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Games

Pokémon GO

Android Police coverage: [Update: US too] Pokémon GO is now live in several countries including Australia, New Zealand, and possibly more [APK download]

There's a new Pokémon game out for mobile. You might have heard about it. Pokémon GO is a perfect storm of mobile gaming: a recognizable license, twenty-something nostalgia, and interesting new augmented reality playing mechanics (as long as you've never heard of Ingress). It's become the most popular mobile game in the world almost overnight, surpassing Birds of both the Angry and Flappy variety, despite being fairly limited in its release. It's earning millions of dollars a day in IAP, despite being surprisingly playable for free. It has perfectly sane adults hooked to the point of wandering around parks at 3AM, despite still being a buggy, broken mess most of the time. There are only three kinds of people in the world now: people who play Pokémon GO, people who are waiting to play Pokémon GO, and people who aren't reading this because they're already down in the comments section telling you how much they hate Pokémon GO.

Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, and many other Pokémon have been discovered on planet Earth. Now’s your chance to discover and capture the Pokémon all around you—so get your shoes on, step outside, and explore the world. You’ll join one of three teams and battle for the prestige and ownership of Gyms with your Pokémon at your side. Pokémon are out there, and you need to find them. As you walk around a neighborhood, your smartphone will vibrate when there’s a Pokémon nearby.

Pokémon GO Developer: Niantic, Inc.
Price: Free
4.1
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FINAL FANTASY VII

Android Police coverage: Final Fantasy VII is out for Android now

Final Fantasy VII is almost 20 years old now, and it's still (arguably) the best-known, most-loved entry in Squaresoft's primary RPG series. It's taken its sweet time coming to mobile, but here it is, in all its PS1-era low-poly glory. This port is the original game, not the upcoming remaster, and unfortunately it looks like the Android version is... less than okay. There's a huge bug disclaimer right in the description, which Square-Enix apparently thought was easier than actually fixing the bug (which is only one of several at the moment). That's just shameful for a $16 port, and the lack of Android TV, cloud save, and widescreen support is also disappointing.

The smash hit RPG: Final Fantasy VII, which has sold over 11,000,000 units* worldwide, finally arrives on Android. The first Final Fantasy to feature 3D backgrounds and CG movie scenes, this dramatic tale continues to be loved by numerous fans around the world. Battle stages also appear in full 3D for the first time, bringing an even greater sense of awe and spectacle to combat. Customize your characters in any way you like using the fantastic “material” system that allows endless combinations of spells and abilities.

FINAL FANTASY VII Developer: SQUARE ENIX Co.,Ltd.
Price: 7.99
4.3
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Titan Quest

Android Police coverage: Action RPG Titan Quest comes to Android courtesy of DotEmu

The latest game to be revived by the masters at DotEmu is Titan Quest, a top-down action-RPG first released back in 2006. Maybe 10 years on the shelf isn't quite long enough for a game to be called a classic, but anyone who's a fan of the hack-and-slash setup with loot grinding will be able to overlook that. The setting is ancient Greek mythology, the extras are surprisingly robust, the price is $8, and the in-app purchases are non-existent.

One of the best hack-and-slash games of all time now fits in your pocket. Originally released on PC in 2006, Titan Quest is an action RPG set against a mythological backdrop. The Titans have escaped from prison and are hell-bent on destroying the Earth. The Gods alone can’t stop them -- a hero is needed to lead this epic struggle. Victory or defeat will determine humanity’s fate and that of the Olympians.

Titan Quest Developer: HandyGames
Price: 0.99
3.6
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Dog Mendonca

Android Police coverage: Comic book favorites Dog Mendonça and Pizzaboy get their own adventure game

Dog Mendonça and Pizzaboy is a bit of a cult hit comic book series with only a few entries. This mobile adventure game gives it a semi-official fifth chapter, since it's written and illustrated by the original team that made the serials. It's a standard point-and-click adventure with a wicked sense of humor and a modern fantasy-noir setting in Portugal. If that sounds intriguing, or you just want to see some great art and animation, the game is five bucks with no IAP.

Solve a criminal case beyond believe in this supernatural adventure game based on Dark Horse Comics’ popular graphic novel trilogy. Written and illustrated by the guys who made the comics. Monsters are real. And they are all hanging out in Lisbon, the beautiful yet haunted capital of Portugal. But suddenly, all the vampires, specters and ghoulies vanish from the streets (or wherever else they had been hiding). So it is time for supernatural sleuth Dog Mendonça and his otherworldly posse to hit the scene and save the day with bravado, wit, determination and the occasional use of force.

