Remember Tron for Atari?
If that comment just gave you flashbacks of an old dude yelling at you to get off his lawn, then you’re likely too young to remember.
But if you do remember, my how times have changed from those old blocky days, eh? Granted “Tron Legacy: The Complete Story” app for the iPad isn’t a game but a digital book. But I’m severely jetlagged and can’t think of any better segways so you’re stuck with that analogy, buster.
A retelling of the “Tron: Legacy” movie in storybook form, this app trumps all other previous Disney storybook apps in sheer size. You’re basically looking at 150 illustrated pages for the main story -- practically a novel for little ones. Maybe that’s why it’s for ages 9 and up. You also get a slideshow of more than 30 stills from the actual movie, which can also be accessed via interactive icons in some of the storybook pages.
A pretty neat feature is the “Episode 1” motion comic that’s included, which features animated comic panels. If your wallet just shrieked and jumped out of your pockets from the thought of paying for extra episodes, the remaining five will be available by winter this year for free.
It would be nice if mini-games were also included. The app is also a bit pricey. But with its sheer breadth of content, the Tron Legacy digital storybook is worth a read. Now, seriously, get off my lawn.
Cost: $8.99, $3.99 for limited time
*This review originally appeared in the Reno Gazette-Journal Sunday Tech Page
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