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Hoplite
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Deep gameplay that harkens back to chess or other grid based games, where planning and strategy take a front seat
You must plan your movements and attacks, paying attention to all enemy positions and their attacks. This makes for a game that the player can pore over their options, for as long as they like, which can be pretty enveloping.
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Short game
Hoplite does not take that long to complete as it can be finished in an average playthrough in around an hour.
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Easy to understand the rules as any pertinent info is relayed before a move decision is needed
Someone called it "Chess, the roguelike". You have all the information before you move, every time. Enemies follow a simple ruleset, with no variation. There is almost no randomness. You know that you will die the turn before you do, and you will die because you painted yourself into a corner.
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Great replay value thanks to the roguelike random generation
There is a good list of achievements, which creates a high replay value. It encourages the user to play very differently in subsequent replays. Which is great for keeping the game fresh.
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Can be played at your own pace thanks to the turn based nature of the title
Hoplite is a turn based game, making for something that people can take their time with, deciding on their strategy for each move.
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Extended gameplay when you finish the title, with the fun but difficult game+ gameplay mode
Starting on level 16, the altars get replaced by a portal. The player has the choice to "win" the game by exiting through the portal, or to ignore the portal on that level and venture deeper, aiming for higher scores on progressively more difficult floors. This is great for those that enjoy more challenge and extra content past the regular ending.
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Well-balanced
Other, more popular, mobile roguelikes are far too random. A lot of people associate roguelikes with randomness, but a lot of effort goes into making sure that they provide consistently winnable games. When you lose a game it should be because you did something dumb, not because the RNG didn't deign it today. Hoplite nails this.
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Large assortment of enemies keeps the gameplay and strategies required fresh
There is a wide array of enemies to encounter and fight, which keeps encounters fresh as well as the strategies needed.
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Genre:
Roguelike
Co-Op:
None
Publisher:
Magma Fortress
Controller Support:
None
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TinyKeep
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8
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6
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1
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Genre:
Roguelike
Co-Op:
None
Publisher:
Digital Tribe
Controller Support:
SHIELD / HID
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$4.99
14
5
Out There: Ω Edition
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3
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3
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Pro
Each playthrough is unique thanks to the procedurally generated levels
Out There procedurally generates the game by generating random modular elements on each playthrough, making for a unique experience on every play through.
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Uninspiring gameplay
There is an extremely limited number of actions to undertake. Playing it sometimes feels like a grind.
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Fun turn-based resource management where you are always juggling items on the fly, which requires a lot of quick thinking
Out There features a great mix of turn based strategy with complex resource management. The resource management works by only allowing you so many slots to store needed materials. These materials are collected on and around planets, and vary depending on where you are. So it makes for a situation where you need to carefully manage your inventory in order to have the necessary materials on hand to survive, which is no an easy task.
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The graphics are a power-hog
While the graphics are beautiful, the 3D graphics are a hog and if you're going to be playing this on the go you should probably grab a powerbank if you want to play it for any extended periods of time.
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Beautiful art that shows off tons of polish, making for a gorgeous looking game
The game has beautiful hand drawn graphics as well as a great score with lonely overtones, which creates a fantastic and original feeling atmosphere. This sort of polish in a mobile game is not always the norm, which is why Out There tends to stand out above many other options.
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Each replay feels very similar
There is a multitude of ways to die in Out There, and being that the game is a roguelike, there will be a lot of restarts. Each and every death brings the player back to the beginning, to do everything over again. This can be frustrating, and a cause for lulls in play at each beginning.
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Genre:
Roguelike / Strategy / Simulation
Co-Op:
None
Publisher:
Mi-Clos Studio
Controller Support:
No
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$3.99
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Angband Variants
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4
Cons
3
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Pro
Contains ToME 2.3.5 -- which is a fan favorite
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You need a physical keyboard to really enjoy this game
You can't select / customize software keyboards, which makes controlling the game more difficult than using a real keyboard that can.
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Can be customized
Using the right app you customize the variant through the files.
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Cannot change the game
It always starts with ToME.
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Based on Tolkien universe
Being based on the Tolkien universe makes for a familiar environment for fans as well as a deep offering of texture that would be hard to match from scratch.
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Enemies can target from off screen
While enemies can target from off screen the player is unable to target them until they show onscreen, which means the player can get hit from enemies they can not see or retaliate.
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Five variants in one game
There are 5 variants of the original Angband included in this app, Sangband, Steamband, ToME, NPP Angband and Sil. With 5 games in 1 this app offers a robust offering of playtime.
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Publisher:
angdroid.org
Controller Support:
None
File Size:
6.2M
Required Android Version:
1.5 and up
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Free
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Ananias
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9
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6
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2
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Pro
Four classes
There are four available classes Alchemist, Arcane, Paladin, and Hunter, each with their own abilities. This gives a good variety to play with making a different experience when each one is used.