Dog Mendonca Developer: Deep Silver
Price: 4.99
4.4
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NBA LIVE Mobile

Android Police coverage: NBA Live Android game dunks into the Play Store

It's been a few years since we got an officially-licensed NBA game for Android - lately EA has only given us tie-ins for the big console releases. This year we get the real McCoy... well, sort of. Games in this version of NBA Live only last a couple of minutes, since the focus is playing the manager and building up your franchise. Several single and multi-player modes are available, but since this is an EA Mobile game, whoever lays down that $100 in-app purchase fastest is probably going to win.

Hit the court in the all-new EA SPORTS NBA LIVE Mobile. Build your team, dominate your opponents in 5-on-5 action, and connect with the NBA in live events 365 days a year. Capture the spotlight and build your legacy in the most authentically competitive basketball game on the planet. Be the GM, upgrade your roster, rain buckets, and rise up the ranks. Build your favorite franchise into a team of ballers with NBA superstars from the past and present. Rip packs, work the auction house, and become the team to beat.

Age of Booty: Tactics

Android Police coverage: Pirate strategy game Age of Booty: Tactics finally lands on the shores of the Play Store

It took developer Certain Affinity two years to bring Age of Booty: Tactics from iOS to Android. On the way it's gained a few new heroes, ship types, and weapons, but the basic game remains a turn-based strategy affair with a nautical theme. The game has some impressive character designs and bright graphics, but some strategy players may not like the randomness of the card draw system. Beware of the $100 IAP for multiplayer.

Age of Booty: Tactics invites you to a world where the cannonballs fly, the rum flows, and swashbuckling pirates engage in light-hearted battle for the world’s most coveted booty. The highly accessible, turn-based game play is easy to pick up and a true challenge to master.

✔ Upgrade your fleet with endless combinations of captains, ships and curses

✔ Battle against your friends or climb the leaderboards of the Pirate League in ranked matches.

✔ Work your way through the single player campaign to unlock more captains

✔ Play on the same device with Pass N' Play or online with Play Games or Facebook.

Out There Chronicles - Ep. 1

Out There Chronicles serves as an extension to the spacefaring world of Out There, which we played (and thoroughly enjoyed!) two years ago. Chronicles takes more of an interactive gamebook approach, though I must say that the 2S illustrations that flesh out the story are incredible. This game is styled as "episode one," so if you'd like some more, you'd best put your $3 down for the first installment.

Out There Chronicles is an interactive graphic novel based on the science fiction universe of Out There, the acclaimed, multi-award-winning space exploration game. After a slumber of a million years, you wake up on America, a planet colonized by humans who fled the Earth. In your quest to find your people, you’ll set off on a galactic adventure where you’ll meet a host of colorful characters and visit unimaginable locations.

Suicide Squad: Special Ops

DC's supervillain dark comedy mobile is coming soon, but the mobile tie-in game is here first. Special Ops is more complex than the typical movie tie-in game, though: it's a first person "shooter" that lets players use the unique abilities of each anti-hero to clear out the level. These include shooting fire, shooting bullets, and just, well, swinging a baseball bat. Graphics are complex and stylized, though the only real gameplay mode is survival. This one is a pleasant surprise.

Join the Squad. In this official Suicide Squad film game, you have been selected to lead a special task force comprised of highly dangerous incarcerated Super Villains. It is up to you and your Squad of antiheroes to defeat the horde of enemies that try to stop you. Fight as Harley Quinn with her signature baseball bat, or as Deadshot with his rifle or as Diablo with fire.

The Swords

The Swords is an ultra-simple action game. Think of it as Fruit Ninja meets an Akira Kurosawa movie: the only real point is to swipe the screen and clear out the incoming attacks. The gameplay itself and the Edo-period story behind it are told in startling sumi-e style, and though it's simple, it's also undeniably engaging. The Swords is two dollars with no in-app purchases, though the description says it's currently on sale.

The Swords is an action game of ancient martial arts. It tells the story of a sword master's life and his deep immersion in the art of swords. Amidst the ink wash painting is the light and shade of swords, which embodies the fighting and pursuit of a sword master.

The Swords Developer: Sunhead Games
Price: 1.99
4
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Super Stickman Golf 3

The third entry in the surprisingly popular Super Stickman Golf series is more of the same, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. (If you haven't played before, it's like Scorched Earth with slightly less explosions.) 28 new physics-defying levels require players to get that drive just right. There are new multiplayer modes with either real time or ghost play, plus new power-ups unleashed from the card deck. IAP is present, but tops out at about twenty bucks.

