One trend in smartphone gaming is to either license and mobilize classic old school games (think Pirates!, Monopoly, etc.) or to simply develop new berry-ized versions of them (Sea Battle, BBtris, etc.).
Over the weekend, a new berry-ized remake of the Dope Wars and Drug Wars games popped up in the CrackBerry App Store called Berry Wars. If you're not familiar with the premise of this type of game, you'll want to visit the Berry Wars product page or Berry Wars forum thread for full details. Developed by Epic Applications, Berry Wars is built from the ground up for the BlackBerry Storm and features solid graphics and has a ton of replay value. It's also a ton of fun if you're into these kinds of role-playing drug dealer type games.
Berry Wars sells for $2.99, but you can grab it until May 12th for $1.99 from the CrackBerry App Store (no coupon required). A free trial is available. If you give it a go, be sure to drop your thoughts in the comments!
lembowski May 11, 2009 at 10:55 am
I think I had this game on my old Texas Instriments Graphing Calculator back in High School
best cash back credit cards May 11, 2009 at 11:10 am
huhreeeeeee i liked the game..........
howied35 May 11, 2009 at 11:29 am
This game is awesome and very addicting. I downloaded it last night and planned on playing a cople rounds before bed but it ended p being about an hour and a half!!! LOL hope everyone enjoys this.
Jeesjj May 11, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Yeah, it's kind addictive
wedding favors May 12, 2009 at 2:35 am
With the comments written, I'm afraid of my kid's request for this stuff. I worry about his discipline in playing the games. Anyone who has a good idea of putting control for my kid in playing the games?
zarzamora_hermosa May 12, 2009 at 10:24 am
I'm not being cocky or anything at all, but when I was a child, my parents let me watch bloodfest movies and play violent games like GTA on my PS2. Now, I am 20, and I attend a private university where I am currently on the Dean's List. I cannot say that I think this game will ruin a child's life (I used to play Dope Wars in my middle school's computer labs when the teachers weren't around--we all did).
May 11, 2009 at 11:37 am
Please make a curve version of this!!!
nubackstop35 May 11, 2009 at 11:52 am
worth the 2 bones imo...awesome look and feel - customized for the storm. easy to navigate, quick learning curve if you are new to rpg's. great replay value! try it out!
marcovan May 11, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Sweet..i have berry buzz and this would be cool
thenextwinner May 11, 2009 at 12:29 pm
very cool app, played it for 2 hours last night instead of sleeping LOL. Now I have something to do on the subway to work! A++
disgusted May 11, 2009 at 12:55 pm
This is a horrible game. Drugs and Dope and mafia gangs should not be glorified in some hand held game. People are killed everyday as innocent victims of this immature mindset. We expect better Crackberry.
citi May 11, 2009 at 1:08 pm
I think this game is intended for people who understand entertainment is not reality, adults that know the difference between right and wrong. You may be taking this a little too serious. I respect your opinion of the game, but you have no right to judge an entire company because they promoted an app. (They also promoted the farting app lol)They are not the catholic church, they are an entertainment site. If you don't like the game, don't buy the game, but others do and will.
kinggeoff May 11, 2009 at 2:07 pm
you don't get out much do you?
this game has been around for yeeeeeeeaaaarrsss
Turrese May 11, 2009 at 1:42 pm
citi -
Very well-said. I'm with you on that. I, for one, will definitely be buying this one today! I used to play this in high school on my calculator during math class, haha. Glad to see it's been revamped!
rfdesort May 11, 2009 at 4:19 pm
haha me too on my TI-86.
crichar3 May 11, 2009 at 3:21 pm
This app looks intriguing...even more so should I be one of the lucky 100 winners!
Sosai X May 11, 2009 at 3:55 pm
I loved Dope Wars and still play it regularly, but this app allows FAR too many shakedowns from cops, the mob, etc. What used to happen maybe 3 times a game now takes place seemingly every third move! Ridiculous.
epicdraws May 11, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Thanks for your feedback that there are too many attacks. All it takes for me to change this is a single number in one file. When you buy weapons and new coats, you are less likely to run into these attacks, so the point is to force you to buy the accessories. Thanks again!
kemayou May 11, 2009 at 4:08 pm
I was was waiting for this!! it's an awesome classic game :)
cwhitney24 May 11, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Sadly this is not for my curve 8310
cobra302 May 11, 2009 at 4:47 pm
seriously.
redsoxrocker May 11, 2009 at 4:54 pm
UGH I would LOVE this on the pearl!
VICTOR0330 May 11, 2009 at 5:11 pm
I have no questioned regards with style, but very, very, very slow response at all key pads.
ktollison May 11, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Why do some people like to take something that is Open Source/Public Domain, but a few graphics in and then try to make a buck like it is his original idea?
Get it free here for most BB's
http://sourceforge.net/projects/dwblackberry/
For the Storm Free. Delta_foxtrot2 made a few tweaks. Install 2 files on the Storm and works great. i have been using this version for a while. Not as pretty (text only), but just as addictive.
http://forums.crackberry.com/f134/dope-wars-128410/
epicdraws May 11, 2009 at 10:25 pm
What I offer is an app designed ground up for the Storm. Sure, if the $1.99 is that much to you, you can play around with figuring out how to install the library and mess with it. Or you can download the trial of mine for free! If you like it, its $1.99 so support my work.
cuda010 May 13, 2009 at 12:49 am
well said. I downloaded the trial, then bought it. Best $2 i spent in a long time.
jonnytbegood May 12, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Best Calculator game for the TI-83+ and my savior through Calc in High School & College = )
jerzice May 13, 2009 at 6:26 pm
I've been a HUGE fan of Drug Wars since it came out many years ago and when I saw this I HAD to get it especially for $1.99 It runs SMOOTH as ICE, is visually pleasing and plays just like the original game and is TONS of FUN ! IMO this is one of the BEST games out for the STORM right now, so if your a fan of the original game or want to try something seriously entertaining you MUST get this App !!! Hands down my Favorite, Thanks for Berry Wars, I'm now a very happy camper !
JerZ
barbie movies May 15, 2009 at 12:29 am
no, i won't be letting my kids play THAT game.
SEO Services May 15, 2009 at 12:37 am
Dope Wars was my fav. game on my old blackberry. I lost my blackberry a few months ago. I miss playing dope wars a lot.
tonymadsen Jul 2, 2009 at 9:46 am
Make one for other BB models, not just the crappy storm!
clarkkentsm Aug 25, 2009 at 2:18 pm
i wish they had it for the bold
mleey25 Oct 31, 2009 at 3:31 am
I downloaded it last night and planned on playing a cople rounds before bed but it ended p being about an hour and a half!!! LOL hope everyone enjoys this. Must High School - Must High School - Must High School - Must High School