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Application is updated frequently
Sometimes features are replaced with other features which significantly change the feel of the game. This can be disorienting.
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Free version available
There is a free version of Ananias available for user to try before they purchase the full game.
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Too much focus on animal companion
If or when the players animal companion dies the game becomes too difficult, making for a scenario where it is best to start over. This makes too much focus on the animal during gameplay as it needs to be kept alive the whole time to succeed.
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Basically a full game
Although a demo - as the developer calls the game, you can use up to 4 classes to complete the WHOLE game. There's no restriction whatsoever.
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Combat based on D&D dice rolling
Player and enemy hits are calculated from random dice rolls just as it would be in a Dungeons and Dragons game. This randomizes battles a bit making it somewhat luck based.
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Leverages touch screen nicely
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Animal companions
Players can choose an animal companion to accompany them in the game with each one differing in health and strength, giving even more variety to the game over top the player classes to choose from.
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Publisher:
Slashware Interactive
Controller Support:
None
File Size:
45M
Required Android Version:
4.0 and up
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$3.99
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Caves (Roguelike)
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Easy to pick up and play for those familiar with roguelike gameplay
Anyone with any familiarity with roguelikes at all should be up and running with the basic game mechanics within seconds.
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Poor documentation
While figuring it out as you go is part of the charm of roguelikes, this gives you nothing at all. Press "new game" and go.
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New experience every time
It's Minecraft, but roguelike. Awesome game.
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Resets to start of floor when app is idle for too long
Whenever you reload, it sets you back to the start of the current floor if you have had the app running in the background for long enough that it forgets where it was. More frequent saving would alleviate this problem somewhat.
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Game is in early dev, where new content is constantly being added
A lot of new content is planned. The game is constantly updating. No need to start a new game after each update. Old saves are compatible with new versions.
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Genre:
Rogeulike
Co-Op:
None
Controller Support:
No
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Towelfight 2
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Humorous story
The game has some moments that make you snicker and make sure no description found in the game is bland.
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Iffy controls
While the controls are not horrible they sometimes don't work all that well as sometimes they glitch out where your character may move on their own.
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Great art style
The art style is appealing and original, giving a unique look to the game.
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Pixelance
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Permdeath
Not for weaklings.
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Randomness
Random loot and areas.
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Permdeath
No pain no gain, or satisfaction that you survived 10 min longer.
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Darkness Survival
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Has ads
You can skip them with the premium currency. But the ads are always triggered by user action, so they don't randomly interrupt your games. This means they're also technically optional, but they give you bonuses you'll probably want.
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Learn spells
There are magic scrolls that work once and rarer scrolls that let you learn the spell for the rest of the run.
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Mediocre translation
While the basic spelling and grammar seem correct, the writing could really be better. It's often not clear what things do, even when they're documented.
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Can play for free
You can buy the premium currency, but you get enough of it through normal play that it's not required.
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Four character classes
One of them is a rogue, but you have to unlock it.
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Permanent upgrades
Each time you die or defeat a boss (every five floors) you get permanent upgrades, in the form of Runes (which you can swap out to customize your class at the start of each game) or Recipes (which you can use to craft items from materials found in-game).
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Hell, The Dungeon Again!
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3
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Clean, simple offline game
After pixel dungeon, one of the few games that "get it." It's solvable, incremental and fun to play without complexity. No intrusive ads or requirements to log in or give away permissions to view your contacts.
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Bland item options
There is not much option of the choices for weapons.
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Three character classes to choose from
There are three character classes the player can choose from before starting a game, they are the cleric, the huntress, and the berserker.
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Many grammar and punctuation errors
A most inexcusable problem is the grammatical errors present in this title.
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Pleasant ambient music
The music provided in game is a joy to listen too.
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Publisher:
No
Controller Support:
None
File Size:
2.2 and up
Required Android Version:
Everyone
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$0.99
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Amoebattle
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2
Cons
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Beautiful
Amoebattle has many colorful and friendly worlds and characters to offer.
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Gets difficult
Amoebattle is easy to learn but once a player gets into a bit of the game the battles become very tough.
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8 to 10 hours of gameplay
There's quite a bit of gameplay and variety for a mobile RTS game.
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$0.99
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Super Hexagon
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3
Cons
2
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Pro
Addictively challenging gameplay where "just one more game" is a constant
You will die, a lot, and that is the point. The game is challenging, but fair. It is as much about memorization as it is about precision of movement. This makes for a game that needs to be practiced, quite a bit, which should appeal to those who enjoy working for their achievements.
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May cause nausea
The fast spinning graphics could cause some people a bit of nausea.