The award winning Super Stickman Golf series is back and better than ever. Super Stickman Golf 3 is packed full of new courses, power ups, collectable cards, game modes, multiplayer madness and a ton of new surprises for you to discover. It’s a new spin on a classic game. Master the 20 new courses on your own or square off against your friends and players from all over the world in one of the many multiplayer modes. Be it turn-based play or real-time race mode, Super Stickman Golf 3 has enough content to keep you playing for years.

One Up - Lemonade Rush !

One Up is a fairly standard platformer where the only aim is to go ever higher - Excelsior! The sprawling levels are surprisingly vertical and have some very interesting environmental elements. Anyone looking for a little Mario-style 2D challenged would do well to check it out. One dollar is all it takes to get unlimited jumping and running action.

One Up is a simple and addictive platform game. The main pump in the factory was damaged. Jump and run to escape from rapidly rising lemonade level .

Card Wars Kingdom

The sequel to Cartoon Network's Adventure Time-themed card battler is here after a long geo-limited beta. The new version of the game (oddly omitting any mention of Adventure Time in the title) offers a new battle system that's a bit more complex, but still not so intimidating as something like Magic: The Gathering. A "Fusion" system allows players to combine cards into more powerful monsters. Unfortunately Turner has succumbed to the siren song of free-to-play, and Card Wars Kingdom has the usual competition-crushing IAPs.

Take Card Wars to the next level in Card Wars Kingdom.

-Assemble a team of awesome creatures and fight for Card Wars glory.

-Unleash the power of spells, landscapes, and floops.

-With an all-new card combat system, smiting your enemies has never felt so good.

-Play your friends in PVP battles.

-Share your creatures to earn righteous rewards.

-Borrow helper creatures from your allies.

-Collect hundreds of creatures, including Husker Knight, Cool Dog, and the Pig.

-Level up to unlock new cards and abilities.

-Fuse creatures together to make them even more powerful.

Blue Angels - Aerobatic SIM

If you've never been to an air show in America, the Blue Angels are the US Navy's jet acrobatic stunt team. They're kind of like synchronized swimmers, except instead of flowery caps they have 30 million dollar F-18s. That should be enough to catch flight sim fans' attention on its own, but the fact that this game is developed by RORTOS is icing on the proverbial cake: they're mobile flight sim specialists. The game is free with IAP that tops out at ten bucks.

Become part of the BLUE ANGELS TEAM; try the aerobatic simulator licensed by the U.S. Navy. Experience flight at 400 mph just 18 inches from your partner’s wing and face the challenge of official maneuvers aboard F/A-18 fighter jets and a C-130 transport aircraft. An assisted driving system allows everyone to learn even the most extreme stunts and thanks to the three play modes, anyone can experience the thrill of a real aerobatic pilot according to their abilities.

Blue Angels: Aerobatic Flight Developer: RORTOS
Price: Free
4.2
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Party Hard

Party Hard is an almost intentionally shocking game, in the vein of Postal or Hatred. You're a guy who's fed up with your neighbor's loud parties, so you go on a Jason Voorhees-style murdering spree. It's played for laughs, especially since it's the first game I've seen that lets Twitch viewers intentionally mess with the player by calling in extra troops to make the stage more difficult. A variety of pixelated weapons and tools are available, along with five playable characters. Party Hard is a PC port, and at the moment it's only available on SHIELD/Tegra hardware (for some reason). It's also quite pricey at $13.

In Party Hard, you play as someone who is really tired of the neighbors having loud parties. Instead of calling the police, you decide it’s a better idea to kill everyone – using your faithful knife and the environment. The tactical strategy follows a series of killings at parties through-ought the USA. The developers used to work mostly on casual, family-friendly games - until they participated in a game jam, creating the first prototype for Party Hard. TinyBuild backed up the original developers – Pinokl Games – to create a full version that's now on Steam.

Party Hard Developer: tinyBuild
Price: 12.99
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Deadman Diaries

We're no strangers to gamebooks here, but Deadman Diaries has a stylish take on it with the whiff of noir comics. The branching story plays out in the form of personal diaries, and it seems like players are often encouraged to give the sad-sack main character as grisly an end as possible. The art is especially interesting, though I might remind the developers that using an iPhone template for an Android game is something of a faux pas.

