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Raziel: Dungeon Arena's first major update adds a fire-slinging elf and lets players hire a sidekick
Indra's popular hack and slash title Raziel: Dungeon Arena has received its first major update since launching last month. This adds a host of new content to the action RPG that includes an exciting new character, a mercenary sidekick system and a hard mode for the starting chapters of the campaign. That new character is called Sarah “Pirrosa” Mander, an elven druid who is an invaluable but uneasy ally to the humans in the ongoing struggle against the undead invasion. You'll be able to unlock her by gathering Blazing Mysterious Shards and Almighty Shards. Once unlocked, Mander compliments heavily melee-focused characters such as Bison and Rock very well thanks to her ranged s…
AndroidMulled 2 is a ball-putting puzzler that’s just hit iOS and Android
Mulled 2 arrives on mobile amid plenty of hype. Not only is it the follow-up to the acclaimed original Mulled: A Puzzle Game, the sequel has already bagged two awards ahead of its release. The game won the Big Indie Pitch at Pocket Gamer Connects in Jordan last year and was named as one of the best three entries to the General Entertainment Authority Challenges competition. Available for iOS and Android, Mulled 2 takes the simplistic yet challenging formula its predecessor was built on and expands it. Developer Hako Games has made the sequel as accessible as possible, challenging players to guide balls into golden holes across a series of levels. There’s no learning curve beyond th…
Test your endless running skills in Presidents Run, available now for iOS and Android
President's Run is a light-hearted endless runner that sees players choosing their favourite political candidates, past and present, and seeing how many votes they can gather. It had a surge in popularity during the 2012 elections where the global leaderboards predicted the eventual winner in Obama. This year then players will naturally be able to play as Joe Biden and Donald Trump but there are also other choices available too. It's not intended to be taken too seriously so players can also play as non-US political figures such as Vladimir Putin, Jacinda Ardern and Kim Jung Un. Beyond that, Zombie Washington and Frankenstein Lincoln are also potential candidates. The aim isn't to make a…
Create, trade, and play with your perfect pets in the delightful Pixel Petz
Pixel Petz is a charming and popular pet creation platform where you can design, trade, and spend time with your unique collection of pixel art pets. The creation tools on offer are surprisingly deep, allowing you to customise the size, colour, and pattern of every pet down to its individual pixels. Before you hop into the more advanced stuff, you should think carefully about the size and specific combination of parts that make up your pet. Once you've got the base design looking just right, you can then tweak every element of it until it really pops. At the in-game marketplace, you can easily trade your designs or purchase any you like from other players. This keeps the game's community…
MU Origin 2's latest update sees the arrival of the unique Magic Gladiator Class
Abyss Season 11 kicks off today in MU Origin 2 and there's also Couple Dungeons and Couple Skills for married players too, offering even more reasons to tie the knot. But the addition most players will be interested in is the arrival of the Magic Gladiator class. This unique class can decide whether they want to have a sword or a staff and are also capable of equipped up to two weapons in each hand. This means they'll be extremely powerful in close-quarters battle. They also have lots of options with up to 16 skills that range from Lighting to a Power Slash. To try out this new class you'll need a character that has hit level 120 and from there you'll have to decide if you want your Magi…
Imperfect Hero is an action-platformer currently in Early Access for iOS and Android that will challenge players across 3 different game modes
If you've been on the hunt for an action platformer that will seriously test your skills, then you might want to check out Imperfect Hero. The game was released this year in early access and has been received positively since, making the Top Three Trending list for Google Play in March and holding a strong 4.3/5 rating across both versions of the game. In Imperfect Hero, you'll play as Beta, a robot who is being extensively trained to fight off an alien invasion that is imminent. The problem is, Beta is quite fragile, and once struck by any enemy or obstacle, you’ll find Beta in pieces. That's definitely an issue when you're tasked with jumping, running and using power-ups to blast…
Calibria Crystal Guardians’ hero star levels explained
Hero collecting RPG Calibria: Crystal Guardians is going strong two months on from its launch on iOS and Android devices, and for newcomers to the fold, it’s helpful to understand how the game’s character tiers work before diving in head-first. Each hero is assigned a star level of between one and six, but what does that mean? Well, one star or two-star heroes, such as Wood Elementals and Imps, are basically the "enhance food" for higher star level heroes, although they have their uses in the game’s early battles. There are many useful assist type three-star heroes, while four-star heroes are the ones with lofty potential. You can train them up to lead your team and eve…
Test out your mech commanding skills in action game Reflex Unit 2, available now for iOS and Android
If you're a fan of mechs and love wave-based combat, then Reflex Unit 2 is a game that should be on your radar. It provides a variety of game modes to enjoy on either iOS or Android, with a VR version also available. It will have cross-play too, so if you enjoy multiplayer then you'll have a greater chance of getting into matches quickly as the player base is made larger thanks to this. That applies to any of the modes too, whether that's the co-op Campaign, Versus or Survival. Versus will be your standard deathmatch setup with four players going head-to-head to determine who the most skilled mech pilot is. Meanwhile, Survival is a small-scale battle royale where up to four players again…
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…
Hidden 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…
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…
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)…
