Tic Tac Toe for the Palm Pre is an elegant implementation of the popular game. You can play against the computer, and the algorithm is quite intelligent (and configurable) . You can also change the speed of the game, which actually helps in making sure you aren’t hurried into a move simply because the computer can make a move lightning fast. The game comes in three themes, all of which are well done and fresh. The interface is awesome and the first thing you’ll see when you launch an app is a new game ready to go – there’s no need to hit a button or anything just to get started.
As mentioned before, the preferences pane lets you configure the AI level as well as the computer speed. In addition, you can set who gets to make the first move, toggle sound settings, and switch between who gets to play with “X” or “O.” The problem with Tic Tac Toe of course is that as a game, it is quite limited once you understand the basic idea. You can pretty much force a draw every single game, and the computer AI at level 3 certainly knows how to do the same. That can mean a string of draws unless you reduce the AI level, which can feel like cheating. However, that is not the fault of the app itself. Tic Tac Toe for the Pre is a well-designed game which can help you spend a few minutes while you’re waiting for someone or entertain kids in the back seat.
