Countdown: DownToZero app for iPhone and iPad


4.4 ( 4374 ratings )
Games Entertainment Arcade Puzzle
Developer: Hondune Games
1.99 USD
Current version: 1.4, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 10 Jul 2009
App size: 844.12 Kb

*Countdown was previously known under the title "DownToZero"

** Now updated with 3 graphical skins to choose from!

** Countdown has been featured by IGN as one of "8 Great Unsung iPhone Games"! Thank you IGN!!! Heres what they have to say:

"our puzzler of choice is the simple yet superbly implemented Countdown... Its unbelievably tense and hugely compulsive - with the games 1-minute Time Attack mode being an absolute gem. Throw in responsive touch-screen controls, 3-minute Time Attack and Endless Modes, a Global online leader board and [...] we cant recommend it highly enough."

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Countdown is a fast action puzzle game.

[3] Drag your finger to connect blocks that
subtract down to zero.
[2] Connected blocks will disappear after
2 seconds.
[1] Connect more blocks before they disappear
to create chains!

[0] Good luck!

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GAME FEATURES
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* 4 GAME MODES:
- Endless Mode
- Time Attack: 1 minute
- Time Attack: 3 minutes
- Clear the board

* GLOBAL LEADERBOARDS
- Leaderboard for each game mode.
- If you are away from an internet connection when you get a high score, the game will resend the next time you launch the game in an area with a connection.

* FULL RESUME SYSTEM
- Dont worry if you get a call, text message, or just have to exit the game in the middle of the action. The next time you start the game, your previous session is immediately restored!

* IDEAL FOR SHORT BURSTS OF PLAY
- Loads fast, menus navigate quickly.
- Time attack modes are perfect for when you just have a moment while waiting in line, etc.


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more acclaim for Countdown:
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"Countdown is a great casual game that gives your brain a much needed workout... It can get addictive."
- Musttap.com

5.5 / 6 Stars
- Appviewer.de

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Some comments from players on the toucharcade.com forums:
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"I love the retro graphics, the sounds are great, and the game play really is fantastic. Its one of those games you can just pick up and play to kill time whenever, and the re-playability is great."

"This is a casual puzzle with a really well balanced production."

"I keep returning to this game over alot of the other stuff Ive bought recently. Its fantastic and Im going to recommend it to whoever I can"

"Really like this puzzler and it will stay on my iDevice for some time. Highly recommended."

"Countdown combines elements of Drop7, Numba and Big Top 10, but what it adds is a bucketload of timing, strategy, pacing, and competition... I recommend it not only to fans of the aforementioned titles, but to anyone that likes puzzle games that challenge your mind and your dexterity."