Critter Crunch's graphics, animation, and sound really set the bar high.

Who needs another Bejeweled knockoff?   Not me, that’s for sure.  In fact, I passed Critter Crunch up when it first arrived in the App Store for that very reason.  So why even bother with it?  Well, as it turns out, this game offers so much more to the genre than matching similar shapes and colors.  Critter Crunch really steps it up a notch by bringing character and original (not to mention addicting) gameplay to the table.

Capybara Games is no lightweight.  A quick glance through their website reveals an impressive portfolio of mobile games.  But this is their first foray into the iPhone scene.  And with Critter Crunch tipping the scales at $7.99, it’s not an easy sell — especially with the App Store’s economy leveling out from the initial high prices.  With all the other quality games in the App Store to choose from, is Critter Crunch’s overweight price tag worth it?
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