Kona's Crate ($2.49), by indiePub, is today's Video Game Deal of the Day at Amazon. Looks like a simple enough concept - all you have to do is deliver a wooden crate to the Chief! Without breaking it, of course, which is the hard part. The crate sits on a little jet-powered platform and you maneuver through the obstacles, all while not smashing the crate into a wall or dropping it (unless you quickly catch it again). Even if you don't get the game, go over to Amazon's website and watch the second video attached to it, Kona's Crate Video, as it's just hilarious; I want one of those iPad like tablets that he uses to play this game, as it is PC only, at least in this version (but I searched the Android App Store and found a lite -- and free -- version for my phone). I'm downloading the trial for game now, but have one concern - it says there is a "One-Time Delivery Charge" in the description, but other than the cost of buying it from Amazon, I don't see any type of pricing info (perhaps they just want you to know there is not any month fee to play it? or maybe it just refers to how the game plays on each level?). There also seems to be some discrepancy between the number of campaigns and levels, in the two sections that describe the game at Amazon.
I've played thru several levels, using the free trial (and on novice, at any rate, you can let the crate fall a long ways and bounce to the chief and still get credit) and there is no mention of a "delivery charge". The best part - laughing at how badly I am driving the little platform and still managing to deliver the crate. I still have more than 20 minutes on the trial, so will play it again a bit later today, before deciding to buy (but, decide today, as the price goes back up at Midnight in Seattle).
Game Description
- 4 Campaigns, 80 Levels
- Engaging Physics-Based Gameplay
- Beat The Best - See how you stack up on OpenFeint driven leaderboards
- Challenge your friends - post your best times to Facebook and Twitter
The task is easy: transfer a crate of unknown contents to Chief Kona before he becomes angry. Using a jet-powered platform as your vehicle, deliver the crate before it's destroyed. Much harder to control than your average box, use your stellar maneuvering skills to thrust the crate through a maze of destructive elements. Adjust the gas of the platform with a sensitive touch as this crate is much more antsy than you think. But beware, the Chief can become mighty spiteful and will withhold the contents of the crate from you if you do not complete his task in a timely manner.
Blocked, Blasted and Banned
It begins as a simple mission but progresses into a challenging assignment. Maneuvering through 85 plus levels in a variety of graphically rich locations might seem easy, but floating blocks, steam geysers and TNT will block your path. Squeeze through the chief's twisting hallways and turn sharp corners at blinding speeds using your reflexes to earn time and skill-based awards along the way without upsetting the Chief – the most destructive force of all.
- 5 campaigns featuring 85+ levels with additional campaigns, levels and other goodies coming soon
- Continues support with free content updates
- HD-Quality graphics
- Engaging physic-based gameplay
- Easy to pickup controls
- Unlockable levels and achievements
