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Battle monsters in JRPG Cryptract from Lionsfilm Limited
Fans of Japanese roleplaying games on the hunt for a new title will find plenty to enjoy in Cryptract. This fantasy JRPG from Lionsfilm Limited serves up a mix of hero collecting, turn-based battles and detailed anime-style artwork. Since its release in 2015, the mobile version has been downloaded by millions in Japan, where it has a strong fanbase. So what’s it all about? Cryptract is set in the land of Centrair, where the Guilsanian Empire reigns supreme. However, Mystical Beasts are posing a growing threat to the safety of the realm. Cue your party of heroes stepping in and saving the day. Throughout main quests and side quests, you’ll take on waves of monsters, encounter c…
iPhoneHidden Survivor is a hide-and-seek PvP game with story-based survival elements
Hidden Survivor is an interesting blend of survival gameplay and fast-paced hide-and-seek arena battles. It pulls from a number of genres and other games to create something quite unique, and it's available right now for Android and iOS. Your time will be split between the hide-and-seek matches and life back at the 'Sanctuary'. Here you'll work to keep your survivors healthy and happy, making sure they're well fed while gradually getting to know them better.One of the ways you can keep them strong is by upgrading your facilities, like the living quarters, lounge, garden, and bath house. Requisite items can be gathered during the arena battles. If a survivor's hunger, thirst, or spirit hi…
5 reasons to check out Brawl Quest, new on Android
Brawl Quest, the new game from Philippino studio ThinkBIT, offers a colourful take on arcade beat-‘em-ups. Now it’s out on Android and iOS, here are five excellent reasons to join in with its cartoon fisticuffs. Cool visual style Instead of going down the predictable pixel-art route, the developers have chosen a more slick, original visual style. The fighters are chunky, chibi-like and traditionally animated, with loads of entertaining attack moves and expressions to enjoy. It’s a lighthearted, modern take on the 2D brawler. Fun, diverse locations Brawl Quest takes you across all sorts of suitably seedy settings and run-down corners. Punch your way across thug-filled…
Alter Ego is a surprisingly emotional and affecting clicker for iOS and Android
As relaxing and enjoyable as games in the clicker genre can be, it's arguably somewhat rare to find one that has the ability to tell a genuinely engaging and affecting tale. The recently released Alter Ego is an all-too-rare example of a clicker with something special to offer. It mixes basic clicker gameplay with extensive personality tests and a story that shifts and concludes differently depending on your decisions. In order to take a test, you first need to collect EGO by tapping on stray thoughts and feelings, known here as "whispers". Its clicker gameplay is fairly straightforward and accessible. That said, the moment to moment action remains engaging thanks to the excellent score…
Surreal and imaginative Adventure puzzler, Figment: Journey Into the Mind is now available for iOS
Figment: Journey Into the Mind is a new release from Bedtime Digital Games, an indie studio with a passion for high concepts and the surreal. Figment stays true to form, being inspired and designed around the concept of the human psyche. Set in a human mind that's been experiencing a serene sense of calm, you're placed in the role of Dusty - the mind's paladin of courage. Sadly, whilst the mind's enjoying its peaceful state, Dusty finds himself of little use, and longing for adventure. It doesn't take long for his wish to come true as for seemingly no reason, the mind is being troubled by terrifying thoughts, and summoning nightmarish creatures as a result. You'll need to guide Dus…
Run the Beat is a musical platformer that'll test your rhythm and reflexes that's available for iOS and Android
Run the Beat is a rhythm-based action platformer that aims to test your timing and reflexes in a music-focused fashion. It's available now for both iOS and Android. The developer Mousetrap Games has already seen some success for Run the Beat, having won the Big Indie Pitch at White Berlin Nights this year. It was praised for both its hand-drawn art style and rhythm-based mechanics. The gameplay itself will see the main character Noty jumping, rolling and swiping his way through very obstacles in time to music on his journey to reclaim his stolen headphones that a wizard took. Various indicators of different colours appear on the screen and you'll have to tap the corresponding action at t…
The latest update for Brown Dust features some devilish additions
Last month was already a bumper time for new content in Brown Dust, the popular strategy RPG and gacha game. Two new Mercenaries and their Companions were introduced, a Halloween make-over was added, and there was a collaboration which saw the characters from a popular anime join the fray. Still, the devil makes work for idle thumbs. Publisher Neowiz is currently staging a new event – one which every Brown Dust player will want to take part in. With the latest update, Brown Dust’s ‘Run Seir Run’ event has now ended and ‘Jump-start Quest’ will take its place. Every day for seven days, new missions will be unlocked. Complete all the missions for the day t…
Fans of Sierra 7 can now play it on their mobiles
