Gene Effect is an outstanding new action adventure title from Lightstorm3D. It takes many of the same themes and ideas of a game like Waking Mars, with a similar sense of discovery and wonderment, but executes on them in a different way. Things get pretty hectic as you pilot a simple mining vessel, called the Triton, through a cavernous alien world, collecting resources and relics while also uncovering a mystery or two. It's not a perfect game, with some pacing issues down the line, but it does so much right that you'll probably overlook the flaws. more »
Terry Cavanagh is one of those rare designers who makes all of his own games by himself, aside from the music. As such, they are usually smaller titles with more simplistic art, though that simple pixel art often fits a cohesive style that makes it stand out anyway. While he usually makes platformers, like VVVVVV or Don't Look Back, another game of his on Android, his latest foray into game development is this super challenging super unique game called Super Hexagon. more »
It's not often at all that a game like Superbrothers: Sword and Sworcery comes along. Not only did it manage to innovate while being retro, but it also gained a massive following of people despite all its experimental game design and visual style. SS&SEP was a game changer when it released for iOS in early 2011, and we finally have it on Android. As if to tempt fate or spit in the face of it, it was actually released by developers Capybara Games to Google Play on December 21st, 2012! Fun facts for you. more »
At first glance, especially looking at still image screenshots of the game, Blood Run from NobStudio looks like another uncreative by-the-book endless runner, but seeing the thing in motion and actually playing it shatters that preconception. From the brutal, combat based gameplay to the stylized animation, this game surprises you at every turn. It definitely has its shortcomings, and is pretty limited in its scope, but it’s definitely worth a look from runner fans. more »
Shark Dash is a new title from Gameloft, and it’s not based on some kind of console franchise? It’s actually an original concept, and not an emulation of some kind? Huh. Well, the originality of the title can be debated, as it definitely has inspirations in other physics based puzzlers, using the same kind of arcing and flinging catapult gameplay of Angry Birds and the rest. Still, it’s a very creative title with amusing, colorful visuals and top notch production values. more »
Gravity Project is a new auto runner from Alper Sarikaya. For a frame of reference, it's a lot like Temple Run, with the same third person perspective, jumping, and sliding. However, instead of being endless, it presents specifically designed levels, and instead of turning left and right, you actually get to rotate the gravity of the tunnel that you're running through. Some aspects of the app seem rather amateurish, but the creative mechanics and sci-fi aesthetics definitely make it worth a download. more »
It's been a while since I reviewed a game from Ezone.com. In fact, their runner Diversion was one of the first games I did a video review for. Now, a spiritual successor comes to us in the form of Team Awesome, and it is indeed a far more awesome game, with a lot more humor and some interesting design choices. Everything now revolves around a story about a bunch of average Joe's and Jane's who have magnificent powers bestowed upon them, but their antics clearly aren't quite as magnificent. Just watch the trailer and see. more »
11 Bit Studios saw great success with their reverse tower defense game, Anomaly Warzone Earth. Lately however, before releasing the sequel Anomaly Korea, they've been trying some new things. Namely, they released the oddball Funky Smugglers, and this little gem you see here. Sleepwalker's Journey takes the Lemmings or Luminosity style gameplay and puts it in a wonderful dreamlike setting, with sound and music to match. All together, this creates a wonderful puzzler with a lovely aesthetic that anyone can enjoy. more »