Welcome to the roundup of the brand new Android video games that went stay within the Play Retailer or had been noticed by us within the earlier week or so. At present’s listing is damaged up into a number of segments, starting from finest, common, to mediocre sport releases from the final week. So whether or not you are searching for the perfect video games of high quality or are merely searching for the newest free-to-play gacha releases, you are lined. This week I’ve the primary chapter within the newest Area Marshals shooter, the second sport in Amanita Designs’ Samorost journey sequence, and a sexy arcade sport the place you management a sine wave. So with out additional ado, listed here are the brand new and notable Android video games launched through the week of November 2nd, 2020.
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Greatest Video games
Titles that provide honest pricing, satisfying gameplay, polished interfaces, or are intriguing
Area Marshals 3
Android Police protection: Space Marshals 3 is here a day early, bringing the latest chapter’s tactical top-down shooting to Android
Area Marshals 3 continues the top-down space-shooting journey within the launch of its first chapter on Android. Very similar to the earlier titles, the third is a chapter-based sport, with new chapters deliberate for the long run. Because it stands, solely the primary chapter is purchasable proper now, and it gives ten additional ranges over the free content material already offered on this free-to-play launch. However do not be fooled, as this can be a premium sport. It is simply going to be bought piecemeal as new chapters are revealed. So should you loved the primary two titles, you are positively going to dig Area Marshals 3.
Monetization: free / no adverts / IAPs $4.99 apiece
Samorost 2
Android Police protection: Samorost 2 arrives on Android as a surprise release to celebrate the game’s 15th anniversary
Regardless that Samorost 3 has been obtainable on Android for a while, it might appear the primary two video games within the sequence have been lacking from the Play Retailer. Fortunately Amanita Design has simply launched Samorost 2 on Android, full with a makeover that improves its 15-year-old graphics. Whereas this can be a quick title that may be overwhelmed in an hour, the unbelievable artwork and the upgraded controls make for a nice expertise definitely worth the asking worth. For those who love Amanita Design’s different video games, then you definately already know you may love this one too.
Monetization: $2.99 / no adverts / no IAPs
Sine the Sport
Sine the Sport is a sexy arcade sport that ranges from simple to hair-pullingly troublesome, which is what makes this title so dang satisfying. It gives an precise problem when you get going, and the graphics are easy however spectacular on the similar time. There are over 40 ranges to discover, and the music in every stage is a deal with certainly. So ensure that to play this one with headphones. It is price it.
Monetization: $2.99 / no adverts / no IAPs
Iris and the Big
Iris and the Big is a collectible card sport, not that that is simple to inform from the title’s screenshots. Roughly, this can be a sport that mixes card gathering with RPG mechanics, and since it is a premium launch, you will not have to fret in regards to the many pitfalls that plague related card-based titles. Better of all, the sport’s graphics are nice, and there is a story on supply too, which actually rounds this launch out. Whereas it is a bit of expensive for a card-based cell sport, I would nonetheless quite plunk down $8 as a substitute of being nickel and dimed to dying.
Monetization: $7.99 / no adverts / IAPs $2.49 apiece
Homestuck Pesterquest
Homestuck Pesterquest is an early entry launch, and it is visible novel that is made its approach from PC to Android. The sport has been obtainable on Steam since 2019, and thus far, it is positively reviewed, although it’s an indie title that is not on most individuals’s radar, so it was simply missed on PC. Fortunately the sport performs nice on Android, and it gives a boatload of content material that ought to hold gamers busy for some time. Actually the one draw back is the value, which is perhaps a bit of an excessive amount of for a cell journey sport.
Monetization: $11.99 / no adverts / no IAPs
DreamDasher
DreamDasher may not win any awards for its graphics, however fortunately its gameplay holds up. It is a difficult platformer, to the purpose it could be irritating for some, although the sport is at the moment reviewed positively on Steam. Assume VVVVV, however with extra mobility, and also you’re getting near what this launch gives. It is a strong sport when you have the endurance, and should you’re a die-hard platformer fanatic, then it is a must-play.
Monetization: free / no adverts / no IAPs
One Night time at Flumpty’s
One Night time at Flumpty’s is a point-and-click survival horror sport that mainly copies the formulation from 5 Nights at Freddy’s however provides a humorousness that makes enjoyable of the ridiculous scenario. It could appear this title has been round since 2015 however has this week made its approach to Android. So should you’re searching for a extra lighthearted affair that performs equally to FNaF, One Night time at Flumpty’s fills this area of interest competently.
Monetization: $1.99 / no adverts / no IAPs
Astrogon – Artistic house arcade
Astrogon is a difficult arcade sport the place you may platform by way of every stage by altering your colours with the intention to soar from matching platforms and partitions. This setup makes for a difficult sport, and there is tons of longevity on supply, all due to a stage creator that is built-in. So should you’re a fan of adverse platformers or just wish to strive your hand at designing just a few ranges, that is an satisfying sport that is simply price a glance. It is also price noting that the sport’s IAPs are there for buying in-game forex, which can be utilized to purchase new skins, so the monetization is not as unhealthy as you’d suppose.
