[HadesGigas]

Canabalt HD??? I'm sorry, but 2.50 for this game seems like a huuuuge ripoff to me. Plus honestly, I find Zookeeper overrated, sorry, eventhough I love the style.

I got Canabalt in the humble bundle myself. Maybe wait for a sale then.

The game is $3 on itunes and PSP, though. And the Android version has cool 3D graphics.

Of course there are some good runner games that are free too, like Lame Castle and YooNinja.

[FoxSpirit]

YooNinja becomes soooo hard >.<
Also, SpymOuse got an update and it's the thing we all wanted: short load times!!!!!! Fuck yeah.

So, recommended by me:

Birrzle
Awesome action puzzler and free
Majesty
If you are into RTS/management hybrid games with nice graphics, this is your chance. But mages need training in conservation, don't waste Meteor storms on rats, guys :-P
Sentinel III
Still my fave TD game, great flow and graphics, the DLC campaign is tough as nails
Jelly Defense
For me, the most funny TD with outstanding art design and music
Dungeon Village
My fave Kairosoft game so far. I would really like to get O-Edo town :-\
Paladog
Take your hero, regen mana, buy units with it, go attack with army and hero. Castle vs Castle in excellently polished quality. My SGS-II doesn't like it with sound running though, like almost a third of all games. Still recommended
Arel Wars
Same but different. And free. Don't be fooled by the resource called (c)ash, it's crystal you normally earn over the game, you don't need to buy that via IAP. Bit shady. Still recommended game since it's fun
Pinball Arcade
If your phone is up to the task and you like pinball, this is a must buy. Older phones may chug on the graphics and simulation load
Block Breaker 3 HD
If you like Arkanoid/Breakout games, this is an excellent version. The level design is simply shining
Asphalt 6 HD
Yeah yeah, racing on the phone. But if it wasn't for the control problem, this is a fun oldschool arcade racer, down to the enthusiatic announcer and pre-race intros. Fully worth my buck when it was on sale :-D
Cut the Rope
Cute and simple physics puzzler that is an alltime hit with everyone
Where is my water
This time, water is your puzzle element, where you must get water to your croc swampy by digging paths and avoiding drains, poisoned water, water absorbing growing bursh and countless other hazards. And tripple-rubberducking some levels can be a real b****
SpyMouse
You are Agent mouse, on a mission to collect cheese. Top-down perspective. Avoid cats, trick cats, achieve goals. And after the update, finally with fixed loading times. Warning: huge download. Also, features awesome boss levels. Finally a game where I can say that :-P
Space STG II
Sins of a Solar empire with turn based battles. Aeyup. As good as it sounds if you are into that kind of thing. First 4 levels are free demo, purchase has to be made via PayPal since aparently, the Android doesn't like Poland and the author had to jump through that loop. But if you like it, worth the days wait for the unlock key.

Phew, mini-list of what I played in more recent time. And it's a good one I'd say :-D

[R1CHO]

My new game Gunman Clive was just released. The game is a sidescrolling action game (MegaMan clone) set in the old west with a funky artstyle. Supports Xperia Play, gamegripper and various other control methods google play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ril.mootor.gmc trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMDfq8PLfLM

Its pretty cool, congrats.

I got Canabalt in the humble bundle myself. Maybe wait for a sale then. The game is $3 on itunes and PSP, though. And the Android version has cool 3D graphics. Of course there are some good runner games that are free too, like Lame Castle and YooNinja.

I dont really like any of those games, i miss NomZero; the best runner i have played, but i think is bada exclusive...

[deim0s]

Generation of Chaos any good?

[AstroLad]

beril your trailer was entertaining. hope you find success on android i'm passing along the word :D

[BiggNife]

Canabalt HD??? I'm sorry, but 2.50 for this game seems like a huuuuge ripoff to me. Plus honestly, I find Zookeeper overrated, sorry, eventhough I love the style.

