September 20th, 2004 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »
It’s difficult to compare “Momentum” to the cinematic landscapes and sweeping orchestral scores common in many popular video games, but that would be missing the point.
Unlike most games for cellular phones in the United States, “Momentum” lets Allen Eichler challenge up to five people from just about anywhere in the country to collect coins scattered throughout a maze.
As millions buy increasingly powerful cell phones, many companies are racing to develop video games to take advantage of the newfound portability.
The newest twist is multiplayer: You can face real people in space battles or fishing tournaments. Until recently, multiplayer on cell phones game meant at most posting high scores on a leader board.
Eichler, the creator of “Momentum,” said true multiplayer games are a challenge. More …
