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Featured App
Expense IQ - Expense Manager
This week's roundup is brought to you by Expense IQ - Expense Manager from Handy Apps. This amazingly complete expense tracking system has a solid and colorful UI, and just about every possible checkbook, alert, and tracking feature you could want. Everything you input can be saved and exported for personal backup and expense reports, and all your data is synced via Dropbox, making Expense IQ a snap to use across multiple phones or tablets. Bill alerts, a PIN lock, and even a homescreen widget are all included in this app's bag of additional goodies. The basic version is free, but to get access to advanced functions you'll need to pay for the full $9.95 version via in-app purchase.
Expense IQ is the long awaited successor to EasyMoney - the number one money manager app that combines an expense manager, a bill reminder, a checkbook register and a budget planner. Expense IQ – Expense Manager provides a rich, detailed window into your personal finances and daily money management needs. Track and manage daily expenses quickly & easily. Business expenses, personal expenses, travel expenses etc can all be managed rapidly using Expense IQ’s simple and intuitive user interface. Interactive reports & graphs let you analyze income, expenses, cash flow and balance over various date ranges and accounts.
Games
Attack the Light
Android Police coverage: Cartoon Network's 'Steven Universe: Attack The Light' Is A Turn-Based RPG Ready To Take Fans Of The Show On An IAP-Free Adventure
Cartoon Network tends to make surprisingly good games out of its properties, but this one based on Steven Universe might be the best yet. It's a conventional turn-based RPG, like a simpler version of an old Final Fantasy or Paper Mario title, which follows along with the kooky sci-fi story of the show. Fans of the show will appreciate the attention to detail, but even those without the story context might enjoy the role-playing combat. Three bucks with no in-app purchases.
Team up as Garnet, Pearl, Amethyst, and Steven to stop a powerful Gem weapon in Attack the Light. Fire off Garnet’s Rocket Gauntlets, summon Holo-Pearl, and put the hurt on your enemies with Purple Puma. All four Gems have unique attacks and upgrades. Explore caves, fight bad guys, collect super secret treasure, and level up. Load up Steven’s backpack with all kinds of magical items to help you on your quest.
Space Marshals
Android Police coverage: Android Encounters Space Marshals, Exchanges Fire In Pixelbite's Twin-Stick Tactical Shooter
Sci-fi and westerns are the peanut butter and chocolate of action genres. This game mixes them both and throws in top-down, twin-stick shooting and stealth elements for the fun of it. The story and graphics in Space Marshals are interesting in a cartoony sort of way. Specific enemies are weak to specific weapons, so selecting your loadout will be crucial to beating each stage. The game is $5 with no in-app purchases.
Space Marshals is a Sci-fi Wild West adventure taking place in outer space. This tactical top-down shooter puts you in the shoes of specialist Burton in his hunt for dangerous fugitives after a disastrous prison break. Use the environment to your advantage. Avoid attacks by taking cover. Flank enemies for extra efficiency, but avoid getting flanked yourself. Use the tools of the trade to gain an edge - frag grenades, flash bangs, distractions, personal shields, proximity mines and more.
Playworld Superheroes
Android Police coverage: Playworld Superheroes Turns Your Pretend Cardboard Helmet Into A Full-Blown Superhero Costume, Complete With Powers, For $3.99
Playworld Superheroes takes an interesting approach to kids games. It starts you off with making a "real" costume out of cardboard and glue, after which your imagination takes over and you enter a glitzy action game. Despite its impressive visuals and effects, the game has no realistic violence and - even better - no in-app purchases for kids to buy over and over.
Made for kids aged 4 to 11. Unleash the power within with Playworld Superheroes, a game that challenges every player to create and then become their own superhero. Enter a land in which craft and imagination unlock a new world of possibilities as you progress through a series of fun-filled, action-packed levels. Super-powered playtime begins in the treehouse, a crafting hub in which players let their creativity run wild.
