5th - Bird Strike

Bird Strike, I've had this game for a very long time and it is one of my favorite games on the iPhone. Its an extremely simple, yet addictive game. As a matter of fact, everyone that I introduced the game to became addicted to it too.

The point of the game is extremely simple. You are Gerald, a bird. Your mission: to fly as high as possible! This is done by grabbing rockets and other items to help propel you upwards. However, it is not as easy as it seems. There are many obstacles in the way. Balloons, buildings, clouds, airplanes and even alien ships get in the way of your need for flight. Once Gerald gets hit, he slowly starts falling, and unless you can grab a rocket quick enough, its mission failed and you must start the level all over again. Although this may sound very tedious, it is very addictive because you are always trying to beat your high score. There is also a mode called Endless flight, which basically goes on forever. The graphics of Bird Strike are also amazing. The backgrounds are very well done and are also very varied. Backgrounds can range from buildings, to the sky, and even space. Although there are other games of this genre on the iPhone, Bird Strike is definitely the best.

Bird Strike is one of the best games I have played on the iPhone. It was one of the ways my friends and I passed time in our boring calculus class last year. Constantly trying to beat each other's high score never got tiring. Whether you want to pass time by yourself on the bus, or compete with your friends to get the highest score, Bird Strike is a must buy! A definite 5/5.