You're entitled to your opinion, but personally I love ZooKeeper DX. It's not breaking new ground, but I like the subtle changes it makes to the Bejeweled formula and I like how the game gets tough quickly since so many puzzle games take forever until they become challenging.

As far as must-get Android games go, I recommend:

Fruit Ninja
Cut the Rope
Where's My Water
The Pinball Arcade
Temple Run
ZooKeeper DX
Any of the Kairosoft games
EDGE or EDGE Extended
Snuggletruck
ChuChuRocket

I thought Canabalt was great as a humble bundle pack-in, but for $2.50 I dunno. It's as simple as a runner platformer can get.

[rubbishmonkey]

My new game Gunman Clive was just released. The game is a sidescrolling action game (MegaMan clone) set in the old west with a funky artstyle. Supports Xperia Play, gamegripper and various other control methods google play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ril.mootor.gmc trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMDfq8PLfLM

PURCHASED! love the art style

[elty]

SO was so pissed that Kairosoft hasn't release anything for iOS this few months. Now she took my Touchpad just for the new Cafeteria Nipponica.

Searching just "Kairosoft" in ANdroid market does not return the game though for some reason.

[rpmurphy]

Cut the Rope is a must get. Pinball Arcade is nice too.

[MarkusRJR]

Why does Sonic CD have like a billion 1 star reviews? I thought it was supposed to be awesome?

[BiggNife]

Why does Sonic CD have like a billion 1 star reviews? I thought it was supposed to be awesome?

IIRC, they had some major problems with their download servers when it first came out and people weren't able to download the game. I don't think there's been any problems since then though.

[yogloo]

I really like sprinkle. But later stages are kinda frustrating, sometimes it takes so much water just to put off a small fire.

[abstract alien]

My new game Gunman Clive was just released. The game is a sidescrolling action game (MegaMan clone) set in the old west with a funky artstyle. Supports Xperia Play, gamegripper and various other control methods google play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ril.mootor.gmc trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMDfq8PLfLM

What in dear God's name...this looks outstanding!

[yogloo]

I kind of just got into android gaming a couple of months ago, I did a 20 year of Game Dev Story and don't feel like going through it again, there are a lot of kairosoft games, which other ones are the best? Gunman Clive looks pretty sweet, I'll probably get that too.

I think they are all the same. The only difference is your interest in the subject. Your level of interest in the subject multiplies the crack factor in kairosoft games. For example, I love game dev, football and grand prix story, yet I don't find hot spring story and academy any good, just because I'm not really interested in it. Yet my niece loves pocket academy more than the others.

[Girsej]

Another month, another game from Kairosoft!


https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....restaurant_en

[FoxSpirit]

I'm in year 10 of dungeon village and all I am missing for my 5 star rating is income. Lots of income. I think I did something wrong because every other requirement is already far exceeded.

[tastas]

I'm in year 10 of dungeon village and all I am missing for my 5 star rating is income. Lots of income. I think I did something wrong because every other requirement is already far exceeded.

Buy as many items from the item vendor as you can and use them to increase the rating and price of your buildings. I had the same problem, I could not get 5 stars in my first playthrough but I easily got 5 stars in my second.

[garath]

I'm in year 10 of dungeon village and all I am missing for my 5 star rating is income. Lots of income. I think I did something wrong because every other requirement is already far exceeded.

The income is the toughest part. Just keep boosting your buildings. It's also a timing thing. If you have most of your guys tied up in a quest, you aren't going to get that income. I ended up hitting it as they were all returning from a quest RIGHT as the month started. The spent crazy money and I didn't initiate any new quests until the month was over.

Also beef up the most used buildings - inn, bakery, etc

[Caesar III]

New kairosoft game alert! Cafeteria Nipponica. Haven't heard anything about it. https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....restaurant_en

Good timing. I'm nearly finished with dungeon village.

[LFMartins86]

Football Manager Handheld is coming to Android.

[ZZMitch]

Just downloaded Total Pool since I was looking for a pool gaming anyway.

Great game! Just waiting for the AI update.