Deadman Diaries is an introduction to gamebooks (popularly known as “Choose-your-own-adventure”), so the game has been designed to be quick and easy to read. Using the form of a personal diary, readers are immersed in the life of John Riggs, a bank worker who has to pay off a gambling debt that will lead him to different illegal, and often lethal, situations. Readers are given different options and can choose between trying to save the character or killing him off in as many ways as possible.

Deadman Diaries Developer: Cubus Games
Price: 0.99
4.2
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Quell Zen

This is the fourth Quell game to come from developer Fallen Tree, and it has to be said, the formula has become a bit stale. Yes, the position and logic-based puzzles still hold up, and they'll still entertain die-hard fans of the genre, but even with a bunch of new modifiers and environmental variables, it's hard to see anything fresh in Quell Zen. It doesn't help that the $3.50 game has in-app purchases for currency, though they're quite cheap.

Quell Zen - the very embodiment of relaxing logic games - features over 200 beautifully crafted challenges. This serene puzzler has you guiding raindrops through a series of colorful mazes. Enhanced by atmospheric orchestral music, the game's subtle, sophisticated mechanics evolve as you navigate its many levels, delivering an absorbing experience that's familiar but always fresh. Set against a narrative of a Japanese family divided, Quell Zen will take you on an unforgettable journey. Step inside this beautiful world today.

Quell Zen Developer: FallenTreeGames
Price: 3.49
4.6
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GLITCH

Glitch is a twin-stick shooter that takes a Reboot approach to setting - for those of you who are too young, that means it's inside a fictional computer. This one is fairly unique since it's played vertically, opposite to most twin-stick shooters, but the 2.5D graphics are interesting and the gameplay is simple but engaging. At the moment Glitch is free with no in-app purchases.

Twin stick shooter game where you play as a Virus who tries to harass a computer. Kill different enemies and powerfull bosses through many security levels. Each game is unique, complete missions, buy new weapons, shields and skills to reach your objective. Will you be able to defeat the core security system?

GLITCH Developer: Nebra Games
Price: Free
4.4
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Dead Venture

Dead Venture is a top-down game where you run over zombies. That's about it - there are various missions to carry out in the story mode, but it all pretty much boils down to "run over and/or shoot the zombies." Weapon and vehicle upgrades allow you to run over and shoot zombies in increasingly elaborate ways. Graphics are "voxelated" if you get my drift, and there are several modes of play. It's a free download with a single $2 in-app purchase to unlock the full story.

Battle hordes of undead, help other survivors int this offroad action driver game. The world is infected, the human race almost wiped out. Zombies roam the streets everywhere. A handful of survivors fight their way to safe haven, a military base on a far island. There is no cure, no help only you and your mounted gun.

- Play the story mode with 8 chapters.

- Smash zombies with your car, beat bosses, earn cash.

- Upgrade your car and guns and be more effective.

- Help survivors with their tasks.

- Race against time in Time Trial mode

- Test your skills and drive while you can in endless Survival mode.

- Replay the story mode and try to finish in less days

- Vibrant cartoon graphics

Polyforge

Polyforge is sort of a zen shooter. If that doesn't make sense, watch the video below: basically, players have to "shoot" each side of the shape that makes up the level, which requires more precise and random timing as the shapes get more complex. The game is free with a $1 IAP to banish advertising.

Forge amazing crystals in a symphony of shapes, sound and color

  • Forge new shapes by striking all the sides
  • Don't strike the same side twice
  • Simple & Beautiful visuals
  • Atmospheric & Serene sound design
  • Compete for the highest level in the world
Polyforge Developer: ImpactBlue Studios Pty Ltd
Price: Free
4.5
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Warp Shift

Warp Shift tasks players with navigating a series of grid-based puzzles that open up via portals, locks, sliders, and even rooms that slide around like blocks in a Rubik's Cube. The gameplay is fairly simple, but the dialogue-free story and 3D graphics flesh things out considerably. $3 gets players access to 75 levels, though in-app purchases up to $15 are present as well.

Experience beautiful visuals, challenging puzzles and intriguing sound design. Guide the little girl Faye and her magical companion through the maze-like confines of the enigmatic ancient chamber that keeps them trapped. Think ahead and alter your surroundings wisely to usher Faye back home – one swipe after another. Embark on an audio-visual voyage through time and space, never knowing where your next step will lead you.

Retro!

This Space Invaders clone is called "Retro." A bit on the nose, wouldn't you say? The gameplay is timeless, but the more advanced backgrounds seem like a distraction from gameplay rather than an enhancement. The standard version is only a dollar, but there's a free option as well.

