Here’s my Metro News reviews for the week of Mar. 23rd
A Slip Of The Keyboard
By Terry Pratchett
Kindle/iBooks/Kobo
Four Stars
In this collection of musings, speeches, and essays, Pratchett aims his insightful and oft-quoted humour at Nuclear power stations, floppy hats, Alzheimer’s, Orangutans, computers, and others things unrelated to his much-loved DiscWorld fantasy series, making this a fine way to remember the celebrated author or perhaps even meet him for the very first time. If so, well, I’m quite jealous.
ASPCA PetPoison Check
iPhone/iPad/Android
Free
This pet poison guide will help you identify which common plants, foods, and medications are toxic to cats, dogs, birds, and horses while offering recommended action should an accident happen.
Veggie Love Cookbook
iPhone/iPad
$1.19
This Better Homes and Gardens collection goes beyond the usual vegetarian creations with 50 recipes spanning tacos, cupcakes, pizzas, and calzones. Handy extras include a shopping list and built-in timers.
Adventures of Poco Eco – Lost Sounds
iPhone/iPad
$3.49
In this electronica relaxation adventure you can navigate a beautiful dreamscape of totem animals and puzzle paths to unlock a free album for download using chill synths, sequencers, and amps.
Code Name S.T.E.A.M.
Nintendo 3DS
Rated: Teen
3 Stars
In this wacky battle between American literary characters and invading aliens, you point-and-shoot as normal, but must move everyone and take turns as if it’s a board game. The very difficult twist is that you can’t see the board itself and so must rely on memory and guesswork for tactical planning. The twelve unlockable characters, from Tom Sawyer to John Henry, are fun creations with inventive weapons that can be rewarding to co-ordinate and team-up, but for such a slow game, I wish they had a more lively story.