Adventures of Poco Eco
Android Police coverage: The Adventures Of Poco Eco Comes To Android For $1.98, Full-Length Album Included
Adventures of Poco Eco is a basic 3D platform game, although thanks to the chilled-out atmosphere, it's much more about exploration and puzzle solving than running or jumping. The $2 game includes a free copy of the licensed music album, and the unique visuals should keep things interesting through the relatively short play time.
Discover a new world where there’s a lot to see and even more to hear. Help Poco Eco, the curious explorer complete his mission. Your goal is to help Poco and his tribe find their Sounds that they’ve lost by solving the mini puzzles and completing all twelve 3D animated levels. By downloading the game you also get free access to Iamyank’s new LP.
DUAL!
Android Police coverage: DUAL! Embraces Local Multiplayer For An Interesting Take On Shoot-Em-Ups
DUAL (get it?) is an interesting cross-device implementation of classic space shooters. Two opponents with two different Android devices (phones or tablets) control their ship on their screen, while the opponent controls the opposite ship. The field of play extends across both, so you need to be within arm's length for the full experience. A co-op mode where both players shoot invading aliens is unlocked for $2.
DUAL is a local multiplayer game where two players use their mobile devices to shoot bullets from one screen to the other. It's easy to pick up and play in both competitive and cooperative modes: DUEL and DEFEND.
- Battle locally over WiFI.
- DUEL - Tilt your phone, dodge bullets, charge, and shoot your friends in this classic duel standoff.
- DEFEND - Work together to defend the middle from an onslaught of attackers.
- Collectable color sets unique to your device; unlock them all by playing against different people.
- Stats, achievements, and leaderboards.
Postal
Android Police coverage: [Update: Amazon Too] Google Refuses To Allow Postal Game In The Play Store For 'Gratuitous Violence' - Apparently They Forgot About GTA, The Walking Dead, And Others
Postal is a top-down isometric shooter that was originally released for the PC way back in 1997. The game itself isn't much - it's best known for the insane (for the time) gore and violence in the urban stages, and the resulting controversy surrounding the original release. There's a bit of controversy now too: Google and Amazon both rejected the updated Android version of Postal. Amazon eventually relented and you can buy Postal on the Appstore for $2. Google is still holding out.
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Take control of The Postal Dude in his infamous first outing as he battles to survive in a world gone mad! POSTAL is a classic isometric shooter filled to the brim with fast-paced explosive action. Crazed gunmen out for your blood await you around every corner, and your only choice is to get them before they get you. Fight back with a destructive arsenal as make your way through a violence-stricken town.
FATAL FURY SPECIAL
Android Police coverage: SNK Playmore Hits Android With A Fatal Fury Special, Walks Away With $3.99
SNK is back with yet another classic 2D fighter. This one is a re-release of the well-known Fatal Fury franchise, featuring 16 sprite-based fighters, multiple on-screen button layouts, and local multiplayer via Bluetooth. The original game was released way back in 1993, but anyone looking for a good old-school fight should be pleased with both the game and its reasonable $3.99 price.
Arcade legendary hit "FATAL FURY SPECIAL" returns now on smartphones. One of the most highly praised “FATAL FURY” titles. ”FATAL FURY SPECIAL” was a worldwide hit in the arcades and a blast in the fighting game genre at its release thanks to the high quality of its game mechanics and its 16 charismatic fighters. ”FATAL FURY SPECIAL” is more than an update to “FATAL FURY 2” with its overall revised game balance and its brand new combo system. Moreover, characters can activate their Desperation Move to change the outcome of the battle.
Tomb Raider I
Android Police coverage: [Not April Fools] Square Enix Releases The Original Tomb Raider On Android For Just $0.99
Remember the original Tomb Raider game? According to our website demographics, probably not... but I suppose that's all the more reason to check it out now that Square Enix has made a mobile version. This is the original 3D action-platformer, complete with Indiana Jones-inspired story, some very video-gamey sci-fi elements, and one unbelievably-endowed protagonist. The graphics will look good on your high-res screen, but remember that the textures and polygon models are two decades old.
