Xbox Live Achievements have been reserved for Xbox 360, Games for Windows Live and recently Windows Phone users. I’ve longed for a Windows Phone for the simple fact that I could get achievements while I’m away from my Xbox 360. However, I purchased an iPhone 3GS in October 2009, and I’ve had my iPhone 4S since 2011. I love my iDevices, and I’m totally invested in that ecosystem when it comes to my iPhone & my iPad (I’m still a PC user though).
Yesterday, Major Nelson tweeted that the Windows Phone game Wordament was now available on the App Store for iPhone for free. I was excited that Microsoft was releasing something on the App Store especially since it’s free, but not excited enough to go download it. Major Nelson’s next tweet stated that you could also get Achievements using Wordament on the iPhone. That’s when I HAD to download it. I must say that hearing the Achievement Unlocked sound on my iPhone is amazing. Even though the iOS version only allows for 50G while the Windows Phone version offers 200G, I’ll gladly take it (G meaning gamerscore). I also noticed that app also works on my iPad & counts toward achievement progress, but it’s a little harder to play on the larger screen.
I’m addicted to Achievements, and I try to get as many as possible on Xbox 360. I downloaded Wordament last night and I already have 45G. I just need the Achievement for completing 100 rounds. I must the say the game is addictive & fun, and the Achievements are relatively easy to get unless you’re just really bad with words & knowing how to spell them. The game is free so it’s supported by ads at the bottom, but they don’t detract from the experience at all. I’m looking forward to more games like this. I’ll even pay for Xbox Live games on iOS with Achievements provided they are quality games that are worth the money I spend.
Until next time.