' Six Games in 6 weeks ' program seems to be on target. First, Hydro Thunder go (One of the best XBL titles on the marketplace) and now the game that needs no introduction: Doodle Jump is now available in the marketplace. Doodle Jump is one of the ' elite ' casual games gaining immense popularity in the iOS marketplace. Since the launch of original game, there have been several similar 'rip offs' but Doodle Jump has managed to make incredible sale in iOS. Can they replicate their success in Windows Phone marketplace? I'd say, yes. People need premium stuff on marketplace, they are ready to pay and for one of the best game on a mobile platform - who wouldn't?
Official application description :
Jump, jump, jump to the top, top, top with Doodle Jump, the #1 smartphone game of all time! Just when you thought it was safe to put the game down, Doodle the Doodler returns! Help him continue his springy journey upwards with a massive set of new features including monsters, platforms, power-ups, special bonuses, and four new unique themes. Leap from platform to platform, finding your way higher and higher using brilliant power-ups like springs, propeller hats, and jet packs. Avoid broken platforms, menacing black holes, and UFOs. Protect yourself against a variety of baddies using your nose balls! Doodle Jump multiplies the fun and excitement of one of the simplest and most addictive games that you will ever play. Experience for yourself the endless excitement that over 5 million happy smartphone gamers have enjoyed! BE WARNED: This game is insanely addictive.
Official application description :
Jump, jump, jump to the top, top, top with Doodle Jump, the #1 smartphone game of all time! Just when you thought it was safe to put the game down, Doodle the Doodler returns! Help him continue his springy journey upwards with a massive set of new features including monsters, platforms, power-ups, special bonuses, and four new unique themes. Leap from platform to platform, finding your way higher and higher using brilliant power-ups like springs, propeller hats, and jet packs. Avoid broken platforms, menacing black holes, and UFOs. Protect yourself against a variety of baddies using your nose balls! Doodle Jump multiplies the fun and excitement of one of the simplest and most addictive games that you will ever play. Experience for yourself the endless excitement that over 5 million happy smartphone gamers have enjoyed! BE WARNED: This game is insanely addictive.
Download Doodle Jump from the link below:
Zune download link
The application is available for $2.99. Again, a dollar or two more than expected but can the XBL tag compensate for it? Drop in your thoughts.