Sometimes it's nice to just relax and play a game with a weird creature at the helm. Maybe Bubsy isn't the best example, but cats are relaxing and stress-reducing creatures by nature, so I naturally gravitate towards projects that feature felines. That's why I opted to take a chance on Star Cat Adventure [$0.99]. Well, that, and the fact that its titular character looks like a rad '90s mascot.
Star Cat takes advantage of its touch screen limitations by going all-in on its slingshot mechanic. To move the titular cat around you'll simply pull on its behind, which you can then aim and shoot like a kid's toy. The arc and power are completely up to you based on how hard you tug, and then he'll go about his way flinging across the screen. It's been done many times before, but the physics system is sound enough where you won't have many phone throwing moments of frustration because it took you in a direction you didn't want to go.
Moving from place to place, sticking to the environment as you go has a real Mario Galaxy flow to it. You'll use that stickiness to leap to miniature planets for the most part, and when the going gets tough you'll have to get used to quickly hopping to and fro. It can be a tough skill to acquire as players will need to constantly find the "tail" to get the cat to fling across the screen, but quick reflexes will make up for any sort of pixel hunting. The zoom is still a bit weird though, as it often only provides a field of view that's just out...