Graphics and Sound:
The graphics are simple, and similar to what you would see on a Game Boy. The screens are colorful enough. The characters have animated expressions. There are still limitations to what can be programmed into a phone for games. It's the story that is engaging and makes you want to keep playing to see what happens in these torrid little romances that are taking place inside your phone. The sound and music are also basic and funny too.
Marketing Efforts to Women:
Both games have the romance and dating angle that is clearly marketed to women gamers. For the most part I think that they accomplished what they set out to do. They are amusing diversions for when you are in line or sitting up late waiting on those last batches of cookies in the oven.
The price for the games is $5.99 for an outright buy or a $2.99 subscription on Verizon and Amp’d. Both Heartbreakers and Love Triangle are not rated by the ESRB. Most mobile phone games do not get rated, so parents need to take an active role in game choices made by kids with phones. I give both games a 7 out of 10.
The graphics are simple, and similar to what you would see on a Game Boy. The screens are colorful enough. The characters have animated expressions. There are still limitations to what can be programmed into a phone for games. It's the story that is engaging and makes you want to keep playing to see what happens in these torrid little romances that are taking place inside your phone. The sound and music are also basic and funny too.
Marketing Efforts to Women:
Both games have the romance and dating angle that is clearly marketed to women gamers. For the most part I think that they accomplished what they set out to do. They are amusing diversions for when you are in line or sitting up late waiting on those last batches of cookies in the oven.
The price for the games is $5.99 for an outright buy or a $2.99 subscription on Verizon and Amp’d. Both Heartbreakers and Love Triangle are not rated by the ESRB. Most mobile phone games do not get rated, so parents need to take an active role in game choices made by kids with phones. I give both games a 7 out of 10.
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