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Aggressive aesthetic that forces the player to adapt to succeed, which keeps the gameplay interesting
The visual design of the game consists of basic geometric shapes in bright colors that turn and blink, all while you are trying to stay focused on a little triangle in the middle. This can be distracting and is by design in order to try to trip up the player in their goal of continuing as long as they can.
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Not free
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Great soundtrack that complements the gameplay perfectly
The soundtrack is done by BossFightSwe, who is very well known for their video game sounds.
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Genre:
Action / Arcade
Co-Op:
None
Controller Support:
No
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$2.99
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Pixel Heroes: Byte & Magic
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Pixel perfect
Graphics and fonts are pixel perfect.
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Limited starting characters
Starting characters are limited and random, which can be frustrating, especially when the game is centered around restarting many, many times.
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Retro look, sound & feel
Authentic 8bit visuals, sound & music. Also with authentic low screen resolution.
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No roguelite features
Pixel Heroes subscribes to Roguelike rules where there is zero carry over from previous playthroughs. When compared to the small amount of progression seen in Roguelites this may be a turn off for some users.
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Quick save
A feature that should be necessary for all mobile games, quick save allows the user to set the game down at any time by saving quickly, making for a game that can be played in plenty of short bursts without loosing any progression.
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Status effects overpowered
Status effects have too much of an advantage over the player, which means a focus has to be on countering them, leaving other elements to not be focused on due to being under-powered in comparison.
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Humorous with nerd culture references
The game has a good sense of humor with many inside jokes referencing things such as Tolkien, Lovecraft as well as modern day dev. culture.
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Not a lot of inventory space for storage of items
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Tons of loot
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Platforms:
Windows, Linux, Mac, iOS, Android
Publisher:
Headup Games
Controller Support:
None
File Size:
47M
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$6.99
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Fiz : Brewery Management Game
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4
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Con
Can get dull
Fiz tends to be a slow game, which means it can lead to loss of interest while playing.
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Fun even without beer knowledge
Great business model game similar to Kairosoft games.
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Not a lot of variety in visuals or music
The 2D sprite graphics are a little generic, just as the music. This can get tiring after a while as little of the aesthetics of the game change as you progress.
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Great depth of beer brewery gameplay that yields quite a lot to explore
There are a huge selection of recipes for beers, that need the correct amounts of specific ingredients that can be made with the correct equipment by the correct staff and sold to the market that demands it. Make a mistake in balancing any of these points and suffer the consequences.
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Weak - Game dev tycoon like game
Content of the game is poor. It consists of setting up a brew of a special beer and sell it at a place for that beer. There are a few~3-4 upgrades for 4 parts of your brewery and you can recruit employees. Buy a new recipe for beer and restart the brew. I love the genre - but this title is without love and without content. Instead get GameDevTycoon, Graveyard Keeper or Potato weaponshop for example.
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Variety of gameplay elements keeps the player engaged
To break up the monotony of constant stale management of business there are challenges and events that happen, usually in the form of a goal that you have to reach in order to get a reward, that you can take on or ignore. Additionally, you can exercise your fingers by trying to catch mice that run around your brewery, these mice will give you money and recipe scraps.
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Not a free game
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Genre:
Economics-based
Co-Op:
None
Controller Support:
No
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$2.99
76
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Wayward Souls
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7
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5
Cons
1
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No in-app-purchases or paid updates, the game has a singular price for all of the content
Wayward Souls developer RocketCat Games has promised that there will never be any in-app-purchases added to the game nor will there ever be any paid updates.
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Can feel repetitive
Even though it is by design, having to repeat many of the same areas (despite being randomly generated) feels repetitive after a while, which can lead to boredom while playing. So it is up to the player how soon they will tire.
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Choice of character class gives the chance for different strategy and playstyles as well as something to strive for by unlocking them
There is a total of six characters that can be used in game with three to start and three unlocked through playing and beating the games dungeons. Each one feels unique and will have a different playstyle that will have to be used, making for varied gameplay.
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Good controller support makes for an easier way to control the game
Wayward Souls has support for MOGA controllers as well as HID bluetooth controller support.
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Fantastic touch screen controls that are responsive and easy to use
The touch screen controls in Wayward Souls handle beautifully, something many mobile games struggle with but work quite well here making for an enjoyable control experience.
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Easily played offline thanks to the game not needing an internet connection once installed
Wayward Souls allows for complete offline play, making for a good game to be played when there is no internet connection.
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Genre:
Adventure / RPG / Roguelike
Co-Op:
None
Publisher:
Noodlecake Studios Inc
Controller Support:
MOGA / HID
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$6.99
100
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Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup
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4
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2
Cons
1
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Simple character creation with different classes
There are a few different classes available at character creation, each one has it's own abilities that are different from the others. Creating one is quite simple, which makes for a fast way to get into the game and start playing.
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Have to fiddle with controls
Being that the game uses an emulated keyboard on screen it works best on tablet, though is not really the preferred method (but is the only one) since it takes up screen space.
