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Apr

Boulder Dash-XL Arrives On Android To Bring Back Old Memories Of Mining For Diamonds In The 80s

Posted by Eric Ravenscraft in Games, News

Last Updated: April 21st, 2013

While we eagerly await the arrival of Google Games (and the potential revenue that could bring), Android still remains a great home for classic games from days gone by. To wit, Boulder Dash, an 8-bit puzzler originally released for the Atari in 1984, has landed on Android. This rounds out at least an even dozen platforms the title has been ported to.

The new version brings updated graphics and touch screen controls. You can also flip into retro mode if you prefer the nostalgic view of giant pixels. The game touts at least 100 levels to play, each with its own set of traps, enemies and puzzles to get to the exit.

Feb

[New Game] HeroCraft Releases Protoxide: Death Race Only 18 Months After Teasing It

Posted by Ryan Whitwam in Apps/Games, Games, News

Sometimes game development just doesn't go as planned. New challenges appear, deadlines are pushed back, and entire projects can end up scrapped. In the case of Protoxide: Death Race, it seemed for a long time like it was dead in the water. Now all of a sudden this title has appeared in the Play Store after about a year and a half of waiting. But if you're in the mood for heavily armed hovercraft, look no further.

This title invites you to race around the track, grabbing power ups and taking out the competition. There are multiple game modes, including campaigns and free-for-all multiplayer combat.

Dec

[New Game] Herocraft's Ant Raid Lands On Android To Fight For Queen And Colony

Posted by Jeremiah Rice in Games, News

Ant Raid has been a long time coming for Android gamers. After the game received no small amount of notoriety on iOS, Herocraft has finally seen fit to release it to our fair platform, just in time for you to ignore your family over the holidays. Even better, they're discounting it for the launch, so you can pick it up for just a dollar at the moment.

The gameplay is somewhere between Starcraft and Pikmin. You control a continually respawning army of ants as they defend their colony from mutated snails, ravenous worms, and bees, which are pretty disagreeable at the best of times.

Sep

HeroCraft's 'The Tiny Bang Story' Sheds Xperia Exclusivity, Now Available For Other Devices

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Games, News

Back in July, HeroCraft released The Tiny Bang Story, a game about a tiny planet torn to shambles by a not-so-tiny asteroid. Back then, however, it was exclusive to some Sony Xperia devices and the Tablet S. No more, though! Sony exclusivity is gone, and this crafty little puzzle game is now available for most devices.

As you can see, you use a lot of tiny little things to restore your tiny planet back to its full, full-sized glory. The game actually features some beautifully crafted artwork, along with "intuitive" and "immersive" gameplay.

It will set you back three bucks, but if you're a fan of tiny things and puzzles, you'll be hard pressed to find a more suiting title.

Oct

[Game Review] Musaic Box by HeroCraft Takes Hidden Object To A New Level

Posted by Liam Spradlin in Game Reviews, Games, Reviews

The same developers who brought the kitsch hit Farm Frenzy to Android have recently released what they're calling their best game ever: Musaic Box - a game that successfully combines the hidden object and puzzle genres, and adds some truly unique twists that make for a dynamic, interesting experience.

At A Glance

The very first thing I noticed about Musaic Box was the stunning visual style. The environments are clearly polished, with an astonishing level of detail, and almost everything you'd expect to be interactive actually is. The gameplay is challenging, but not unmanageable. Since Musaic mixes in puzzle elements to its hidden object base, the pace feels steady and the game stays interesting.

May

[Review] Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Simulator

Posted by Matt Demers in Game Reviews, Games, Reviews

Last Updated: July 24th, 2011

Game ports fall into this weird category where developers have both an easy and difficult job in front of them. On one hand, the game can easily market itself on the nostalgia or hype of the product. On the other, however, they must successfully capture the feel of the original, which can be difficult.

The original Majesty is a bit of a cult hit in PC Gaming circles. You played as the traditional "overseer" of a kingdom and looked to vanquish whatever evil had set up shop within your borders. However, there was a twist in all this: you did not have direct control over the heroes and minions that helped your kingdom run.

Jul

[Giveaway] All 13 Herocraft Games Reviewed + Free Game Licenses. 10 Winners + 1 Grand Prize

Posted by Andrew Huff in Contests / Giveaways, Games, News

Last Updated: August 12th, 2010

The winners have been chosen and contacted via twitter. They are:

@r_pahlkotter
@GlitchZero
@xil3
@PepilloGrito
@xcom923
@Dr_Overdose
@IanGClifton
@cmicheluzzi
@LSAwesome
@homncruse

And the grand prize winner is:

@bramm90

Congratulations to all the winners!

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So you’re in the mood to purchase another game and are considering one from Herocraft but do not know which one would be the best to purchase? Herocraft has been releasing games for Android for a long time now, and each game caters to its own demographics - from farming to shooting to strategies to puzzles… the list goes on.