Today’s Amazon Free App of the Day is Doodlejump Christmas Special Edition. This app is rated as appropriate for all ages, and while it only has an average review rating of 3.5/5 stars, the main reason cited in negative reviews is the fact that this special edition is just one ‘theme’ among all those available in the full Doodlejump [Kindle Tablet Edition] game app (4/5 stars, currently priced at 99 cents and currently comes bundled with a $1 Amazon MP3 Store credit).
Gameplay in both apps is essentially the same, so this description of the regular, full game will give you a good idea of how the Christmas Special Edition works, too:
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If there is such a thing as a “classic” in a mobile gaming genre that is still very young, Doodle Jump is exactly that. Millions have been charmed by the delightfully addictive gameplay and irresistible style of this casual platforming game.
Nowhere to Go But Up
The object of Doodle Jump is to guide the Doodler, an adorable, interminably hopping four-legged creature, up a series of never-ending platforms. Watch your step–miss a jump and the Doodler will fall to its doom. Some platforms are solid and steady, while others move, explode, or have other properties that create interesting challenges for the Doodler.
Mastering the perpetual motion of the Doodler is the key to moving up in the Doodle Jump world. You control the lateral direction of the Doodler by tilting your [device] left and right. Doodle Jump uses your device’s accelerometer to enable pinpoint control. Alternatively, you can tap the sides of your touchscreen to bounce The Doodler left and right.
Trouble Ahead, Trouble Behind
There are many obstacles and pitfalls hindering the Doodler’s upward mobility. Black holes dot the path, waiting to suck the Doodler into the void, while UFOs float by, hoping to abduct it with tractor beams. Even more frightening are the many hideous creatures lurking above, ready to send the Doodler tumbling back down to Earth.
Fight Or Flight
Fortunately, you have more than just the Doodler’s tireless legs to rely upon. Destroy bad guys by tapping the screen to fire Nose Ball projectiles. Take evasive action by picking up propeller hats, jet packs, and other items that can be used to speed the Doodler past the many hazards that lie in its path.
Oodles Of Doodles
Artistically, Doodle Jump springs to life with beautifully illustrated environments. Originally modeled after a drawing sketchpad, Doodle Jump now features a number of stylized themes to play through, including a winter holiday landscape, a lush rainforest, and a distant corner of the galaxy. Rich scenery and dynamic gameplay make Doodle Jump a unique and timeless mobile gaming experience.
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And here’s the description for Doodlejump Christmas Special Edition:
An amazingly beautiful special Christmas version of one of the most addictive and best-selling games of all time! Can you help Doodle jump up all the way to the North Pole? Doodle Jump Christmas Special features all-NEW STUNNING GRAPHICS, all-NEW paths and challenges, all-NEW monsters, a SUPER COOL ROCKET power-up, and much, much more!————————————————————–
Whether you opt for the Doodlejump Christmas Special Edition Free App of the Day or the full, Doodlejump [Kindle Tablet Edition] app, you’re in for hours of tablet-tilting and tapping fun!