5 Quick Tl;Dr Android Game Reviews / Recommendations (Episode 214) : AndroidGaming
Completely satisfied Friday, and welcome again to my weekly tl;dr cell sport suggestions primarily based on essentially the most fascinating video games I performed and that have been lined on MiniReview this week. Hope you may take pleasure in it š
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This episode features a difficult precision-platform, a fast-paced 2D rhythm-based platformer, an informal turn-based technique sport, a terrific text-based incremental RPG, and a Hitman GO-style puzzle sport.
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Let’s get to the video games:
VVVVVV [Game Size: 127 MB] ($2.49)
Style: Platform / Motion – Offline
Orientation: Panorama
Required Consideration: Full
tl;dr evaluate by Erich Zann:
VVVVVV is a 2D open-world precision platformer by the developer of Tremendous Hexagon during which we management spaceship Captain Viridian on his journey to rescue his crewmen.
In contrast to most platformers, nonetheless, there isn’t a leaping mechanic in VVVVVV, forcing us as an alternative to reverse the path of gravity to get round. Though this sounds easy, the gameplay is tremendous difficult to say the least, and the sport does a terrific job at preserving us engaged by way of the split-second reactions required to complete most rooms, and the brand new parts launched as we progress.
Fortunately, the sport isnāt unfairly punishing as there are many checkpoints alongside the way in which, and the core gameplay loop is quick. There may be even assist for player-created rooms, which ensures plenty of replayability.
The sport options a number of easy contact management choices, a few of that are extra responsive than others. Fortunately, the usual controls work very properly, itās straightforward to modify between the totally different choices, and thereās additionally controller assist.
The simplicity of VVVVVV ās gameplay can be mirrored in its graphics that resemble the 8-bit pixel artwork of the Commodore 64 in each constancy and elegance. Similar to many video games from that period, the world map consists of a number of rooms with minimalistic but charming environments that also clearly talk what to keep away from.
VVVVVV prices 2.49$, with no adverts or iAPs. Total, itās a straightforward suggestion for individuals who like difficult platformers with a strong gameplay loop and easy graphics.
Test it out on Google Play: Right here
Test it out on MiniReview:: Right here
Neon Beats [Total Game Size: 122 MB] (Free)
Style: Rhythm / Platformer / Neon-style – Offline Playable
Orientation: Panorama
Required Consideration: Full
tl;dr evaluate by NimbleThor:
Neon Beats is a fast-paced 2D platformer with a clear neon art-style and a novel rhythm-based gameplay expertise.
Controlling a small sq. character by leaping and shifting it left and proper, our purpose is to keep away from the numerous obstacles and occasional objects chasing us to finish every stage as quick as attainable with as few deaths as attainable ā all whereas gathering the music nodes hidden in every stage.
Accompanying these ranges is a set of distinctive tunes, which is the place the rhythm facet is available in. As a result of each platform factor that strikes round or seems and disappears does so to the rhythm of the music as an alternative of at mounted intervals. This makes the gameplay expertise extremely immersive and creates a sure stream and momentum to the way in which we maneuver our method by way of the neatly designed ranges.
The controls are tight and responsive, and though the sport is moderately tough, we merely respawn on the newest invisible checkpoint if we die, guaranteeing that the sport doesnāt really feel punishing.
The primary stage may be very easy, however the tempo and problem rapidly picks up and we begin to really get into āthe zoneā as we seamlessly stream throughout the platforms. That is the place the sport actually shines.
However then, sadly, all of it abruptly ends. The most important draw back of Neon Beats is that there are solely three ranges on Android, and eight on iOS. After theyāve been accomplished, the one different goal is to complete them quicker and with fewer deaths, which is unquestionably difficult but additionally one thing many gamers more than likely gainedāt try.
Neon Beats is totally free on Android, with no adverts or iAPs. Regardless of its quick size, the polished and enjoyable gameplay expertise makes it value testing for any fan of difficult platformers.
Test it out on Google Play: Right here
Test it out on MiniReview:: Right here
Shattered Airplane [Game Size: 116 MB] ($4.99)
Style: Technique / Informal / Flip-based – On-line + Offline Playable
Orientation: Panorama
Required Consideration: Some
tl;dr evaluate by AlexSem:
Shattered Airplane is a fast-paced turn-based tactical technique sport closely centered on troop motion and positioning, set in a world impressed by Slavic mythology.