Countless invaders from space (that would be a good catchy name for such a game, right? ;)), explosive 3D environment, bonuses and the last but not the least, tough final boss. So what are you waiting for? Show them who's the real boss here. Yes, you, behind that screen. :) Might not work on Tegra 2 and similar older devices, sorry for that.

UpTap

UpTap mixes elements of endless runners and platforming games where the only goal is to get higher. Different "players" - if you can use the term for simple squares and circles - have different capabilities, and each world features different obstacles. The 2D graphics are simple and appealing across 40 levels, and the game is free with IAP that goes up to about $5.

UpTap is an arcade game where the Cube is the protagonist. Help the Cube rise up to the sky in 4 different worlds.

  • 4 unique themes, 40 completely different levels: Post Atomic, Industrial, Glacial Era, Meltdown
  • Tons of obstacles and different game elements to avoid
  • Crystals that give you unique Cube skins that change your game experience
  • Lively and original music
  • Global leaderboard to show off as an UpTap Champion
  • More worlds and levels coming soon.

Maiden: Legacy of the Beast

This game is an officially licensed title from Iron Maiden, if the title screen didn't make that clear. Surprisingly it's not a rhythm game - it's all about a revenant fighting a bunch of semi-mythical bad guys in turn-based content. Basically you're playing album cover - specifically The Trooper - set to the band's music. It's deeper than it seems thanks to a variety of classes and bad guys, though the free-to-play setup is depressingly predictable.

Battle as Eddie across amazing worlds, inspired by Iron Maiden’s rich imagery and music. Fight legions of unrelenting enemies as you piece together the shattered remnants of Eddie’s soul, and ultimately save the universe. Eddie comes in many shapes and forms. Each guise is a part of Iron Maiden’s rich history, with a wicked set of special powers and abilities. Fans will recognize Eddie from classic albums such as Powerslave, Killers, Somewhere in Time and The Number of the Beast.

Zombie Town Story

You'd think that the world might finally be out of new stories to tell about zombies (please?), but Herocraft would beg to differ. Their latest game mixes some basic zombie apocalypse storytelling with, of all things, a hexagonal match-three puzzle game for getting supplies and weapons. Zombie battles are present, but more or less predetermined - don't download this looking for Romero-style action. IAP goes up to almost $50.

The walking dead have taken over the world. Mad scientists create horrible monsters in their secret labs. Marauders and ex-soldiers fight among the ruins of desolate cities. And the rest of humanity is simply struggling to survive. Zombie Town Story is full of adventures in a world ravaged by the zombie apocalypse. Each of the game's episodes tells its own story. The direction of the plot depends on the decisions you make along the way.

Zombie Town Story Developer: HeroCraft Labs
Price: Free
3.9
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Steps

Ketchapp's latest super-simple game has you playing as a simple cube moving along a path to the left or right. Timed obstacles are the only real barrier, though some of the minimalist graphics are entertaining. Early players say it's catchy, but somewhat laggy at the moment.

Roll your cube on the path and tap at the right time to pass the obstacles without falling or being destroyed.

Ellipsis

Ellipsis is an old-school puzzle game... sort of. The game has been designed to be open-ended, so players can go through every logic-based challenge in sight or simply fly around and check out the neon visuals in different levels. It's an interesting tack to take, certainly, though those looking for a more conventional or retro experience might be turned off. Also, it has nothing to do with the Verizon tablets of the same name. The game is $3, but there's also a free ad-supported version.

Ellipsis is an action-packed puzzle game with minimalistic, yet powerful retro styled visuals. Your finger guides a ship through a mysterious universe. Be smart and be fast to overcome the challenges of your journey. You will face countless enemies crossing your paths and a stunning universe unfolding before you.We’ve crafted a beautiful universe for you to uncover and explore at your own pace. Fly through levels, dodging and evading enemies before they have a chance to react.

Ellipsis Developer: Salmi GmbH
Price: 2.99
4.5
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Pocket Politics

Want to manage an American political campaign? For the love of God, why? If you really are that kind of a masochist, this Kongregate clicker game will allow you to simulate lobbyist bribes, back-room dealing, and delegate double-crossing by clicking until the cows come home. The art includes rather unflattering caricatures of the major players in the 2016 election, and IAP that doesn't go further than $5.