We’re going back to where it all began for one of the most famous video games of all time. That’s right, Tomb Raider I is now available for your Android device in all its ORIGINAL glory. We've not messed about with it, so it’s the full, unedited, unadulterated experience from the classic release at a super-low price. How better to find out if you've still got what it takes to beat a legendary game than by taking on the lost city of Atlantis and the pyramids of Egypt? It’s probably not for the faint of heart.
DuckTales: Remastered
Android Police coverage: Disney Releases Nostalgic Game DuckTales: Remastered With A Price Tag Scrooge Wouldn't Like
The official Duck Tales platformer from the Nintendo Entertainment System days is considered a minor classic, and Disney has been shopping around a remastered version on PCs and consoles for a while now. Whether the original was really as good as it's quacked up to be (I'm sorry, I couldn't resist) is up for debate, but Disney seems to think the upgraded version is worth ten bucks. At least that comes without any in-app purchases.
One of the most cherished 8-bit titles of all time returns with the mobile release of DuckTales: Remastered. Join Scrooge McDuck in an epic adventure across the world to discover the five Legendary Treasures. Embark on a journey to the Himalayas, Amazon, Transylvania, African mines, and Moon using Scrooge's secret map. But watch out for the evil sorceress Magica De Spell and notorious Beagle Boys – they're on a quest to steal Scrooge's fortune and will stop at nothing. He may have to risk it all to save his nephews, Huey, Dewey and Louie, but not without epic boss fights along the way.
Corridor Z
Android Police coverage: Corridor Z Brings A Somewhat Fresh Look To The Endless Runner Genre...Also There Are Zombies
Corridor Z is attempting to turn the endless runner genre around. I mean that literally: the protagonists run towards the camera instead of away from it. Aside from an interesting perspective and some impressive 3D graphics, Corridor Z doesn't offer many new ideas.. and thanks to the zombies, it has plenty of old ones. Even the three character choices are rote zombie fodder - why couldn't they be running from ghosts or something?
An ordinary high school in an ordinary small town faces a zombie outbreak. Authorities have failed. Three people, who survived the carnage, remain locked in. You are the only one who can help them.
- Get thrilled with the unique and intense gameplay
- Help the pom-pom girl, the jock and the jarhead to survive
- Enjoy the cutting-edge detailed graphics
- Discover the infection's mystery with the voice-overed story
- Stock the awesome upgradeable arsenal: pistols, SMGs, shotguns and more
- Immerse yourself in multiple objectives designed for each of the characters
- ...and shoot down tons of running horror.
Sky Punks
Android Police coverage: Rovio Stars Publishes Runner-Racer Sky Punks, A Mix Of Cutesy Hoverboards And In-App Purchases
Wondering what Rovio has been doing since the world lost its enthusiasm for Angry Birds? Apparently they're trying to become a publisher. The latest game is a sort of mix between an endless runner and a lane-based racer. Sky Punks has some legitimately charming level and character design, and there's an interesting mix of stage types. Unfortunately the limited scope and predictable IAP shenanigans (upgrades, dual currencies, AND a power system) put a damper on the fun.
The creators of Angry Birds present Sky Punks. Assemble a daring team of Punks as you race your Glidewing across the treacherous landscape of Neo Terra. Harness the power of magic Crystals to defeat rival Glidewing riders and fly even faster. Sky Punks is an unlimited adventure starring a motley cast of characters. Reveal their stories as you collect them all. Use the coins and Crystals you find to unlock new Glidewings and abilities as you explore the exotic world of Neo Terra.
Football Manager Classic 2015
Android Police coverage: Football Manager Classic 2015 Treats High-End Android Tablets To A 3D Version Of The Coaching Simulator
Most football (soccer) manager games on mobile don't actually let you see much of the game that you're managing. The latest version of this franchise includes actual 3D games... but you still can't play them, because your coach character is running around and screaming on the sidelines. It's also one of the most expensive games on the Play Store: twenty bucks plus in-app purchases.
