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One to watch - Lyrical Letters is out next week for iPhone and iPad
Let's take a moment and look to the future. Not too far into the future, obviously, we're not magicians - but into next week. In fact, let's take a look at what we think is the best game that's coming to the App Store in the next seven days. What game is that? Well we've had a good long think and scratched our beards and we think you should be getting excited about Lyrical Letters, a puzzler that sees you tickling the ivories to your heart's content. But it's not just about music, it's about words too. You play songs, find letters, and then use those letters to make - you guessed it - words. There are a number of different sounds you can get out of your little digital piano, and on top of…
one to watchThe 3 best games that came out for iPhone and iPad in December 2018
It might seem like it happened about a thousand years ago, but December is actually only three days dead. Which means it's time for us to take a quick look back at the very best games that came out in the twilight month of 2018. If you think we've missed anything out (we probably have, since there's only three games on the list), then make sure you let us know in the comments section at the bottom of the article. Command and Conquer: Rivals It was a pretty big surprise when this came out and it wasn't terrible. It was an even bigger surprised when it turned out to be one of the best midcore MOBAs of the year. It's got some neat ideas, it's well balanced, and the violence it offers is fa…
The top 10 iPhone and iPad games of 2018: No. 1 - New Star Manager
Here it is then, the App Spy iPhone and iPad game of the year 2018. Last week we ran through games 10 to 6 on our list, and this week we've got into the meat of the story. But that doesn't mean that you've missed out on the rest of our list. You can click here to get up to date with all the other amazing games that came out this year. We don't think our choice for the best game of the year is controversial, but if you think we're being ridiculous by suggesting that please do let us know in the comments. Or just let us know what you think should be the game of the year. Hell, you could even just say hi if you wanted to. New Star Manager The top position in our 2018 list goes to the amazing…
[Updated] The top 10 iPhone and iPad games of 2018: No. 10 to 2
![[Updated] The top 10 iPhone and iPad games of 2018: No. 10 to 2](https://images.appspy.com/articles/11867/oddmar_jpg_240x140_q85.jpg "[Updated] The top 10 iPhone and iPad games of 2018: No. 10 to 2")
Because it's the end of the year we're rounding up all of the amazing games that have come out over the past 12 months. This is the page where you're going to be able to see the entire list coming to life, since we're going to be updating it every time we add a new game. Right now we've got links that'll take you to check out games ten through six, which you can check out below. We had a tough time picking all of the games on this list, as you might be able to imagine. It's hard to remember a year when the releases were so varied - even if we broke the list down into genres the choices would be tough to make. But we've done what we think is our best to make a sensible list that really refle…
The top 10 iPhone and iPad games of 2018: No 2 - Shadowgun Legends
We're almost there - we've told you what we think the fifth best game of the year is. We've told you what we think the fourth best game of the year is. We've even told you what we think the third best game of the year is. Now it's time for number 2. Or you can check out games 10-3 with a click here. There were some tough choices to make when it came to which game deserved the top-spot, but in the end we think we've got this one right. If you don't agree though, make sure you let us know in the comments at the bottom of the article. Before you do that though, here's our choice for the second best game for iPhone and iPad of 2018. Shadowgun Legends It might have been overshadowed by PUBG an…
The top 10 iPhone and iPad games of 2018: No. 3 - Evergarden
It's time for us to start the top three. These games are the cream of the crop - the 3 best games that came out for iPhone and iPad in 2018. This week we've already revealed our pick for the fifth best game of the year, as well as our choice for the fourth best game from 2018. And if you want to read about games 10-4 you can find out about them by clicking this link. Now that's out of the way, we can move on to the game itself. This one was a huge surprise when it came out, but it deserves its place on this list for being the finest puzzler that came to the App Store over the past year. Evergarden The thing with Evergarden is that it isn't just a puzzler - there's so much more going on be…
The top 10 iPhone and iPad games of 2018: No 4 - The Room: Old Sins
Yesterday we told you what we thought the fifth best iPhone and iPad game of 2018 was. We've already told you about games 10-6 on our list, and you can read all about them by clicking this link right here. Now it's time for number 4 in our list. It's a gloomy return to screen-poking that's filled with horror, spooks, and a sense of unease, and it's bloody brilliant. Of course there's a chance you won't think that, so do let us know in the comments if you think we've got this one wrong. The Room: Old Sins The fourth game in The Room series does away with things like numbers. It's a stand-alone story set in the same unnerving Victorian universe, and it's all about poking and prodding a doll…
The top 10 iPhone and iPad games of 2018: No 5 - Florence
