''Feeding Time'' is an

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developed by Incubator Games and released on June 25, 2014.

Gameplay

''Feeding Time'' is a grid-based

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about feeding animals. The user taps on animal heads that will "eat" food icons that are matched to their color. Multiple combo chains can be started at once, allowing players to rapidly score points within the 90-second time limit. Players are tasked with various challenges to accomplish, which can unlock bonus mini-games and earn experience which gains access to power-ups. There are three levels in the game, including a backyard, safari and tundra.

Reception

Reviews have been generally positive.

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gave the game a score of 9/10, saying "If a complaint can be levelled at ''Feeding Time'', it’d be that unlocking new stages takes a long time, and a lot of games. There’s no free to play-style energy system to contend with, however, so you can put in plenty of games." Post Arcade wrote "Despite falling into a genre and being released on the kind of gaming platform I typically ignore, I’ve found ''Feeding Time''’s gameplay to be surprisingly compelling." ''Feeding Time'' received several award nominations for the 2014 Canadian Videogame Awards, including Best iOS Game.

References

2014 video games IOS games IOS-only games Puzzle video games Video games about dogs Video games about food and drink Video games developed in Canada {{Mobile-game-stub