Requires internet connection to install. Have you ever watched your favourite football team struggle through a game and thought to yourself ‘they’d be much better if I were calling the shots’? Well, now you can prove that’s true by taking the managerial reins in Football Manager Classic 2015. Created by Sports Interactive – the studio behind the world-famous Football Manager series –Football Manager Classic 2015 lets you take control of any real-world club (from a selection of 117 leagues from 51 nations across the globe) and guide them to glory on your tablet.
Crowntakers
My word, but it's nice to see a game that uses classic mechanics without resorting to "retro" graphics. Crowntakers is a 2D tactical RPG that combines strategic battles with procedurally-generated environments and enemies. A variety of unit classes and equipment keeps things moving along, and the art is appealingly cartoonish. Though the environment is randomized, the overall story reaches a conclusion - unlike most roguelikes, Crowntakers can be definitively won.
Dark times are imminent: the king’s abduction throws a once peaceful land into turmoil. Being the chosen one elected by the king himself through one of your dreams, you embark on an adventurous journey to free him from the hands of the evil duke and go down in history as the kingdom’s greatest hero. But time is of the essence…
Tetrobot and Co.
Tetrobot is a mixture of sliding block puzzles and platforming elements with a unique aesthetic. Most of the mobile-friendly stages are solved with only a few movements or adjustments, but as new environments and tools are added, things get increasingly complex. The 2D graphics and simple story are appealing - you're a tiny robot inside a giant robot trying to fix it - and puzzle fans should find plenty to enjoy across more than 50 levels.
Tetrobot and Co. is a pure puzzle game, created by a team of puzzle lovers for players looking to give their mind a workout. Guide the microscopic Psychobot inside Tetrobot’s gears and circuits: by absorbing blocks of matter and throwing them around, you can fix everything. Due to its accessible nature Tetrobot and Co. is a game for all to play. But you'll need to keep your mind sharp if you want to complete its most advanced puzzles.
Tiltagon
Tiltagon is a minimalistic marble game in the vein of Super Monkey Ball (without the monkeys). It's also a member of the masochistic school of mobile games - fans of titles like Super Hexagon should get a kick out of it. Tilt your phone to move the ball around the polygonal stages, and try not to die... and die... and die. A single $2 in-app purchase removes advertising.
Tilt.Fall.Repeat. Tiltagon is a hard arcade game where you tilt and fall. Many times. Sometimes you also explode.
• Tilt your phone or tablet to stay alive
• 2 difficulty modes
• Play in both portrait and landscape modes
• Awesome minimalistic art style
• Energetic soundtrack from top Finnish EDM artists
• Leaderboards and achievements
Electro Rush
Electro Rush is a 3D re-imagining of Pong. What that means is that both your "paddle" and your opponent's moves along the X and Y axes while the ball moves in all three dimensions - think of it as table tennis in zero gravity. Upgrades and special effects can be applied to your paddle as well. It's a bit of a bummer that there's no multiplayer option, but for a free game with no in-app purchases, it doesn't do to be choosy.
The world's simplest game, now in 3D. Upgrade your paddle and turn the ball into a deadly weapon. Destroy your opponent before you are destroyed yourself. Defeat the terrible ultra-boss Arclord. Good luck.
World Wars
Want some Risk-style turn-based strategy in the visual style of Advance Wars? Then World Wars is happy to oblige. This is actually a mobile version of an online Flash game. Select your troops, select a territory to advance into, and a dice mechanic will determine defense and attack. You'll have to carefully select territories to invade - it's easy enough to expand in a single turn, but you'll quickly be overwhelmed if you spread your forces too thin. World Wars is free with no in-app purchases.
Ever dreamed of conquering the world? Our FREE Turn-based strategy game World Wars will turn you into a hardened military genius and a conquering hero, and you’ll have fun along the way. March your infantry and send your tanks against formidable, battle-trained AI generals. The maps and deployments are randomly generated, so you’re guaranteed a unique experience every game. Enlist today. World Wars wants YOU.
