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Jun

[New Game] Frozen Synapse Launches In The Play Store For $6.99, Reminds Everyone How Awesome The Humble Bundle Is

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

Frozen Synapse is a turn-based tactical strategy game designed especially for tablets. It debuted in the Humble Bundle yesterday, but was only exclusive for a few hours. The game has now hit Google Play, but the price serves to illustrate how amazing the Humble Bundle truly is.

This indie game has garnered high praise from reviewers. Frozen Synapse comes with 55 single-player missions and cross-platform multiplayer with multiple game modes. The visuals look very interesting – like a virtual reality game seen from above.

Jun

Humble Bundle 6 For Android Is Here With 7 Games, 5 Android Debuts Including Aquaria, Frozen Synapse, And More

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

We like to keep an eye out for deals, and there is nothing more consistently wallet-friendly than the Humble Bundle. Not only can you get a killer deal, it's charity so you can feel good about spending the money, too. Humble Bundle 6 has arrived with more cross-platform games that will work on your Android device.

This time the assortment of games looks better than ever. Pay any price and you get Pulse, Stealth Bastard Deluxe, Organ Trail (note the spelling), Fractal, and Aquaria. If you pay more than the average (currently at $4.54 as this goes up), you get two more games: Frozen Synapse and Broken Sword: Director's Cut.

Jun

[New Game] Man Of Steel Flies Into The Play Store, May Or May Not Be Invincible

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

The new re-reboot of the Superman franchise is getting a lot of buzz, and now you can get in on the fun with the official Man of Steel game. It's arriving right on time, in fact. Can you save the world in this new game, or will you lose interest and go on Reddit or something while General Zod conquers Earth? Stop being so lazy, Superman.

From all appearances, this title seems like yet another Infinity Blade clone with swiping combat and pretty graphics. I mean, there's not necessarily anything wrong with that. It would just be nice to see something a little different.

Jun

[New Game] Quadropus Rampage Review: A Bit Shallow, But Oceans Of Fun

Posted by Ryan Whitwam in Game Reviews, Games, Reviews

In Quadropus Rampage, you are (predictably) a quadropus. I am not entirely sure what a quadropus is, and it’s not adequately explained in the game. All I know is that it has four limbs, looks kind of like an octopus, and it will mess you up if you don't stop staring at it like that. From the first frame, Quadropus Rampage is a torrent of non-stop button mashing carnage. Does this brand spanking new game have staying power, or does it come and go like the tides?

(Endless) Gameplay

There is not so much a goal in Quadropus Rampage as there is a drive to make it just a little farther each time.

Jun

[New Game] Board Game Ticket To Ride Pulls Into The Android Station

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

Feeling up for a train-based adventure? Well, as of today you don't even have to get off your butt to do so. Days of Wonder has released the app version of its popular board game Ticket to Ride on Android. All aboard, and please have your tickets ready.

Ticket to Ride is a bit more involved than most Android games – there are actually rules to learn. The basic premise is that you and your opponents (up to 4 total players) compete to see who can string together the longest contiguous routes on the game board of crisscrossed train tracks.

Jun

Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded Delayed Until Late June

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

It's a sad bit of news for fans of this very specific point-and-click series. The release date of Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded has been pushed back to the frustratingly vague late June. It was previously set to go up on May 31, but the developers have hit some snags with this HD remake of the raunchy classic.

May

[New Game] Say The Same Thing Brings Hilarious Trailer And Pricey Gameplay To Android

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

Say The Same Thing is a game backed by the band OK Go in some way that isn't entirely clear. It's a social turn-based experience where you try to get your brain to sync up with another person's as you both call out random words. It's actually more fun than it sounds.

Each round starts with both parties entering a random word. They probably aren't the same one, so you have to pick another word that's related to what you both said. You continue in this fashion until both of you say the same thing, hence the title. But it's probably best you watch this very funny demo video to get a fuller understanding.

May

[New Game] Mosaique Is A Minimalist Puzzle Game With Simple Strategic Play

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

Not all games need to rely on high-resolution textures, fancy lighting effects, and 3D open world play. No, sometimes you just want a clean little game with interesting puzzles to keep you occupied. Mosaique fits the bill with its unique take on mobile gaming. Rather than pile on endless levels, this title only has seven of them. Each time you play, the challenge is to make it through all seven as efficiently as possible. It only takes a few minutes to play a round, but you can put some real thought into it.

The game board in Mosaique is populated by some number of colored squares.

May

Leviathan: Warships Review – You Wouldn't Buy A Speedboat With A Hole In It, Right?

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

The seas are a dangerous place, lads. The Marauders are thick amongst the waves, and you are but an inexperienced young commander, seeking to make a name at the helm of your fleet. Your ships are heavily armed, but it's going to take more than firepower to stay afloat in Leviathan: Warships. This game is heavy on strategy, long-term planning, and attention to detail. As good as some aspects of this game are, the controls threaten to sink it before we even get out of dry dock.

Gameplay

My first impression of Leviathan was that of another top-down real-time strategy game (RTS).

May

[New Game] EA Launches Bejeweled Blitz On Android So You Can Match Gems With Friends

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

If you've never played Bejeweled before, you're probably in the minority of human beings in the developed world. This series of puzzle games is a classic and thoroughly addictive in just about every form it's ever taken. After being available on iOS and Facebook for a while, Bejeweled Blitz has reached Android, and it's free to download (you should know what that means by now).

Bejeweled Blitz is based around the tried-and-true matching gameplay with some additional social elements built in. There is also a time limit, hence the "blitz" part. You can play against Facebook friends, or just spam your news feed with Bejeweled updates.