Monetization: free / incorporates adverts / IAPs from $0.99 – $25.99
Prizefighters 2
Prizefighters 2 is the continuation of a sequence that clearly takes its inspiration from Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out. There are 20 distinct characters to struggle on this launch, and also you select to play by way of a profession mode or just choose a fast struggle. After all, what actually issues is whether or not or not the sport is enjoyable, and after enjoying the title for a bit, I can confidently say it is an satisfying boxing sport. Simply remember that that is an early-access launch, and so it isn’t but monetized, which can most certainly change sooner or later.
Monetization: free / no adverts / no IAPs
Common Video games
Titles that is probably not the best-of-the-best, however nonetheless supply enjoyable and attention-grabbing mechanics
Lovely Tales
Lovely Tales is an early entry launch from HyperBeard, and primarily this title is a select your individual journey sport the place you may discover relationships by delving into shallow specifics like what garments you are sporting. Supposedly you’ll be able to develop a personality that behaves very similar to your self. Nonetheless, you’re afforded no penalties to your actions, so you’ll be able to really lash out at your boss or inform off your important different, simply to see what occurs. Seeing that there are lots of of various paths to take with a number of endings on supply, the sport’s replayability is off the charts. After all, you may first need to be fascinated by a select your individual journey that offers with relationships, love and, work, which admittedly is not going to curiosity everybody.
Monetization: free / incorporates adverts / no IAPs
Bam Enhance
Bam Enhance is a straightforward racing sport that sports activities pixel graphics. All you must do is swipe up or down on the display screen to vary paths, and do you have to hit your opponents, you may velocity up. The purpose, after all, is to win every race, and you are able to do so by being a jerk to the opposite races. Whereas the title does appear to be you are racing towards real-world opponents, it usually feels such as you’re really racing bots. So should you’re searching for true on-line play, look elsewhere.
Monetization: free / incorporates adverts / no IAPs
smash forces
Smash Forces is an early entry launch for a top-down shooter that gives roguelike mechanics. It performs like a SHMUP, with lengthy vertical ranges the place you may shoot many various unhealthy guys. The graphics are nice, and since this can be a testing launch, the sport is not monetized but, so now’s the perfect time to leap in if you would like to check out this generic shooter.
Monetization: free / no adverts / no IAPs
Solitaire: Magic Solitaire Card Video games
Whereas solitaire video games are a dime a dozen on the Play Retailer, I could not assist however discover that Solitaire: Magic Solitaire Card Video games is a nice wanting launch that truly gives a twist on the acquainted gameplay. Will probably be your job to rebuild a fantasy world by enjoying solitaire, and since this can be a level-based sport, you may play your approach by way of an assortment of obstacles with a view to full your job. All in all, the sport could be satisfying, although it deviates from the standard solitaire setup.
Monetization: $2.99 / no adverts / no IAPs
Over the Moon Sport
Over the Moon Sport is an augmented actuality launch that is themed across the Netflix film of the identical identify. It is a tie-in product for that film, and as anticipated, the sport is comparatively shallow. Suffice it to say, it is a easy launch the place you may accumulate spaceship components to then launch that ship into house, and that is about it. So until your child actually loves Over the Moon, there is not a lot to discover right here. On the very least, the sport is free, so if you wish to have a look, go for it.
Monetization: free / no adverts / no IAPs
Purple Bull AR
Purple Bull AR is a brand new augmented actuality launch from the power drink firm. As anticipated, this can be a title themed round excessive sports activities, and because it’s virtually winter, the mini-games included are all themed round winter sports activities. After all, this launch’s actual function is to get individuals out into the streets looking for particular Purple Bull cans, which makes this title an commercial greater than a sport.
Monetization: free / no adverts / no IAPs
Uncooked Runs
Uncooked Runs is a downhill longboarding sport that performs like an auto-runner. The sport is stage-based, although it does include frequent commercials, and at the moment, there isn’t a approach to take away them. This fixed interruptions reduce down on the enjoyable of the title, although it is good to see downhill longboarding getting some recognition, even when it is by way of an informal cell racing sport. After all, should you actually wish to see what a raw run looks like, I like to recommend trying out Josh Neuman, as a result of this man is killing it daily.
Monetization: free / incorporates adverts / no IAPs
Mediocre Video games
Titles which might be buggy, unpolished, or supply aggressive monetization
TheOdd1sOut: Let’s Bounce
TheOdd1sOut: Let’s Bounce is seemingly a sport themed across the art work of a well-liked YouTuber, however actually it is an infinite runner the place you may bounce on the highest of heads with a view to see how far you will get. Yep, that is about as primary as a sport can get, which is typical for a branded launch. You’d suppose YouTubers could be cautious of ripping off their audiences with low-effort cell video games, and but right here we’re. Discuss cashing in.
Monetization: free / incorporates adverts / IAPs from $1.99 – $19.99
Crack The Phrase!
