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If you’ve never played electric football then you’ve missed out on one of the most tense yet annoying games of all time.

Now the famous board game comes to the iPhone, in the shape of Super Shock Football. The game recreates the thrill of electric football, charging you with the task of getting a bunch of randomly-moving players to score touchdowns and field goals. Yes, it is as tiring as it sounds.

Super Shock Football is very well presented. You can choose between six different teams and play against the computer or against a buddy. The controls are fairly simple, although in truth it doesn’t feel like there’s much to control, as you can’t actually move the players yourself. Instead you have to pray they will run in the right direction and if they veer off course, try to pass to another player. There are a range of plays available in-game, where you can choose a formation to either attack or defend.

The presentation of Super Shock Football is very impressive. The graphics are fun, there’s real crowd noises, and best of all, there’s a vibration option which lets you recreate the electric feel of the game on which Super Shock Football is based.

If you’re not into American football, or you’ve never been a fan of electric football then you’ll probably tire of this game quite quickly and just get frustrated. It’s worth pointing out too that the game requires a lot of power to run, and it did crash on me a couple of times.

However, if you’re passionate about gridiron games, Super Shock Football makes for an interesting alternative to NFL 2010.

Download Super Shock Football 1.0 in Softonic

Boxing sims have a long history of being a bit disappointing. That’s why I was skeptical about testing Touch KO, especially as it’s an iPhone game.

Amazingly, Chillingo has managed to put together an iPhone boxing game that doesn’t completely suck. In fact, playing Touch KO often feels more natural than if you were playing one of the console slugfests.

The control system in Touch KO is based around finger gestures, and there is a selection of different punches at your disposal. A single tap on the screen will produce a jab; swiping horizontally will execute a hook; and moving up and down unleashes an uppercut. The side of the screen you tap determines which hand will be launched at your opponent’s ugly mug. Blocking is done by holding your finger on the screen, while you can dodge by tilting your iPhone from side-to-side. The controls are surprisingly easy to get to grips with, though there is a Training mode available if you’re struggling.

There are two different game modes in Touch KO – Quick fight or Career mode. The career mode sees you start as a rookie amateur boxer who must work his way up to the ranks of professional and take on the World. Along the way you win money, which can be used to buy new gear in order to power up your stats. Before every bout you can choose an attribute (power, stamina, agility, etc.) to focus on, and it will boost your ranking in that area. A strategic element also comes into play when choosing an opponent, as you need to pick one that you think you can beat.

Touch KO is a lot of fun to play, thanks to the range of punches and the workable control system. Boxing purists may scoff somewhat at the lack of realism in the game though. For instance, the graphics aren’t as polished as they could be, and I didn’t like the fact that fights rarely go beyond the first round. In fact, there’s quite often three or four knockdowns in the first minute of a bout, which is utterly unrealistic.

On the whole though, Touch KO proves that boxing on the iPhone can be playable – and even enjoyable!

Download Touch KO 1.1 in Softonic

If you’re looking to spruce up your N97, 5500 or 5800 phone then try the Matting Red by Blue Ray theme.

The theme transforms the Series 60 5th Edition interface into a stylish red and black affair. Matting Red applies a woven effect as a background, which adds some texture to the phone’s user environment.

Besides this background, the Matting Red theme gives you the option to apply a new series of icons to your phone. These are bold, stylish and practical without being particularly elaborate.

If you’re a fan of red then this theme is the perfect way to deck out your phone.

Download Matting Red by Blue Ray in Softonic