LightBike
LightBike is an iOS snake game inspired by the movie Tron. It was developed by Japanese studio Pankaku and released on January 29, 2009. It was followed by LightBike 2.
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| Developer(s) | Pankaku |
| Series | LightBike Series |
| Platform(s) | iOS, Android |
| Release | January 29, 2009 |
| Genre(s) | Snake |
| Mode(s) | SinglePlayer, Local Multiplayer (Full Version), Network |
Strategic Tips
If your wanting to get a good amount of wins to surprise others, here are some tricks to do that. (This is well-executed in the original map from the original LightBike)
1. Box the enemies in a wall you guided to let them fight each other, and if your playing the sequel, you can jump in an duel the survivor.
2. Make some risks, try to pass an enemy and juke them to driving into your wall by making a hard turn.
Gameplay
Lightbike plays just like the Tron movies demonstrate it, the player is in a bike that shoots out a wall from behind, which is used to be guided in order to defeat the enemies and claim victory and earn a point. (If you set round wins to 3 or 5)
Network Mode
This mode lets you play with other people in the same app, though it is required to be in an Internet connection to do this. Since the amount to times you can use this mode is limited, buying the full version lets you play Network Mode for as long as you want.
Full Version
The full version of Lightbike unlocks full-time for Network Mode and local multiplayer.
Sequel
LightBike 2 is the second installment of its following game which provides more features to the table, like more customization, power ups, maps, a tournament, and servers made by other players as of its release until 2017, sadly.
Critical reception
LightBike
MacWorld gave LightBike a rating of 4/5 stars, writing "Pankaku has done a great job with LightBike and for £1.79 on the App Store, there's no better way to kill 10 minutes. (Note that a free lite version is available, though only with a single-player mode.) With room to grow, it'll be interesting to see what happens in the next few updates and what the company chooses to add. "[1] SlideToPlay gave the game a rating of 2 out of 4, concluding "LightBike doesn't do enough to keep you interested over the long term."[2]
LightBike 2
148Apps gave LightBike 2 3.5/5 stars, writing "While Light Bike 2 does a good job of mimicking a TRON light cycle battle, it doesn't build a strong enough game around that experience to encourage prolonged play. Network issues also plague the game."[3] KnowyourMobile wrote "After that, all we can hope is that Disney's lawyers don't come down on LightBike 2 once Tron: Legacy is ready for release on the iPhone, but if we were the developer we wouldn't be holding our breath. This game isn't likely to survive the movie marketing, so if it sounds appealing, don't dally".[4] maclife listed the game in an article entitled The 7 Best TRON Games for iOS and Mac, commenting "LightBike 2's instructions, settings, and eye candy are minimal, but what really makes the game glow is its choice of arenas. Okay, there are only two choices: one is a standard grid, but the second features multiple grids at different heights, allowing for jumps to lower platforms and desperate escapes up ramps. It's completely baffling for human and AI opponents alike, and dizzying fun for Tron fans."[5] Examiner wrote "As the game is a free app, iPhone owners should download and try the application for themselves. Some may not be bothered by the music and others may despise the controls. Nonetheless, LightBike 2 is a great free game for TRON fans".