When comparing BombSquad vs TinyKeep, the Slant community recommends BombSquad for most people. In the question“What are the best HID (human interface device) gamepad supported Android games?” BombSquad is ranked 4th while TinyKeep is ranked 29th. The most important reason people chose BombSquad is:
BombSquad consists of a bomb-based multiplayer gameplay (somewhat similar to Bomberman) that is geared towards a party setting. Throwing bombs at your friends (who are in the same room or online) while you simultaneously try not to get blown up yourself makes for great fun, especially in large groups.
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Pros
Pro Fun party game mechanics makes this a great game to play at gatherings
BombSquad consists of a bomb-based multiplayer gameplay (somewhat similar to Bomberman) that is geared towards a party setting. Throwing bombs at your friends (who are in the same room or online) while you simultaneously try not to get blown up yourself makes for great fun, especially in large groups.
Pro Intuitive mechanics allows the game to be an easy title for anyone to pick up and play
The mechanics of the game are quite easy to understand. This way anyone to wants to try it out will not have to deal with hours spent learning the game. Great for a party with many players, or across multiple different platforms from home, since just about anyone can grasp the mechanics quickly.
Pro Good cross platform compatibility means you can play against anyone, no matter what platform they play on
BombSquad can be played cross platform on Android, iOS, PC, and Mac. This way no matter the platform the player prefers, they can still play with their friends.
Pro Large amount of game modes keeps the gameplay fresh
There are 12 online and local co-op missions in the game that allow for up to 4 players. There are also player modes (like tower defense or football), as well as a couple of PvP modes, such as free for all or versus. Sadly, the only single player modes are co-op modes played with an AI.
Pro Innovative and versatile control schemes allows for a wide selection of methods of controlling the game
BombSquad is one of the few games that has succeeded in innovating android gaming. You can set a tablet or an android TV as the screen, while using the remote app on your Android or iOS phone as the controller. They connect to each other via WiFi, which allows for responsive controls over wireless.
Pro Momentum based gameplay allows the player to utilize their movement to their advantage
During gameplay, players can utilize their momentum by hitting harder or throwing farther. So starting from one side of the screen and then reaching the other as you perform a throw or hit can give a lot more strength to their throws or hits.
Pro Immersive mode support allows the game to display in full while being played on an Android device with a software navigation bar (stock Android)
BombSquad has built-in immersive mode support for playing games in full screen on devices that have software navigation keys. This is done by the OS, hiding the navigation bar while playing the game, so it plays fullscreen.
Pro Heaven for modders
With some Python knowledge, making new gamemodes is very easy. With a little more work, you can totally flip the game on its head with new characters, powerups and maps.
Pro SHIELD games and K1 compatibility affords the game even better performance
Bombsquad is SHIELD games compatible and nVidia K1 optimized. This makes for a good game to test out the graphics capability of a Shield device or the Nexus 9, as the K1 offers 50% more detailed graphics.
Pro Randomly generated levels allows the game to always stay fresh and new
Each level is randomly generated, allowing each play to feel fresh and different from any other. There is no telling how each floor will be laid out, which makes for a game with limitless replayability.
Pro Immersive mode suppot allows the game to play in full screen, hiding the software navigation and notification bars
TinyKeep has support for immersive mode on Android 4.4+. This allows the game to be played in the entire screen on devices that uses navigation software buttons.
Pro Good controller support that makes for more tactical control of the game
TinyKeep has controller support for SHIELD devices as well as any HID controller, which is great for those that would prefer to play the game with a controller over using a touch screen.
Pro Being SHIELD compatible and Tegra optimized allows for a more graphicly intensive experience over the majority of games found on Android
Tiny Keep works with all SHIELD devices as well as other Tegra devices such as the Nexus 9. This allows for a more graphically intensive game, due to taking advantage of the Tegra GPUs.
Pro Different endings and Game+ mode give plenty incentive to play the game for a long time
There are 3 different endings to the game, which gives a good bit of incentive to replay numerous times in order to see them all as well as a Game+ mode that makes the game even more difficult.
Pro Fun mechanic where the environment can be used against enemies
Parts of the environment in the game can be used against ones enemies, such as spike floor traps, turned over fire pits or even captive NPCs. Utilizing these objects or NPCs adds an extra set of tools to aid in the players fight to reach the end of each level.
Cons
Con Not enough support for IOS
Con Not much fun when played alone
While this game has a single player campaign, playing alone isn't as much fun as the multiplayer. Single player mode tends to be extremely difficult, which does detract from the enjoyment of the gameplay. Also, being that the game is designed to be played in groups, to play against 3 other AI players in not as fun or as unpredictable as playing against human players.
Con Only works on limited devices
TinyKeep, being a very graphically intensive game has been ported specifically for Tegra K1 devices with newly added support for the Tegra 4. Sadly this means that devices without a Tegra K1 or 4 will not be able to run the game.