> Not having a real controller cripples this type of game.

I disagree, this type of game is perfect for a touch screen. All you need to do is tap anywhere you like on the screen, you get all the tactile feedback you need.

Personally I love one button games so I don't see that as a negative at all.

I also disagree. I think they designed a great game for the only kind of interface possible on a small phone, which is tapping the screen. I don't play any phone games so maybe there are others that are similar, but this one is super polished and I'm enjoying it a lot.

I disagree. For the form factor this is the perfect game. If you wanted to play a Mario game on a portable device, you can invest in a 3DS. But for mobile games, these controls are perfect and tight. I've played dozens of games on my iPhone w/ a digital joystick and I am very happy w/ their decision to go with a tap control.

And yet, watch this game generate $1B.

I assumed as when the runners in the advert jumped it made the coin nose that would be what happened in the game , jump IRL to jump in game that would have been cool

So flappy bird?

Canabalt.

http://www.canabalt.com

Canabalt was a great game but this is nothing like Canabalt.

There is quite a bit of ingenuity and thought that went into making a game with a single user interaction (tap on the screen) but with also a fair degree of sophistication and strategy/decision making.

I've only played through about 6 levels and am impressed by the game play mechanics they have introduced with a limited interaction model.

My only wish is that it were a little faster.