As for recommendations:
Doodle Jump
Jewellust
Legends of Yore
Draw Something
Fruit Ninja
Alchemy
Jet Car Stunts
Robo Defense

[reKon]

YooNinja becomes soooo hard >.< Also, SpymOuse got an update and it's the thing we all wanted: short load times!!!!!! Fuck yeah. So, recommended by me: Birrzle Awesome action puzzler and free Majesty If you are into RTS/management hybrid games with nice graphics, this is your chance. But mages need training in conservation, don't waste Meteor storms on rats, guys :-P Sentinel III Still my fave TD game, great flow and graphics, the DLC campaign is tough as nails Jelly Defense For me, the most funny TD with outstanding art design and music Dungeon Village My fave Kairosoft game so far. I would really like to get O-Edo town :-\ Paladog Take your hero, regen mana, buy units with it, go attack with army and hero. Castle vs Castle in excellently polished quality. My SGS-II doesn't like it with sound running though, like almost a third of all games. Still recommended Arel Wars Same but different. And free. Don't be fooled by the resource called (c)ash, it's crystal you normally earn over the game, you don't need to buy that via IAP. Bit shady. Still recommended game since it's fun Pinball Arcade If your phone is up to the task and you like pinball, this is a must buy. Older phones may chug on the graphics and simulation load Block Breaker 3 HD If you like Arkanoid/Breakout games, this is an excellent version. The level design is simply shining Asphalt 6 HD Yeah yeah, racing on the phone. But if it wasn't for the control problem, this is a fun oldschool arcade racer, down to the enthusiatic announcer and pre-race intros. Fully worth my buck when it was on sale :-D Cut the Rope Cute and simple physics puzzler that is an alltime hit with everyone Where is my water This time, water is your puzzle element, where you must get water to your croc swampy by digging paths and avoiding drains, poisoned water, water absorbing growing bursh and countless other hazards. And tripple-rubberducking some levels can be a real b**** SpyMouse You are Agent mouse, on a mission to collect cheese. Top-down perspective. Avoid cats, trick cats, achieve goals. And after the update, finally with fixed loading times. Warning: huge download. Also, features awesome boss levels. Finally a game where I can say that :-P Space STG II Sins of a Solar empire with turn based battles. Aeyup. As good as it sounds if you are into that kind of thing. First 4 levels are free demo, purchase has to be made via PayPal since aparently, the Android doesn't like Poland and the author had to jump through that loop. But if you like it, worth the days wait for the unlock key. Phew, mini-list of what I played in more recent time. And it's a good one I'd say :-D

For Asphalt I learned that you can choose different control schemes. The ones that don't use the accelerometer still work well.

[chickdigger802]

So Epic Astro Story just hit ios.

How does it hold up to the other 'town building' ones? I found ode town and venture town to be a bit too slow for my taste.

[TetraxShards]

Football Manager Handheld is coming to Android.

Bye bye productivity.

[-bakalhau-]

Guess I'll be overclocking my Nexus S to 1.4Ghz for FM haha.

Edit: Oh and Virtua Tennis is awesome.

[Pikma]

Football Manager Handheld is coming to Android.

The world hates me, I just broke my Android's screen yesterday, and today I read this? I hate myself. :(

[WesternHeretic]

Thanks for the tip, I enjoyed the original! This doesn't really feel like a proper sequel though, but more like an updated and more polished version with some new features. Most of it looks, feels and plays exactly the same. But I'm not gonna complain about a better version of an already good game! The online feature is cool, but I'm pretty sure it isn't "real" online play. I am always immediately matched up with someone when I try, so my guess is that you're simply playing against recordings of previous matches (and someone else will play against your recording later, etc.). Since you're never directly interacting with your opponent this works fine.

I don't think it's recording, because half the time now when I get into a match people who see my items and they just quit right off the bat. Hell I haven't had anyone actually competed against me the entire way for like the last 40 matches.

[yogloo]

So Epic Astro Story just hit ios. How does it hold up to the other 'town building' ones? I found ode town and venture town to be a bit too slow for my taste.