Dragon Hills
What happens when a kidnapped princess gets disillusioned by her knight in shining armor? She hops on a dragon and decides to go rampaging through the countryside, of course. Dragon Hills is a pretty basic one-touch game with a cute premise: destroy as much of the side-scrolling environment as you can to strike a blow for women's empowerment. There are some hefty in-app purchases for currency and upgrades, but one $1.61 payment will banish advertising from this kingdom.
Are all Princesses really waiting for Princes to come and save them? Not this time. Take control of a very dangerous Dragon in this action-packed adventure and help the furious princess on her revenge mission. Slide down the hills jumping into and out of the ground, crashing and destroying everything on your way. Chase down the knights, conquer new castles and discover new lands.
Random Heroes 3
Noodlecake is back for one more go-round on the Random Heroes shooter-platformer carrousel. This one doesn't seem to have any particularly notable improvements over previous iterations: though it has more goofy characters, it also has slightly fewer levels. The combination of a paid game (albeit at a relatively low price of $1) and steep in-app purchases also remains intact.
Alien scum are invading earth one last time. A group of unlikely heroes are set out to save the world once and for all. From the creators of League of Evil and Devious Dungeon comes Ravenous Games' newest title: Random Heroes 3.
- Refined gameplay
- Over 25 weapons and 25 characters
- Collectable stars and crystal skulls
- Large maps with hidden areas
- Play Games Achievements
Driver Speedboat Paradise
Layer a Fast & Furious undercover cop story onto a free-to-play version of Hydro Thunder, and you get Driver Speedboat Paradise. Ubisoft's latest freemium opus ostensibly takes place within the Driver console franchise, but it's a boat racer, pure and simple. The game has become a hit on iOS despite the usual $100 IAP (currency and energy) and some seriously sexist undertones. Though the settings menu includes a controller layout, none of the HID controllers I tried were detected.
Embody a young, reckless driver trying to make it big in the ruthless world of speedboat racing. Race around exotic locations, feel the high-speed racing thrill and become the best pilot on the waves. Impose your style. Customize and upgrade your boat to be the hottest driver on land. Beware though, your quest for fame and fortune might take an unexpected turn: meet the legendary cop John Tanner and help him bring down the speedboat mafia.
VGBAnext - GBA/GBC/GB Emulator
This isn't a game, it's an emulator - or rather a series of emulators. It should work for the original Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance. The core files include everything except the games, which you'll have to (ahem) obtain yourself. In addition to a wide array of options, VGBANext includes compatibility with most major external gamepads and Google TV.
VGBAnext replaces VGBA app removed by Google. It emulates GBA, GBC, and GB handheld gaming consoles and their addons, such as tilt sensors, vibration packs, printers, and cheating devices. VGBAnext is specifically opimized for Android devices and comes with cheats for dozens of popular games. It lets you save game progress at any moment, or even rewind gameplay back in time. You can exchange saved game states with other users, or play together by using the network play.
Cava Racing
Cava Racing is a simple top-down driving game with a unique aesthetic. There isn't much to the gameplay, just steer and brake, but the locked perspective and simple 3D graphics makes for a zoned-out experience. Precision racing is needed to get to the upper levels. The game is free with no in-app purchases at the moment.
Skillful slides, tactical boosts, twisted teleports and lots of fun. Chase the best lap times with your spaceship on unique tracks. Learn curves and driving lines to raise your rank. Did you always want to pilot a fast space ship? Even if you didn't, now is the time to put on your space helmet and let the games begin. Join the people who already enjoy Cava Racing and fly to become the best among your friends.
Circuit Jam
Circuit Jam is a puzzle game based on real electrical engineering. It's sort of like the old circuit puzzles from Gizmos & Gadgets, but played straight. You'll have to use real electronic components and tools to get through more than 100 puzzles structured with learning in mind, or just build your own in the free roam sandbox mode.
An amazing new app from creators of EveryCircuit. Meet Circuit Jam. This puzzle game makes electronic circuits remarkably approachable. It has over 100 puzzles that gradually introduce circuits basics without getting deep into formulas and equations. While having fun, you will effortlessly learn about voltage, current, and resistance.
