In the app Stack, the user must tap the screen to place blocks on top of each other, the goal being to line them up perfectly and stack the blocks as high as possible. Photo Courtesy of Ketchapp.
By JULIE ALPAUGH – Photography Editor
Ketchapp, known for its game 2048, has released another app that has hit the top of the Apple Apps chart. Stack, released on Feb. 17 2016, has a clear objective while still providing enough challenge for the player.
The minimalist app Stack, released by Ketchapp, has made its way to the top of Apple’s free apps chart. The game, available on both the Apple App store and Google play, has a concept that is simple and easy to grasp after only playing a few times. The design is clean, and the variety of colored blocks is pleasing to the eyes. The simplicity works in the game’s favor as the player can focus on mastering the sole objective: stacking the blocks as high as possible.
To do this, the player must stack moving blocks on top of each other by tapping the screen. Though this may seem simple enough, the user will still find it easy to spend hours on the app furiously tapping on their device.
The game’s uncomplicated yet still provides enough of a challenge, as precise timing is needed when stacking the blocks. The game rewards the user by increasing the blocksize if you line up multiple blocks perfectly, which can sometimes prove itself to be more harmful than helpful.
Since the game is free, it does have pop up ads that can be irritating and cause the app to glitch. Although the game is addictive, its generic nature will make its success short lived. Regardless, for either a few hours or a mere few minutes, this straightforward game provides a go to outlet for entertainment.
