Slingshot Cowboy vs NetHack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Slingshot Cowboy
Launch stones with a laser-equipped slingshot to tip cows and cause mischief. Compete on global leaderboards and enjoy challenging levels with increasing difficulty. Features impressive graphics and sound, with tilt controls for trajectory adjustments.
- Laser-equipped slingshot
- Accelerometer-based aiming
- 6 levels with increasing difficulty
- 3 different game modes
- Power-up gophers
- Bonus stampede rounds
- Global scoreboard
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Ever wanted to tip a cow? Well, this is yer lucky day, partner. With our laser-equipped magic slingshot you can tip all them mad cows as they amble across your screen. Find out just how much mischief you can cause with a slingshot - if you're good that is. But be sure to watch out for stampeding bulls - miss just one and you're history! "I'm having a ton of fun in the timed race mode", GamersInfo "You'll love the visual effects", iPhone-App-Reviews "If you are looking for a game that will bring a good challenge, check out Slingshot Cowboy", CasualGamerChick Slingshot Cowboy offers: - Disney-quality graphics and soundtrack - Accelerometer based aiming - 6 levels with increasing difficulty - 3 different game modes - Power up-carrying Gophers - Bonus Stampede rounds - Laser aiming assistance Controls: Use your finger to pull back on the rubber band and launch stones. The farther back you pull, the farther your stone will fly! Tip: Tilt the iPhone like it is your slingshot handle to change the trajectory and make targets in the back of the field easier to hit! Far away targets are worth the most points. ---------------------------------------- Happy cow-tipping!
NetHack
Embark on a legendary dungeon-crawling adventure with this classic roguelike game. Explore vast levels, battle monsters, and uncover hidden secrets. Enjoy a faithful port with modern touch controls and graphical options.
- ASCII or graphics mode
- Touch-based movement and commands
- Gesture-based command system
- Pinch-to-zoom graphics
- Faithful NetHack experience
- Multiple tile sets
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One of the deepest, richest gameplay found in any game on any platform, NetHack is a cult classic since its release in 1987, and has since spawned many descendants (including Diablo). gandreas software now presents this classic for the iPhone/iPod Touch: - Playable in either "ASCII" mode, or graphics mode (just rotate the device to switch) - Obscure keyboard commands replaced with a simple taps for movement, or a handy command picker. - Commands can also be activated by a unique gesture based command - want to search for a secret door? Swipe across the top of the play area (all the gestures are shown on the command picker for easy reference) - Graphics can be zoomed in/out via pinch - Completely faithful NetHack experience (all the levels, monsters, potions, scrolls, etc...) - iPhone UI - standard scrolling lists, pickers, etc... - Multiple tiles sets, from the classic to the sublime - Never see a keyboard unless you are doing something like typing in a name! Can you retrieve the Amulet of Yendor and return to the surface?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Slingshot Cowboy at 5.0 against NetHack's 2.8. Slingshot Cowboy also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 25%). NetHack's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Slingshot Cowboy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NetHack asks for nothing beyond the download.
Slingshot Cowboy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetHack has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Slingshot Cowboy's written reviews are positive against 25% of NetHack's.
| Parameter | Slingshot Cowboy | NetHack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 2.8 (1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.3% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 2.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 157 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | AppTurn, Inc. | gandreas software |
Customer experience
Slingshot Cowboy
NetHack
User reviews
Slingshot Cowboy
From 1 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🤣 Entertaining cow graphics and reactions
- 🕹️ Simple but challenging gameplay
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
- 🕰️ Laggy controls and slow response
- 💰 Aggressive in-app purchase prompts
NetHack
From 1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great port of classic game
- 👍 Innovative gesture controls
- 💡 Multiple graphical tilesets
- 🚀 Responsive touch controls
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Unreliable save function
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 👎 Steep learning curve
Bugs and requests
Slingshot Cowboy
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashes on launch
- Slingshot controls are inconsistent
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and challenges
- Ability to save progress
- Improved graphics and animations
NetHack
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes on call/exit
- Unable to recover from crashes
- Freezes on character creation
- Compatibility problems with iPhone 6 and iOS 8+
Requested features
4 requests- Update to support latest iOS versions
- Add option to edit configuration files
- Implement multiple character support
- Improve stability and save functionality
In-app purchases
Slingshot Cowboy
- Slingshot Cowboy Plus Features$0.99
NetHack
No in-app purchases
Questions
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