We've passed the half way mark of our round-up of the best iPhone and iPad games that came out over the past 12 months. Haven't had a chance to read about games 10-6? Well you can do that with a quick click right here. Now we're into the real meat of the list - the top 5. We're starting off in the only way we can - by writing about what we think is the 5th best game that came out for iPhone and iPad this year. Think we've got the order wrong? Want to throw another game in the ring? Then do it in the comments at the bottom of the article pretty please. Florence This one isn't so much a game as it is an experience. It's a story about love and loss, finding yourself and losing touch. There's…
The 5 best games that are currently up for pre-order for iPhone and iPad
One good thing about Apple starting to take gaming seriously is that we've now got a better idea of when the games we're most excited about are going to land. Ish. So we thought that might be the sort of thing you're interested in as well. With that in mind we've written up this list of the five games currently up for pre-order that you should be getting the most psyched about. We've even including links so you can get your pre-order in within seconds, which is pretty darn nice we think you'll agree. Got your own suggestions that people should be boarding the hype train for? Well make sure you let us know in the comments at the bottom of the article. Until then, on with the list. Reigns:…
These are the 5 best tower defence games for iPhone
There are loads of genres that are synonymous with mobile, and one of those is tower defence. It's sort of fallen onto hard times in recent years though, with more powerful phones able to deal with more complex games. That doesn't mean you should ignore tower defence games though, far from it. Because while they might seem a tad old fashioned now, the best ones still offer some bite-sized strategy when you're on the go. And, on top of that, they're often an awful lot of fun. And who doesn't like fun? No one important, that's for sure. That said, if you think we've missed anything out from our list, then be sure to let us know, in the kindest way possible, in the comments section at the bot…
What are the best same-device multiplayer games for mobile?
Gaming on mobile can sometimes feel like a lonely experience. These devices are supposed to keep us connected, but instead we're staring at them to the detriment of the people around us. Or are we? After all, we might be playing a same-device multiplayer game. Handily, that's what this list is all about. These are the very best games that you can play with your friends on the same iPhone or iPad. There'll be jostling, there'll be laughter, and there'll be no arguing that technology isn't capable of bringing us all much closer together. As is the way of things with short lists, you might think that we've missed some stuff out. That's fine, we accept we're not perfect. But do let us know in…
The 5 best mobile RPG games for iOS
RPGs are the bread and butter of a lot of gamers. They're huge, engaging experiences, and getting stuck into one of them can mean a huge investment of time. But since there are so many of them on the App Store, it can sometimes be difficult to choose which one you should be handing over that chunk of your life too. Which is where we come in. We've scoured the App Store and chosen what we think are the very best RPGs you can grab for your iPad or iPhone right now. There's something here for everyone, whether you're looking for something midcore, hardcore, or somewhere in between. Now, if you disagree with our choices, that's all well and fine, but you should definitely let us know about it…
It's time to check out the 5 best indie games for mobile
Mobile games aren't all about massive budgets, huge advertising spend, and cynical free to play money making. There are some brilliant indie games out there on the App Store too. They'll tug your heart, they'll test your reflexes, and one of them is going to make you fall in love with a coloured square. Obviously this isn't a definitive list, but we've picked the games that we think best represent how good indie gaming is on the App Store right now. If you've got your own suggestions or comments, let us know in the comments at the bottom of the article. If you don't, well just have fun reading these lovely words instead. Bastion - download for iOS A beautiful-looking RPG with a story th…
What are the very best MOBAs for mobile?
The MOBA genre is one of the more modern entrants into the videogame pantheon. Alongside battle royale games, the last few years have really belonged to the MOBA. So it shouldn't come as too much of a surprise to you that there's plenty of them to choose from on the App Store. But which one should you go for? Well that's where this list comes in. We've picked the five best mobile MOBAs, in no particular order, to give you a breakdown of the best of the best that's available from the App Store. Obviously, if you've got your own suggestions then feel free to chuck them in the comments at the bottom of the article. Click the download links and you'll be able to grab the games from the App Sto…
These are the top sci-fi games for mobile
Have you ever looked up at the stars and wondered what's out there, waiting to reveal itself in that enormous vastness? Probably, since it's one of the most human things to do. But since you're never going to get space yourself, we thought we'd take a look at the best science-fiction games for mobile. They're going to take you to space, they're going to take you to the past and the future, and you're going to have a brilliant time visiting all of the weird and wonderful locations that these game offer up. Some will make you sad, some will make you happy, but they'll all keep you entertained. If you think we've missed anything out, feel free to let us know in the comments below. And if you'…