- Over 100 challenging puzzle levels
- Sandbox mode to check your homework
- Equivalent resistance of any circuit
- Animated voltages and currents
Marvel Mighty Heroes
Marvel Mighty Heroes stars tiny, super-deformed versions of some iconic comic book heroes (and lately, action movie stars) in a top-down beat-em-up with RPG elements. The most interesting parts of the game are probably the online co-op mode and the wide array of heroes (no Sony or Fox to get in the way of Marvel's universe). A buggy start and the usual $100 in-app purchases from publisher DeNA have dragged scores down on Google Play.
Greetings, True Believer. It’s time to suit up. The Universe is under siege by the forces of evil and it’s up to you to assemble a team of your favorite Marvel heroes or villains and defend the world from complete destruction. No true hero can ever do it alone, so you’ll be smashing and blasting through danger with up to 3 other heroes from around the world, in REAL-TIME 4-PLAYER CO-OP action.
Spirit Lords
Hey look, another Diablo-style top-down action RPG. This one features 4-way online multiplayer, an impressive collection of classes to level up, and some surprisingly intuitive mobile design. There's a basic story behind all of it in a very World of Warcraft sort of way, but naturally the game is also stuffed full of in-app purchases.
Uncover the secrets of a long forgotten past and become the next Spirit Lord in the most immersive action RPG to hit mobile devices. A thousand years ago a war bridged the Spirit Realm and the physical world, destroying a vast empire. All that remains is one last human city, desperately attempting to rebuild from the ruins. However, the war may not truly be over...
Habbo
What? Habbo Hotel is still around? Apparently so. This Finnish online game is sort of a low-fi version of Second Life, and it's been active for 15 years. The actual game isn't all that engaging - aside from a few mini-games, it's more of an extended chatroom than an online RPG. Still, the game claims hundreds of millions of players, so surely a few of them would appreciate logging in on Android.
Habbo for Android. Express yourself in Habbo, build rooms and make friends in a popular role play virtual world. Explore Habbo and create awesome rooms in a vibrant retro-pixel-art style virtual world. Take the community wherever you go and role play in daily activities and competitions. Habbo is completely free to play. Includes optional in-app purchases.
NAMCO ARCADE
Want a bunch of retro Namco games all in one place? Then this is it. Want a bunch of retro Namco games at a decent price? Then keep looking. While this official collection includes no less than ten games with varying claims to their classic status, all of them require an in-app purchase - you only get one "free" play a day. So this collection is really about $12, plus extra IAP for cheats... none of which will unlock a vertical mode for vertical arcade games. It's a cheap and dirty cash-in.
Those gems of gaming that were so much fun back in the day are back, and are now available in the App Store. Namco's arcade games, which turned the arcades of the eighties into centers of fun and thrills, have been completely restored for you to enjoy on the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. Whether you're an old school pro or a beginner, be sure to take this opportunity to play these classic titles, packed with a unique charm that seems both nostalgic and new at the same time.
TAP SPORTS BASEBALL 2015
Here's another mobile baseball game from Glu, strategically released at the beginning of the season. Like most of the IAP sports games in the same genre, you start with a limited roster of licensed players and build up your dugout by buying better players with cash. So... just like real baseball? But real baseball lets you play against people (not leaderboards) and expects you to pay for hotdogs and beer, not fake money.
Choose your major league players, set your pro lineup and challenge your friends in Tap Sports Baseball 2015. Step up to the plate for a complete pro baseball experience featuring simple controls, amazing graphics, and real stats. Choose from your real-life favorite major league players, sign them to your pro team and climb the standings. Tap to swing and watch home runs fly out of the park. Avoid bad pitches, perfect your timing to make contact and run the bases. Simple controls and short gameplay sessions let you play anywhere, anytime.
Miner Z
Zombies are here, so you have to dig to escape them. Why dig? Shut up, they're zombies, that's why. This is a sort of endless digger - the only real objective is to get as low as possible without being eaten. Unfortunately the game has three strikes against it: unnecessary 8-bit graphics, currency-based in-app purchases, and zombies.
