AppAdvice

I’ve been playing HoPiKo for a few days now, and while I’m still early on in the game (it’s difficult!), I have been loving every minute of it so far. The graphics are top-notch, the chiptunes are awesome, the controls are intuitive and optimized for the platform, and the gameplay itself is insanely challenging while being fun. It’s a unique concept in terms of game mechanics and story, so it’s worth checking out this weekend.

I’m still in the beginning of Galactic Keep because the combat is fairly difficult (but fun), and I’ve died a few times trying to make my way through the first map. However, I’m in love with the awesome style and music, and the game is enjoyable with the challenging gameplay and smart AI for enemies. Even though it’s a video game, it brings that tabletop RPG feeling home, and I appreciate that a lot. For games like this, skeuomorphism cannot die.

I’m a big fan of bullet hell shmups, so I’ve been enjoying Starseed: Origin a lot, even though I’m still pretty early on in the game. The amazing visual and music style takes me back to my youth, and the controls feel natural for the platform, though my finger does get in the way sometimes (this happens for all games like this). Starseed also encapsulates the “just one more go” feeling well, so it’s hard to put down once you get going.

I love minimally designed physics-based puzzle games, and Trick Shot is one of my favorites this week. The game not only looks great and has some fun sounds, but is a test of skill and precision. If you are looking for a challenge this weekend, go grab Trick Shot and give it a try for yourself.

I’m still early on in the game, but so far I’m finding it to be incredibly enjoyable thanks to the fantastic concept, distinctive gameplay elements, and challenging world. Plus, the game looks gorgeous with the 3-D pixelated style and the music is like candy to your ears. I just hope to see better camera control in the future, and maybe some improvement to the colors at night so it’s easier to tell where you are.

I’ve been spending a good amount of time on Ski Safari 2 since the weekend, and I must say, this is a great sequel. The visuals are lush and detailed, the music is delightful, the one-touch controls always feel natural and intuitive, and the challenging gameplay will keep you busy for hours, perhaps even days. Plus, with the amount of content that you can unlock, there is little reason to not keep playing.

I highly recommend checking out Barmark if you want something to unwind with after a long day, or want a break from stress-inducing video games.

I’m in love with the beautiful visual style, the music, and the challenging gameplay that offers much more than your typical infinite runner. The controls are intuitive and responsive for touch screens, which I am happy to see. This is definitely a title that I’ll be coming back to again and again.

I highly recommend checking out Piloteer if you’re a fan of Trebella’s work, or just enjoy hysterical rag-doll physics games.

I recommend giving this title a try if you are even remotely interested in a new bubble shooter pachinko game.