Around the World In 80 Days Premium (4.5/5 stars, all ages) is today’s Amazon Free App of the Day, and it’s a winner for fans of match-3 puzzles. The app normally sells for $4.99.
In this match-3 game app, you solve match-3 puzzles with increasing levels of difficulty in order to unlock various power-ups and collect items the game characters need to complete their quest.
From Amazon:
You only have 80 days to circumnavigate the globe. Think that sounds easy? Travel back in time to the late 19th century and get ready for spectacular adventures on land, sea and air together with the English daredevil Phileas Fogg and his loyal French servant Passepourtout. Use the unique chance to visit four continents and complete the inconceivable journey to win the fantastic 20,000 pounds wager with this outstanding puzzler inspired by the classic adventure novel of the same name written by Jules Verne.
This video shows how the app plays:
The game seems very similar to the very popular Call of Atlantis (a personal favorite of mine), which is from the same game developer.
Call of Atlantis has an average review rating of 4.5/5 stars, and is currently priced at $2.99.
From Amazon:
Atlantis is calling out to a true hero to save it from deadly peril! Set out on an exciting new quest in this spectacular mix of Match-3 and Adventure. Embark on a fascinating tile-swapping journey around the ancient lands of Rome, Greece, Troy, Phoenicia, Babylon, Egypt and Carthage to acquire seven mysterious crystals of power. Once collected and put together, they are able to restore the Altar of Poseidon and save the fabled sunken continent. Fully optimized for the touch screen, the game sets new quality standards for Android puzzle games with fantastic graphics and superb sound effects.
REVIEWS:
“A solid game with good gaming mechanics,” – AndroidTapp.com
“A fantastic app for everyone who loves puzzles and adventures,” – AskYourAndroid.com
“A polished gem-matcher that combines match-3 gameplay with a little bit of story and adventure,” – TUAW.com
“The replay value of this game is pretty amazing,” – SmartPhoneApps.com
“Exceptionally polished and professional,” – AppSafari.com
Around the World In 80 Days Premium – get it while it’s today’s Free App of the Day. And if match-3 is your kind of game, check out Call of Atlantis too!