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Eye of Prophecy is an intense dungeon crawler for Android with a great retro aesthetic
Stroopwafel Game Studios' Eye of Prophecy is an intense action-adventure title with a striking aesthetic and no shortage of grisly creatures to fell. It's set in a once-idyllic world now ravaged by Galosh, the God of Chaos. You take on the role of a tribesman, Themba, who sets out to save his people and navigate the Eternal Labyrinth to put an end to Galosh's reign of terror. On his quest, he'll take on an army of foul monsters while he gradually hones his skills in combat and learns to overcome what initially may seem like an insurmountable challenge. Dotted throughout the Labyrinth are coins which can be collected to upgrade Themba's speed, strength, and resistance. At its core, Eye of…
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…
iPhoneRun 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…
Bulbware's gross-out dungeon crawler Poopdie launches December 12th for iOS and Android
Bulbware's long-in-development dungeon crawler Poopdie is set to launch onto the App Store and Google Play on December 12th. The game takes plenty of cues from the likes of The Binding of Isaac, though its poo and fart-obsessed story and sense of humour seem to be targeting a slightly younger audience. It sees you playing as a young worm called Poopdie. He lives in a world where everyone now finds it impossible to defecate or let out so much as a small fart. Naturally, this results in many folks being slightly grumps and often aggressive. Now fed up with being picked on for his stunning ability to fart, Poopdie heads out to discover the truth behind this widespread affliction and ultimat…
Intense FPS Red Dot soft-launches for Android on Google Play
Developer OnFace's Red Dot looks like a fairly standard FPS, with a collection of familiar modes from other games in the genre. There's your usual no-thrills Team Death Match, but Red Dot also offers a single-player sniper mode, which reminds me of something like Hitman: Sniper. Maps here range from cities to shipyards to warehouses. Again, very typical military FPS fare. At launch, there are over 50 weapons to collect, which seems like an awful lot. There are assault rifles, snipers, SMGs, heavy MGs, shotguns, pistols, and knives in the mix. You'll be able to customise your arsenal with upgrades and unlockable skins. There are also 5 characters to select from, all boasting their own uni…
Naboki, acclaimed developer Rainbow Train's latest puzzler, launches today for iOS and Android
Acclaimed developer Rainbow Train's latest game, Naboki, is a chilled-out puzzler in the vein of its earlier hits Hook, Push, and Up Left Out. This one's all about gradually deconstructing its many levels in smart and inventive ways. Once again, Rainbow Train is going for a super relaxed vibe and presentation, with some satisfying sound design and a breezy score from Polish musician Wojciech Wasiak. There are no stress-inducing timers or high scores to chase. Instead, it's very much about carefully tinkering with its simple systems, uncovering a surprising amount of depth in the process. Pocket Gamer, our sister site, has reviewed some of Rainbow Train's earlier games, including Hook and…
Machinaero for iOS is all about creating innovative machines
Developer Emoak, a one-man studio based in Vienna, Austria, is preparing to launch its latest game in December exclusively for iOS. Machinaero sees you dreaming up and building 'any machine that you can imagine', from the most basic of gliders to full-on spaceships. You'll use your handcrafted creations to explore the game's 2D sandbox world by land, sea, and air. Along the way, you'll have to deal with some sizable hazards, including violent winds and rough seas. These are brought to life vividly by the game's impressive simulation of aerodynamics. The game offers 5 distinct environmental types for you to explore, all offering their own challenges. The creative toolset here sounds fairl…
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…
Multiplayer beta test for Mario Kart Tour is exclusive to Gold Pass subscribers
Since launch, the absence of multiplayer in Mario Kart Tour has been more than a little perplexing. We kinda always knew it was coming, but for an MK game to launch with such an integral feature missing was still enough to draw the ire of certain fans. Now, however, Nintendo has announced over on Twitter that the game will be getting a multiplayer beta in December. The only problem? It's exclusive to Gold Pass subscribers… A real-time multiplayer beta test is planned for December and will be available to #MarioKartTour Gold Pass subscribers.Stay tuned here for more details coming soon. pic.twitter.com/xNIdJE44cI — Mario Kart Tour (@mariokarttourEN) November 1, 2019 Yeah,…
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…
Forgotten Memories, the classic Silent Hill-inspired horror game, has finally arrived on Android
Psychose Interactive's Silent Hill-inspired horror game Forgotten Memories has finally made its way to Android over four years after launching for iOS. It harkens back to classics of the genre with its mix of tricky puzzling, brutal combat, and psychological scares. The game sees you assume the role of a young woman investigating the disappearance of a child. Rose, the lead, wakes up in a weird place filled with mannequins and a definite air of something being amiss. As she continues to explore, she finds herself embroiled in a 'never-ending tragedy'. This latest version apparently boasts some improvements over the iOS original, though I'm still not sure what they are or how extensive th…
SIMULACRA 2 is an unsettling 'found phone' horror game for iOS and Android
SIMULACRA 2, Kaigan Games' immersive narrative thriller, is an inventive and discomforting game all about investigating the mysterious death of a young influencer. It uses a phone interface to tell its grisly take, putting you directly into the experience as an investigative journalist. The victim's death has been ruled an accident, but that isn't fooling Detective Murilo. As part of his investigation, he enlists your help to solve the case, and you'll do so by exploring the victim's phone, navigating familiar apps and Maya's messages, videos, and social media to find clues. When it comes time to do so, you can conduct interviews with suspects and witnesses in order to check stories and ca…
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)…
Super Dinosaur Kickin' Tail has now launched globally on iOS and Android
Super Dinosaur Kickin' Tail, based on the popular CG-animated show, is a Clash Royale-style PVP game that’s just launched globally for iOS and Android. The game's release was first spotted by Kongbakpao. I actually hadn’t heard of the show prior to now, and so it came as a surprise to learn that it’s based on a comic book series by Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Outcast). The story revolves around child genius Derek Dynamo and his mechanically-enhanced T-Rex pal, Super Dinosaur. Together they combine their powers to do good and protect the world from the villainous Max Maximus. As I say, gameplay here looks very reminiscent of Clash Royale, albeit with a whole…
