{"id":15358,"date":"2016-09-12T00:01:33","date_gmt":"2016-09-12T00:01:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gamerdad.com\/blog\/?p=15358"},"modified":"2016-08-14T14:15:44","modified_gmt":"2016-08-14T14:15:44","slug":"eraser-ios-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.gamerdad.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/12\/eraser-ios-android\/","title":{"rendered":"Eraser (iOS, Android)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ERASER_BOX\"<\/a>A man who was toiling hard on a blueprint drawing has fallen asleep on his work, and now he dreams that he\u2019s in the blueprint, running away from a giant red marker out to get him!\u00a0 Help him get to the end of each page by tapping on the screen to erase objects on the blueprint to clear a safe path in this physics-based puzzler.\u00a0 It\u2019s available to download for free on iOS and Android devices, but reviewed on iPad here.<\/span><\/p>\n

In each stage, your little man runs forward, and the red marker chases you not far behind.\u00a0 If it catches up to you, it\u2019s Game Over.\u00a0 You also have to keep your guy safe from spikes, bombs, zombies, and other obstacles.\u00a0 You can tap on the screen to erase certain structures to help your man have a safe path to run.\u00a0 You can erase blocks and platforms, as well as attachments to platforms to make them fall and provide a ramp.\u00a0 Tap on bombs to make them explode and take out lots of obstacles and enemies.\u00a0 Swipe at strings on balloons to set them free, and much more.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

The puzzles are very physics-based, and that coupled with the blueprint background reminds me of a game I used to play as a kid called The Incredible Machine.\u00a0 In each stage are three stars you can collect, and sometimes they can be pretty tricky to get.\u00a0 But you\u2019ll want to nab as many stars as you can because that\u2019s how you unlock new levels.\u00a0 The only problem I had with this game is that you can\u2019t see the whole level before you start, so a bit of trial and error may be involved.\u00a0 Luckily the levels are very short, and not usually a problem if you have to start them over again.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

Another cool thing about this game is that it is free-to-play, but there are no in-game ads or purchases.\u00a0 You have an option to donate money to the game makers, but that\u2019s it.\u00a0 This is actually a pretty good game but it might be a little hard to find on the App store if you search for \u201cEraser.\u201d\u00a0 So I suggest entering the makers of the game, \u201cHiker Games\u201d as your search and you\u2019ll find it quicker.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\"ERASER_SCREEN\"<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Kid Factor:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you get hit by the red marker or other obstacles, your guy will just dissipate and that\u2019s it, so violence is very minimal.\u00a0 Reading skill is helpful for some of the instructions, but not necessary just to play.\u00a0 Younger gamers may need help with the tougher puzzles, though.\u00a0 Even though this game has no in-game ads or purchases, parental supervision is still recommended because of the donation page.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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