a instructor you can take up lessons York in one of the many good advertised schools which has well trained teachers to teach you everything you need to need to know to be a good driver. As a driving instructor, you can build a rewarding career which has a reliable salary and other benefits which will vary according to the type of school which you join. It also means that you are your own boss and you will be able to work hours, that are suitable to you. Another benefit of taking instructor lessons from a reputable driving school in York is that the school's experienced instructors will continue to give you valuable advice, guidance and support which you won't get if you learn on your own.

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Advantages and Qualities Required to Get Good Driving Instructor Jobs

If you love sitting behind the wheel and have the patience and skill to teach others how to drive, becoming a driving instructor could be an attractive job option. Driving instructor jobs not only prove a good career option, they also give the incumbent an opportunity to work in any city or country. All you need is a good temperament and the capability to impart knowledge of driving to other people. Many people find driving instructor jobs as a secondary to a main job to supplement their income. They can set their own time and date which makes this job so rewarding as most driving schools offer their employees part-time or seasonal job opportunities.

Why is a good temperament required when it comes to teaching driving? Driving instructors have to deal with different types of people - some who take longer to learn, others who are cocky and still others who could turn out a bundle of nerves when behind the wheel. To deal with all these different types of students, a instructor needs patience and a calm temperament. It also means being able to cope with teaching both men and women - people looking to learn to drive to land a particular job - or a mother wanting to learn to drive so she can ferry her children around. Each individual will have different traits and expectations and this could be the difficult part of instructor jobs. So, before you apply for this job, ensure that you have the required skills and the qualities to become a good instructor.

Since instructors are trained professionals, many parents prefer to send their children to schools rather than teaching the children themselves so that they are not only safe but learn from professionals. Because of this, instructor jobs prove a popular career choice for those who have a natural flair for driving and driving schools are always on the lookout for good instructors. Lessons, which a instructor would need to impart to pupils, are the correct approach to road safety, using the vehicle controls with confidence, knowledge of laws and Highway Code, dealing with emergency situations, the actual movement of the vehicle with regard to maneuvering, turning, parking and reversing. The instructor needs to use dual controls to make necessary adjustments to the learner's. Once the learner gains confidence in his driving skills, trials can take place on the more busy roads and junctions for some advanced training. The instructor would first have to assess a pupil's ability and driving knowledge and based on the same, formulate the lessons to prepare the pupil for readiness to take the driving test.

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There are a vast majority of people who feel that since they are careful, courteous and law abiding citizens' defensive driving courses are not applicable for them. But this is a highly redundant notion since the techniques taught helps not only to take responsibility...

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With any new skill being learned, the more practice the quicker that skill improves. This is as true of learning to drive as learning to do anything else. If you have a learner driver in the family, or as a friend, accompanying them when they practice driving will help them pass their driving.

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