It's the Zombie apocalypse and you are one of the last survivors. You have one option, dig or die.
- Simple two tap controls
- Fast paced, endless game play
- Play as many different characters
- Earn awesome Boosts
- Unlock five challenging achievements
- Retro pixel graphics
- Google Play Leaderboards to compete with your friends
Tunnel through the perilous mine as you try to escape the Zombie hoard. MinerZ. How deep can you dig?!
Charlie & Lola: My Little Town
This game is based on the Charlie & Lola series of children's books and TV shows from the UK. The app itself is basically a series of minigames aimed at preschoolers, but it looks like there are a wide variety of them. Best of all - and something we always look for in games that are clearly intended for kids - it's a straight $4 purchase with no ads or in-app purchases.
The extremely special and completely official BBC Charlie and Lola App. Safe, trusted, ad-free fun for your pre-school little ones. My Little Town consists of six creative activities focusing on free-form and creative gameplay to help encourage learning through imagination.
• Immerse yourself in the world of Charlie and Lola across 6 interactive games
• Develop creative skills through free-form and imaginative game-play style
• Collect special rewards as you play to build your very own Charlie and Lola Town
• Gated grown-ups’ area including a Help section ensures a child-friendly game experience
My Friend Scooby-Doo!
Did you ever want a Tamagotchi that starred a giant, talking, possibly stoned Great Dane? Then My Friend Scooby Doo is for you (or more probably your kids). Four stories play out over a series of interactive screens with basic puzzles and touch-based interaction. It's nothing that will entertain adults, but kids should have fun, especially with no sign of the awful live-action movies to be found. The game is $3 with no in-app purchases.
It's your new best friend, Scooby-Doo. Everyone's favorite scaredy-cat dog detective now lives on your phone or tablet. Scooby-Doo is ready to play with you, but he needs your help solving mysteries and catching villains. With Scooby on the case, you never know what crazy hijinks he'll get into. Pet him, play games with him, and help him solve mysteries. Just make sure to feed him lots of Scooby Snacks.
Club Penguin Sled Racer
It looks like one Club Penguin title wasn't enough for Disney. This downhill racer stars you (or your kid's) avatar from the heavily moderated online game. Club Penguin subscribers get access to everything, but if you're a free player you'll have to lag behind or pony up for in-app purchases.
GO THE DISTANCE. Are you the new Sled Racer legend? From the makers of Club Penguin, Disney's #1 virtual world, take on the steep slopes of the Tallest Mountain. Challenge a high-speed sled run with crazy obstacles and fast-paced action, and compete with Club Penguin friends for the leaderboard's top spot. Members get UNLIMITED ACCESS to all available power-ups and can choose to equip up to three per race.
Valiant Hearts The Great War
Valiant Hearts is a unique story-driven WWI game that doesn't look or play quite like anything else. It got an Android release way back in November of last year, but now you can try it out for free. Additional episodes in the multi-part story are available as in-app purchases.
Immerse yourself in the touching story of four unsung heroes swept up by World War 1 in this unique interactive graphic novel that combines action, puzzles and adventure. Valiant Hearts: The Great War is a 4-part, episodic game inspired by letters from World War 1. Additional episodes are available as multipack or individual in-app purchases.
FLASHOUT 2S
Flashout 2S is the free version of Flashout 2, one of the better Wipeout-style racers on the Play Store. This game is more or less identical to the original minus the $1 price tag. Controller support and multiplayer is included.
FLASHOUT 2, the sequel to the highly-acclaimed anti-gravity racer FLASHOUT 3D is finally here. Get into one of many ultra-fast ships and use your arsenal of rockets, guns, bonuses and upgrades to fight your way to victory. FLASHOUT 2 offers a fresh and addicting racing experience featuring a redesigned and enhanced Career Mode with story elements, massive improvements in matter of steering, physics, opponent’s AI, and other gameplay elements, an Online Multiplayer Mode and introduces completely new and exciting game modes, such as Destruction, Elimination and Versus.
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