Every battle map consists of a hexagonal grid with capital cities for every rival faction and several other smaller cities scattered throughout the sector. Cities we management generate a sure variety of troops every flip, and our purpose is to maneuver these across the map to seize different cities and battle enemy forces.
When two opposing squads collide, the variety of troops in every staff is the one issue figuring out who wins, which suggests we should rigorously place our items to forestall enemies from outmaneuvering or overpowering us.
This seemingly easy gameplay mechanic is complemented by extra options akin to a morale system that considerably impacts our itemsā prowess in battle, particular abilities every faction can use to rapidly flip the percentages of their favor, and a restrict to the variety of strikes we will make every flip, which requires us to be further considerate. It’s particularly vital to take all these techniques into consideration on bigger maps with a number of opponents the place loads goes on on the similar time.
Shattered Airplane is a $4.99 premium sport with out adverts or iAPs that always goes on sale for $0.99. With a story-driven single-player marketing campaign, random skirmishes, on-line ranked battles, and a hot-seat multiplayer mode, the sport offers a ton of replayability and sufficient leisure for anybody fond of those “straightforward to study – onerous to grasp” kind of technique video games.
Test it out on Google Play: Right here
Test it out on MiniReview:: Right here
A Darkish Room [Game Size: 48 MB] ($1.99)
Style: RPG / Textual content-based – Offline Playable
Orientation: Portrait
Required Consideration: Some
tl;dr evaluate by Erich Zann:
A Darkish Room is an incremental RPG the place we tackle the position of a anonymous one who wakes up in the midst of nowhere with nothing however a voice in her head telling her to outlive.
The early a part of the sport has us merely collect wooden, fur, and different sources in order that we will develop our village. Quickly, nonetheless, issues get rather more fascinating, as the sport turns into a real RPG journey that consists of exploring randomly generated post-apocalyptic worlds to find wonders and battle harmful monsters.
As a purely text-based journey that makes use of ASCII artwork to convey info, we provoke actions and work together with the sport world by way of easy buttons, whereas a textual content log helps us hold monitor of whatās happening. The one main criticism I’ve of A Darkish Room is that in some runs, the gameplay tempo might be barely negatively impacted by the randomly generated map.
There isnāt a lot that may be stated in regards to the art-style other than the truth that its minimalism offers us the liberty to make use of our creativeness to create the world. The UI is equally clear and all textual content is definitely readable.
A Darkish Room is a $1.99 premium with no iAPs or adverts. It’s a enjoyable and distinctive RPG journey expertise with nice world-building, which makes it a straightforward suggestion for individuals who like text-based RPGs.
Test it out on Google Play: Right here
Test it out on MiniReview:: Right here
Vandals [Game Size: 313 MB] ($5.49)
Style: Puzzle / Technique – Offline Playable
Orientation: Panorama + Portrait
Required Consideration: Some
tl;dr evaluate by Pete McD:
Vandals is a graffiti-themed technique puzzle sport just like Hitman GO, besides we play as avenue artists in varied cities and time durations, attempting to spray buildings with out being caught by the police.
The sport is turn-based and performs out on a gridded enjoying discipline. We are able to transfer our character one house at a time, and our enemies vary from hyper-alert canines and police with searchlights, to these sleeping on the job.
Our goal is to get to every stageās designated spot to do our artwork, after which get away with out being caught. The puzzles are properly designed, with even the trickier ranges nonetheless not feeling irritating or unimaginable. Aside from merely shifting round, we will blow a whistle to distract guards, and study to make use of different strategies to keep away from detection as we progress.
Probably the most enjoyable a part of every mission is after we get to create our personal tag or paintings to spray on the wall. With an accessible interface not in contrast to MS Paint, itās solely as much as us whether or not we wish to draw a easy form or one thing extremely detailed. This chance for creativity is nice, permitting us to personalize our expertise.
The sportās art-style is sufficient however not extraordinary, and itās particularly disappointing that every metropolis appears virtually equivalent. For instance, Paris 1969 is nearly indistinguishable from Berlin 1984, which appears like a wasted alternative to liven issues up. Equally, new enemies and sport mechanics are launched at a a lot slower tempo than in Hitman GO, making the sport really feel extra repetitive.
Vandals is a premium sport with out adverts or iAPs that prices $5.49. Itās actually an entertaining sport, and though it doesnāt fairly have sufficient selection to be addictive, it stays each difficult and enjoyable.
Test it out on Google Play: Right here
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