Paradise: The Beginning out on iTunes

Just want to call out a pretty interesting iPhone game that was just released. It's called Paradise: The Beginning (Not sure if they're intentionally poking fun at Aurora Feint or not). (Paradise: The Beginning phobos link to iTunes)

Paradise is a shooter that uses dual analog controls. The controls in this game are GOOD. The visuals match well and give good feedback on what's happening, especially since the iPhone has no tactile feedback from the touch screen. The left corner moves and the right corner shoots. Your avatar moves very fluidly. It's a joy to roam around.

The controls are very similar to SmashTV/Geometry Wars/any game that uses a left stick to move and a right stick to shoot.

Increasingly difficult waves of enemies spawn and attack, and you must evade and kill them. Power ups, shields and health spawn intermittently to keep the game interesting.

The game cost 99 cents. That's the price of a bottle of water or a hot dog. Hell, I don't even know if you can get a hot dog for 99 cents anymore. I do know that supporting developers like this only makes it more encouraging for them and others to continuing developing unique games.

Go get it. (Link again).