I also want to know about this.

[wondermega]

pics

GunHead development (Android version) is coming along verrry slowly, but it is moving forward. iOS might wrap 1st but it's hard to tell; hopefully both will launch this summer (otherwise, I'll be out on the street!)

My other game Trapdoor is coming along quite well also. Android is 80% there and iOS is just recently getting moving as well: hopefully this should release within a month. Both games are extremely fun (if a developer is even allowed to say that of his own game) Keep your eyes peeled!

[Parallax]

So Epic Astro Story just hit ios. How does it hold up to the other 'town building' ones? I found ode town and venture town to be a bit too slow for my taste.

I got a lot farther in astro than I did in dungeon. Its seemed to move faster for me.

[Lonely1]

I lost it for a second and though that buying REC The game for a buck was a good idea. OMG...

It took almost a day to download, ok, it might have really big production values, right? Wrong, the game looks like crap, like an amateur AND talentless Quake 2 mod, with poor choice of colors.

But that's not the worse, the gameplay, it's duller than any amateur AND talentless Quake 2 mod I have ever tried, and that's without taking into account the poor touch controls.

[Chinpoko_Master]

Both Bejeweled 2 and Tetris have stopped working for me. Whenever I try to start them, I get an Airplay error of some sort, which is interesting. Isn't Airplay for Apple devices? I should mention that both of these games worked perfectly fine for a few months, then I boot them up and they get this error and stop working completely. Faulty patch? I don't know. Also worth noting that both games are from EA.

Anyone else have these sorts of problems? I want to re-install but isn't that just going to reset all my high-scores and stuff?

[PokéKong]

IIRC, they had some major problems with their download servers when it first came out and people weren't able to download the game. I don't think there's been any problems since then though.

I really wish people would stop downvoting apps just because they're having a technical issue, Google should do something to discourage that, probably have a pop up when you try to one-star that directs you to an actual support resource.

It is truly a flawless port.

[PaulLFC]

What's with games requiring internet connections every time they start? So annoying. I was on holiday last week so had data roaming turned off to avoid the ridiculous data charges. I try to start some games, and some of them refuse to even start because they can't find an internet connection.

Zenonia 4 refused to start, as did the new Baseball Superstars. To confuse things even further, Zenonia 3 starts fine without a connection, but 4 doesn't. Did devs really not think people might want to play games while on holiday?

[Nezumi]

I haven't read the whole thread so I don't know if someone already recommended something like that, but I'm looking for a game which is like the old TDE (The Dark Eye) games. Especially the first two. Is there something like that playable on my nexus s?

[BiggNife]

What's with games requiring internet connections every time they start? So annoying. I was on holiday last week so had data roaming turned off to avoid the ridiculous data charges. I try to start some games, and some of them refuse to even start because they can't find an internet connection. Zenonia 4 refused to start, as did the new Baseball Superstars. To confuse things even further, Zenonia 3 starts fine without a connection, but 4 doesn't. Did devs really not think people might want to play games while on holiday?

Yeah, its DRM. And it's absolutely ridiculous. The newest version of Flight Control has it too, I believe. It sucks for my Kindle because it doesn't have 3G, and I can't get a wifi signal in my dorm room.

ZooKeeper DX had it, but they got rid of it in one of the latest patches. Good on Kiteretsu.

[The Friendly Monster]

I really wish people would stop downvoting apps just because they're having a technical issue, Google should do something to discourage that, probably have a pop up when you try to one-star that directs you to an actual support resource. It is truly a flawless port.

Frustrating as a developer too if someone reports a bug in there with no further info and no way to contact them.

[moojito]

I'm really surprised at the lack of decent turn based strategy games for android. I would've thought they'd be perfect. Maybe some card type game like metal gear acid, as well. I really don't understand how there are so many action games, racing games, even gta 3. I don't want any of that.

[Easy_D]

So I decided to give Painkiller a try and..wow.
That is some of the most putrid trash I have ever played, holy shit. Avoid at all costs.
Now I want to purify myself, are there any good simple FPS games? I mean, Doom would be ace, but no, no doom on Android :(.