Sierra 7 is a tactical on-rails shooter that has its roots in Flash games of years gone by. The original was released in 2011 where it has since been played over 40 million times. Now it's been overhauled for both iOS and Android where it is available to play for free. It's not just its previous life as a browser-game where Sierra 7 has received a few plaudits either. In May of this year, it was the winner of the Big Indie Pitch at Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle. Its distinctive, minimalist art direction and intense gunplay have earned it a lot of praise. You play as a military operator and will handle the aiming, shooting and tactically ducking into cover, whilst moving between areas is…
Build your own fairy-tale tower in new card game Theme Solitaire
Modern mobile gaming isn’t all about huge multiplayer competitions and dazzling pyrotechnics. There’s plenty of room for family-friendly, casual solo gaming – which is where games like Theme Solitaire shine.This new release from indie developer Buff Studio Co. is a fun twist on tri-peaks solitaire. As you play cards, you’ll gather resources – from furnishings to folkloric characters – everything you need to build, customise and populate your fantasy tower. Beyond the countless collectibles, there are mini games, bonus rounds and more to keep things lively. Throughout Theme Solitaire, you’ll encounter familiar figures from children’s stories,…
Collect new heroes in the Hello Hero All Stars October update
Hello Hero All Stars is the latest in the successful Hello Hero series of games from Fincon. Released in June 2019, this hero-collecting RPG is an idle game designed to let you sit back and enjoy the show, or let your characters progress whilst you’re busy elsewhere. This October, Hello Hero All Stars’ developers have released a fresh update with plenty of extra content. First on the cards is a new planet to explore: Cucubita. The world unlocks once you’ve crossed the 50,000-kilometre milestone on Armon, and is home to plenty of baddies for your squad to take on — including some brand new bosses. Also trapped on Cucubita are a host of new heroes to rescue (collect)…
Saint Seiya Awakening: Knights of the Zodiac is now available worldwide on Android and iOS
Saint Seiya Awakening: Knights of the Zodiac has already topped several top-grossing charts across Asia – and it’s no surprise why. This mobile RPG is inspired by the wildly popular manga from the 1980s, Saint Seiya, which has developed into a franchise of television programmes, films, video games, merchandise and more. Now, with this new mobile game’s wider release, everybody can join the fun. Saint Seiya Awakening: Knights of the Zodiac stays true to the most popular elements of the manga, and features many of the series’ most popular characters. You play as one of Athena’s Saints, the warriors in charge of keeping the goddess safe. Easier said than d…
Upcoming idle RPG ‘Tales of Radiance’ offers fast-paced combat and inventive mechanics
Reality Squared Games’ Tales of Radiance is a promising idle RPG which offers some new, player-friendly design, a fast-paced combat system, a lengthy and exciting single-player campaign, and a ton of other modes to sink your teeth into. The oncoming forces of evil must be pushed back at any cost, and so it’s decided that the only way forward is to summon the gods, including Thor, Odin, and Zeus. The game’s extensive single-player campaign takes you on an exciting ride across various worlds to hunt down the five lost relics of the old gods. All of your collected heroes can be easily and deeply customised to suit your preferences. You have the option to level them up an…
What a Wonderful World is a fresh puzzler on the block, aptly summarized as Match 3 meets Anthony Bourdain meets National Geographic
Modern day Match-3 puzzlers are a dime a dozen, but that’s where developer BebopBee has crafted a gem to shake up the genre with What a Wonderful World. It’s a refreshingly innovative take that aims to bring a new breed of personalised gameplay into the popular format, transforming players’ in-game actions and curiosity into real-world knowledge. There is so much to see, learn and experience! What a Wonderful World provides all the means to let players discover a range of global cultures and experience the joys of traveling. You’ll work your way around the globe completing a range of colourful match-3 puzzles, unveiling the rich history of famous places and restori…
Fantasy RPG First Summoner challenges you to develop the perfect deck
Great news today for fans of strategy RPGs, as SkeinGlobe and LINE GAMES’ First Summoner has now launched for both iOS and Android. It’s a tactical real-time RPG with plenty of scope for unique strategies and inventive deck building. First Summoner was designed specifically for one-handed play in portrait mode, meaning it’s comfortable to play in short or long sessions. The idea is that you’ll manage your hero and chosen deck of 6 cards using the game’s deck-building feature. You decide what goes into your deck, and each AI enemy or online opponent will likely require a unique setup from you. There’s a ton of stuff to see and do here, with the World Ma…
Latest update for popular strategy RPG Brown Dust introduces Companions
The hugely popular strategy RPG Brown Dust has received a whopping new update that makes a host of smart changes and adds a game-changing new feature: Companions. For those who haven’t yet tried it, Brown Dust is an accessible but layered strategy RPG where the challenge comes from optimising your Mercenary party and thinking tactically about your turn orders. Companions are set to shift the current meta, boosting their assigned Mercenary’s level cap from +10 to +15. Each one is connected to a single Mercenary, and even the less played Mercenaries will have one. The more you level up your Companions, the more of their lore and backstory you’ll uncover. Their look will…