Crack The Phrase! is one other early entry launch this week, and as you’ll be able to see, it is a phrase sport. Upon nearer inspection, it is a free-to-play phrase sport crammed with in-app purchases, although it does supply distinctive mechanics. You may type phrases out of a restricted number of letters, and then you definately’ll need to affiliate them with their synonyms, antonyms, or homonyms. It is like somebody mixed UNO with a phrase sport, the place you may use sure playing cards/powers to vary the tide of the sport. Too unhealthy the title’s extreme in-app purchases wreck this launch when there is a enjoyable system beneath the horrible monetization.
Monetization: free / incorporates adverts / IAPs from $0.99 – $79.99
TERA: Countless Struggle
TERA: Countless Struggle is a strategic RPG, however actually it is a gacha sport as a result of, after all, it’s. So like all free-to-play technique gacha video games, there isn’t any technique required on this launch till you hit a wall, however technique will not even aid you out of this jam since grinding or paying for higher waifus is the one answer to this downside. After all, since this can be a new launch, it is also actually buggy, and efficiency is lackluster too. All in all, that is simply one other money seize from JoyCity, which is hardly a shock.
Monetization: free / incorporates adverts / IAPs from $0.99 – $94.99
MechaHead League
MechaHead League comes from 111%, a developer of strange video games which might be normally fairly enjoyable. This launch gives mechanics much like 2048, the place you are purpose is to mix characters, however with a view to construct a military worthy of saving the dominion, you may battle many enemies to earn an opportunity to achieve new heads. The extra numerous the heads in your military, the higher likelihood you’ve got at success. Sadly it might seem that 111% has leaned closely into free-to-play territory, and so MechaHead League is monetized aggressively, which ruins the enjoyable of this in any other case goofy launch may have supplied.
Monetization: free / incorporates adverts / IAPs from $0.99 – $99.99
Bullet Knight: Dungeon Crawl Capturing Sport
Bullet Knight: Dungeon Crawl Capturing Sport is a roguelite shooter the place you may delve into many dungeons to incrementally improve your gear with the funds gained throughout your adventures. This lets you progress additional to make much more cash, which might then be used for extra upgrades. It is a easy loop that may be enjoyable briefly bursts, although the sport is monetized aggressively, which is why this title is so frustratingly grindy.
Monetization: free / incorporates adverts / IAPs from $0.99 – $99.99
Machinal Intuition
Machinal Intuition is one more generic area battle sport, as a result of we certainly do not have sufficient of those but. There are six mech pilots to select from, and every brings distinctive expertise. Sadly the sport is balanced in direction of spending cash to compete, like most free-to-play aggressive video games, plus the battle-arena gameplay grows stale quick. So if you would like to take a look at the newest free-to-play battle sport that simply so occurs to be crammed with tons of in-app purchases, right here you go.
Monetization: free / incorporates adverts / IAPs from $0.99 – $99.99
Sheep Squad
Sheep Squad is mainly a Worms clone, the place you may fireplace off your weaponry in to tackle every stage’s opposing group. There’s even a stage designer within the combine, do you have to wish to create your individual ranges. This makes for a superb little bit of replayability, although the sport is monetized poorly, and since it is a PvP sport, you’ll be able to guess your backside greenback the sport straddles pay-to-win mechanics. You would be higher off enjoying an actual Worms sport since they are not constructed from the bottom as much as empty your pockets.
Monetization: free / incorporates adverts / IAPs from $0.99 – $99.99
Shadow Struggle Area
Shadow Struggle Area seems to have skipped the entire shadow theming of the earlier titles, and I’ve to say the graphics look distinctive. Sadly the arena-based gameplay grows stale quick, and like most combating video games, there’s little to do outdoors of the PvP content material. It additionally does not assist that the sport is monetized aggressively, which calls into query whether or not or not this sport is pay-to-win. Shock, it’s.
Monetization: free / incorporates adverts / IAPs from $0.99 – $99.99
Fruit Ninja 2 – Enjoyable Motion Video games
Halfbrick has formally launched Fruit Ninja 2, a decade after the primary sport arrived on Android. However do not be fooled. That is an previous sport that dates back to 2018. Halfbrick merely renamed it someday within the final two years. For a sport that is been in beta since 2018, it certain does not supply something of price. Positive, Halfbrick has tacked on a multiplayer mode, however all that comes all the way down to is who can slice essentially the most fruit the quickest. Oh, and the dev additionally added a season cross, as a result of as everybody is aware of, shallow cell video games that solely supply one mechanic require month-to-month subs for these candy, candy rewards. It is a money seize, and the shallow gameplay stinks. Possibly it is about time Halfbrick lastly got here up with a brand new thought?
Monetization: free / incorporates adverts / IAPs from $1.99 – $99.99
Struggle Alliance – Realtime Multiplayer Struggle
Struggle Alliance – Realtime Multiplayer Struggle is the newest generic Conflict Royale clone to pop up on the Play Retailer. As anticipated from a sport of this caliber, it is crammed with in-app purchases, and it is also extraordinarily buggy. Yep, the devs monetized this title earlier than making certain it even works appropriately, which exhibits their intentions clear as day. It is a money seize that brings nothing new to the desk, so it’s best skipped until you are a die-hard cell technique sport fanatic.
Monetization: free / no adverts / IAPs from $0.99 – $109.99
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