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Smash Hit

App iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android Free Action Games
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Chris Morris By Chris Morris , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 8+

Beautiful glass-breaking game simply mesmerizes.

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age 3+

Based on 1 parent review

Thelimepoodle
Thelimepoodle Adult
December 27, 2018
age 3+

We think it's great!

I have been playing Smash Hit for a couple of years. I enjoy the "Zen" setting as I find it to be very relaxing. Today my granddaughter who turned three a month ago asked if she could play. She loves it as well, and her aim is much better than mine! I think it would help children with spatial awareness.
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What’s It About?

Users break glass objects in their paths, throwing metal balls at them by touching the screen. Although you start with a limited number of balls in your arsenal, you can collect more by smashing pyramids and diamonds that are frequently found along the game's ever-moving path. Also along the way are occasional power-ups, such as a rapid-fire unlimited-balls icon and the ability to temporarily slow time. When the player runs out of balls, the game is over -- and must be restarted from the very beginning (unless you buy the premium version, which restarts you from the last checkpoint).

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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Kids say (9 ):

SMASH HIT is more than a fun game -- but make no mistake: It's a very fun game. It's also a therapeutic experience and utterly hypnotizing. The app takes a very basic concept, breaking glass obstacles to proceed on a path, blends that with soothing music and beautiful graphics, and creates a terrific mobile experience, one that's nearly impossible to put down.

By taking a minimalist approach, the game maker hits a perfect note, letting the player focus on the task at hand while still marveling at the lifelike qualities of the gameplay elements. And, whether you're smashing panes of glass, stone hammers with glass handles, or spinning blades of glass, you'll get a sense of satisfaction every time you've made it through an obstacle -- and you won't hesitate to start over when you've finally reached the end.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can discuss the nature of physics in games.

  • Families also can discuss the real-world dangers of broken glass -- and why kids shouldn't try this at home.

App Details

  • Devices: iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android
  • Pricing structure: Free (You can unlock the premium version of the app, which allows you to restart from checkpoints, for $1.99.)
  • Release date: March 6, 2014
  • Category: Action Games
  • Publisher: Mediocre AB
  • Version: 1.0.1
  • Minimum software requirements: iOS 4.3 or later; Android 2.3 and up
  • Last updated: August 16, 2016

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