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Game Review: AlphaJax (Great multiplayer game!)

February 1, 2011 | By andrewbares

AlphaJax is a fantastic example of how push notifications, live tiles, and online multiplayer can work together in perfection on Windows Phone 7.

Overall Score: 5/5AlphaJax

This game is a revolution in Windows Phone 7 software development, and a joy to play! The gameplay, presentation, and lasting value is amazing.

Gameplay: 4/5

AlphaJax is essentially scrabble, and you play against other Windows Phone 7 owners online. You can start a random game which will pair you with someone else, or you can find out your friend’s username and start a match against him/her. This can sort of be an issue since you may not know many people with a Windows Phone (add me “andrewbares”), and the people you randomly play against sometimes aren’t interested in playing you. Including a ranking system that pairs you with people at your skill level would be fantastic, but right now the Random selection pairs you with anyone at all. However, when it is your turn in a game, you will instantly (and yes, we tested it, it is seriously instant) get a push notification telling you it is your turn. You can also have a live tile that shows it is your turn. It is simply a fabulous implementation of online turn-by-turn based gaming on your phone! And the game itself is lots of fun, with perfect controls and great words to create.

Presentation: 5/5

The game looks classy, feels smooth, and has nice sound effects. Combine that with the fluid toast notification system that keeps you immersed in the game, and it feels like a first class experience!

Lasting Value: 5/5

Once you get some games going with a few friends or a few random people online, AlphaJax will last you weeks and weeks, since the matches themselves usually span across a few days. You can respond to your opponent’s moves at your own leisurely pace, or rush through some games in real time while talking to your friend over the phone! It can last forever while remaining fun!


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Title: AlphaJax
Price: $2.99
Publisher: Kanda Holdings Ltd

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About Andrew Bares

As an avid gamer, I see the Windows Phone as a solid platform for mobile gaming. I will review almost every WP7 game and give you an idea if it is worth your money or not! In addition to gaming, I have been using Windows Mobile since 2005, and understand just about everything there is to know about the Windows Phone platform. Xbox Gamertag: DirtSurfer07 (add me!)

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  • http://twitter.com/counterblow @counterblow

    this is the pinnacle of casual games for Windows Phone.

  • WP7Fan

    What I would really love is more information about what the trial offers (for every review, actually).

    Could you tell about the limitations or availability of that?

    • andrewbares

      Maybe if the trial is something like a free ad-supported version, then I could mention it, otherwise the trial versions are very trivial.

  • Ryan

    Seems nice. I was hoping Words With Friends would find its way to WP7

    • kevin

      Yeah this looks good, but none of my friends have wp7! They all play WWF on the iPhone.

      I'll still check this out though. Props to the developer for being active in the comments.

  • Ryan

    Also, for the Trial Version, the first 3 games are free.

  • http://www.alphajax.com Keith Patton

    Hi, Keith from Alphajax here. The current version has a 3 game trial limit, however the next version (currently in testing with Microsoft) brings an unlimited ad supported trial.

    We also have comprehensive leaderboards and stats.
    http://alphajax.zendesk.com/entries/414353-alphaj…

    In the next version after that v1.5 (due out within a week of 1.4) we will have support for pass and play (play with a friend or yourself) http://www.screencast.com/users/kpatton/folders/J…

    • baza

      Hi, very nice game. Could you please include support to see phone battery level and network signal? The multiplayer is great only when you have good signal strength but I can't check it while in game.

  • http://twitter.com/CZGames @CZGames

    Hi, Marc from Cheese Zombie Games. If you like Alpha Jax give "Table Tiles" a go, its FREE. Not only is it free, its the only scrabble game you can play vs. the phone or vs. locally without the need for the Interwebs. So, give it a shot as it was just published to the marketplace yesterday, more news/updates coming soon!

  • cheater

    Spell it is way better than alphajax and it's FREE and plays online.

  • http://www.alphajax.com Keith Patton

    Hey everyone, AlphaJax v1.4 is now available in the marketplace. It's FREE with an unlimited ad supported trial mode so you don't have to pay if you don't want. For the premium ad free experience simply hit the Buy Now button in app. Enjoy!

  • http://twitter.com/Vky_Android Vky

    Love this game along with popular lushington Springs, box Rush, and many more.

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