[rubbishmonkey]

youmobile.org have the ad free version of angry birds space to download, which is nice if its a legit site (it looks like it is... i appear to be following their samsung page on facebook)

[tborsje]

So I decided to give Painkiller a try and..wow. That is some of the most putrid trash I have ever played, holy shit. Avoid at all costs. Now I want to purify myself, are there any good simple FPS games? I mean, Doom would be ace, but no, no doom on Android :(.

There's quite a few doom ports for Android, isn't there? I use DoomGLES, it works fine. Xperia Play controls work great too.

[BiggNife]

So heads up, since I'm willing to bet a lot of you don't look at the Pinball Arcade thread -

The Pinball Arcade for Android recently updated with two new tables, Medieval Madness and Bride of Pinbot. Medieval Madness is completely free for the month (no high score limit), and I highly recommend checking it out because it's honestly one of the best Bally/Williams tables ever produced.

[Thrakier]

So heads up, since I'm willing to bet a lot of you don't look at the Pinball Arcade thread - The Pinball Arcade for Android recently updated with two new tables, Medieval Madness and Bride of Pinbot. Medieval Madness is completely free for the month (no high score limit), and I highly recommend checking it out because it's honestly one of the best Bally/Williams tables ever produced.

Free the month as in only playable for a month?

[beje]

If you like rhythm games, take a look at this one and thank me later:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...l0dXMuZnVsbCJd

Just make sure you have a screen 3.5" or bigger, it's a bit difficult to play on 3" (._.U) oh and another thing: the game is free but only has 3 songs with 2 difficulty levels. To unlock the rest it's a one-time $1.99 payment.

[FoxSpirit]

Free the month as in only playable for a month?

Free the month as in "no score limit". You can always buy it later the normal way.

[BiggNife]

If you like rhythm games, take a look at this one and thank me later: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...l0dXMuZnVsbCJd Just make sure you have a screen 3.5" or bigger, it's a bit difficult to play on 3" (._.U) oh and another thing: the game is free but only has 3 songs with 2 difficulty levels. To unlock the rest it's a one-time $1.99 payment.

Thanks a lot for pointing this out - I've been looking for a rhythm game that works on my device for a while.

I will say that it does feel like there's a little lag between the music and what's happening on screen, and I'm not sure if it's because of my device or what, but it's definitely still playable. I also wish they put in a one or two second delay after pausing. I don't regret getting it for $2 though.

[Thrakier]

Thanks a lot for pointing this out - I've been looking for a rhythm game that works on my device for a while. I will say that it does feel like there's a little lag between the music and what's happening on screen, and I'm not sure if it's because of my device or what, but it's definitely still playable. I also wish they put in a one or two second delay after pausing. I don't regret getting it for $2 though.

I just tried it as well and...I don't know man. Feels random. I'm a drum player myself so maybe I have high standards, but I couldn't connect to the gameplay, the rythm or the songs...

[beje]

Thanks a lot for pointing this out - I've been looking for a rhythm game that works on my device for a while. I will say that it does feel like there's a little lag between the music and what's happening on screen, and I'm not sure if it's because of my device or what, but it's definitely still playable. I also wish they put in a one or two second delay after pausing. I don't regret getting it for $2 though.

It's not a delay, most songs work on a counter-tempo. Leave the basic-rigid-whatever rhythm that works for other games aside and listen closely to the music. I though the same at first but then I noticed most songs go with the melody and not the beat.

[R1CHO]

I am rediscovering some psx classics with the fpse emulator. Played and loved the first cd of Valkyrie Profile (i cant make the cd change to work, neither on the pc with epsx :(...) and now i am starting FF Tactics.

It works pretty well, but of course eat battery like a hungry bastard.

[ZZMitch]

Does anyone know if there are any good loot rpgs/dungeon crawlers in the store?

I have been playing Legends of Yore and it is fun, I was just wondering what else was out there.