Build the best democracy that money can buy in this innovative political idle game. Enlist the help of lobbies in order to raise money for your political campaigns. However, lobbies won’t be enough to get you to the top by themselves. Recruit staffers to help generate revenue and woo endorsements from top politicians for unique and powerful bonuses.Tap your way from a lowly campaign volunteer up to the highest office in the land.

Pocket Politics: Idle Money Developer: Kongregate
Price: Free
3.7
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Ghostbusters™: Slime City

A new blockbuster movie just isn't a blockbuster without a mobile tie-in game. This one asks you to step into the grey jumpsuit of a Ghostbuster and get rid of some undead jerks. The basic bustin' gameplay is pretty simple, but the overworld incorporates some asynchronous multiplayer that allows you and your friends to team up with other squads to clear out the city. It's published by Activision, so $100 in-app purchases go without saying.

New York City has been overrun by paranormal activity and its up to you as a new Ghostbusters recruit to save the city and humanity as we know it. Those ghosts and demons don’t know what they’re in for. Grab your Proton Pack and build your own Ghostbusters team in Manhattan, blasting and trapping ghosts for amazing rewards. Stand strong, don’t cross the streams, and work your way to becoming the ultimate ghostbusting team.

Rock Gods Tap Tour

Here's another one of those tapper games, this time with a cartoon theme that riffs on Van Halen and other hair metal bands. The objective is to click until your fingers break, but since it's a Ubisoft game you can pay more to... click less? Isn't that like paying extra in a fighting game so you don't have to fight so much? At least the 2D graphics look cool.

Are you ROCK enough? The ancient Gods of Rock just challenged you to an EPIC Battle of the Bands. What’s your play? Is it to gather up heroes, form a super group rock band and ROCK THEIR FACES OFF? It is.?! Nice. ROCK GODS: TAP TOUR is a tapping game unlike any other. Tour the world, battle deadly monsters, unlock your ultimate power and ROCK the Gods themselves.

Captain Sabertooth Lama Rama

Captain Sabertooth is apparently a long-running Norwegian kids show in the vein of Captain Kangaroo. This licensed game includes some surprisingly literal pirate action, wherein you play one of the kids in the crew. It's a third-person action-RPG (if a somewhat tame one) for most of the time, interspersed with sailing, fishing, and combat minigames that are simplistic at best. Still, not bad for something aimed at kids. $4 with no in-app purchases.

Captain Sabertooth and the Treasure of Lama Rama is a new game in the fantastic universe of Captain Sabertooth. The Treasure of Lama Rama is the complete pirate adventure, including sailing, sea battles, sword fights, treasure hunts, obstacle courses and lots of exciting quests, representing a unique game experience for kids.

BADLAND 2

Android Police coverage: Cheetah Mobile licenses hugely popular 'Badland 2' for Android, promptly ruins it with IAPs

Cheetah Mobile is a somewhat infamous Android publisher known for bloatware, advertising that borders on offensive, and purchasing much-loved apps just to ruin them. The company is apparently not content to ruin existing Android content, so they purchased the license for the sequel to the popular atmospheric platformer Badland (released on iOS as a paid, premium game), then published the Android version and stuffed it full of in-app purchases. It could be worse - the IAP tops out at ten bucks - but the mere fact that it exists is discouraging enough to give Badland 2 a pass.

The long waited sequel to the multi-award- winning BADLAND. Witness the award-winning world of BADLAND in even more stunning beauty with levels that extend and scroll to all directions. Survive through new elements such as liquids, flamethrowers, frost, magma, water and volumetric burning light. Fall down deadly rifts, fly to any direction and race & jump along the surfaces as a rolling character on your way to safety.

WTF Game(s) Of The Week

Hatoful Boyfriend

Android Police coverage: Love is for the birds in Hatoful Boyfriend, a pigeon dating simulator now on the Play Store

In Hatoful Boyfriend, you date birds. Pigeons, to be precise. And not because you're role-playing as a pigeon, no - you're a Japanese high school girl who is the only human at a school exclusively populated by birds. This is a dating simulator, which basically means a romantic adventure game, but the implied bestiality is only the beginning of the madness. The game has a huge and enthusiastic fanbase on PC and consoles, and the mobile version is a reasonable five bucks with no IAP.

The hit PC game that everybirdie loves has now migrated to your mobile device. Now you are free to explore the wonders of St. PigeoNation’s Institute wherever you may be, which birdie will you meet while on your travels? Congratulations. You’ve been accepted as the only human student at the prestigious St. PigeoNation’s Institute, a school for talented birds. Roam the halls and find love in between classes as a sophomore student at the world’s greatest pigeon high school.

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