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Gold Standard for roguelikes
The controls and replayability have been refined over the years. Whether the player chooses to play with Tiles (graphics) or console (ASCII) the game works well even when choosing online or offline play. Either way there is just enough interface to play the game.
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Platforms:
Windows, Linux, Mac, Android
Publisher:
barbs
Controller Support:
None
File Size:
19MB
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Free
225
34
Random Adventure Roguelike
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10
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Pros
6
Cons
3
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Fun mix of sandbox and roguelike gameplay, where you decide where you want to go and what you want to do
The game sets you in an open world with random quests. You can go wherever you want, kill monsters, help people by taking quests, craft items, improve your equipment, or even sail to another island. This makes for a game that can be played as the player wants, exploring and adventuring as they please.
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Very small overland screen/map
While there is a huge amount of customization and crafting, the dungeon and overland map/screen seems added as an afterthought. The result is that it's easy to lose track of where you are, and it often feels like you aren't "going" anywhere.
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Retro but modern look and feel makes for a game that gives some nostalgia while also keeping up with its contemporaries
The game has no graphics (apart from the icons for the items and menus) but has a nice layout design and colorful text. It just feels like an old-school game made today.
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Buggy
Crafting weapons seems to not allow any weapon higher than a 1/1. The game may crash when trying to save and exit or just crash while playing. Making for a frustrating experience.
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Enormous amount of content that allows for tons of customization, allowing each game to feel unique
There is a huge number of skills and ways you can improve your character, with a cool leveling system. The sheer amount of customizations included in this content makes for a way to have unique playthroughs, when making different choices.
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Low quality graphics
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The turn based gameplay lends itself well to those that enjoy taking their time with thought out moves
Like an true roguelike the game is turn-based, meaning every turn the player takes, the rest of the board takes on turn. This way you can easily labor over what you would like to do next, as nothing happens in the game until you move.
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Completely free, meaning anyone can try the game
The game is currently completely free, with an option for donations so the developer feels more motivated to continue developing the game. There are no ads, and there's no bonus if you donate. It's just an altruistic option.
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Intuitive interface where it is pretty easy to figure out how to navigate the game
Being based on text graphics the game controls are pretty intuitive being that what there is to do is displayed in text on the screen.
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Genre:
Open-world / Roguelike
Co-Op:
None
Publisher:
Archison
Controller Support:
None
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Free
76
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Osmos HD
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6
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3
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Con
Not available on Android anymore
PC only via Steam.
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Relaxing all around design that is great for lounging and passive play
Due to games ambient soundtrack and calm gameplay, this game creates a no-stress environment, allowing it to be thoroughly enjoyed at your own pace.
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Gameplay is too short
The content of the games lasts about 5 hours, which could be easily done in one sitting.
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Multiple game modes to choose from keeps the gameplay fresh, by switching it up
There are two game modes for Osmos to choose from: Odyssey and Arcade. Odyssey is a 27-level long campaign mode that takes you through the story of Osmos, all the while progressing in complexity. On the other hand, Arcade is a free-play mode with adjustable difficulty and game types that are unlocked once Odyssey mode has been completed.
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Not free
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Beautiful visual design that shows a lot of polish and love
The visual design is clear and beautiful, giving all the necessary gameplay information while being very pleasant to simply look at.
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Wonderfully ambient soundtrack that suits the gameplay perfectly
This award-winning hypnotic ambient soundtrack will make you forget about your surroundings and completely engross you.
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Accommodating multiplayer mode, whether you want to play locally or online
Osmos HD offers a local and online multiplayer mode that offers 6 distinct arenas.
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Easily try the game for free thanks to a free demo that is available
If you are not convinced that this game is worth your money, you can download and play a demo from the Google Play store.
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Genre:
Puzzle / Arcade
Co-Op:
None
Controller Support:
No
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$5
140
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Tales of the Adventure Company
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4
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2
Cons
1
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Rewarding gameplay the more you die
The more you die in Tales of the Adventure Company the more advantage you have and the better chance you have at finally finishing a level.
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Con
Repetition of the same levels caused by many loses may aggravate players
The game is difficult and you will die a lot which means that there will be a lot of repetition of playing certain levels.
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Assortment of usable heroes
There is an assortment of usable heroes in game that each have their own traits allowing for the player to build teams customized to their playstyle or needed task.
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Publisher:
Slothwerks
Controller Support:
None
File Size:
22M
Required Android Version:
2.3 and up
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$1.99
11
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Pixel Dungeon
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14
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Pros
10
Cons
3
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Pro
A variety of mods are available, which extend the gameplay by a large margin
There are multiple mods available that extend the gameplay or even just change it outright. This way there are many choices to the player as to how they would like the game to play.
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Pixel Dungeon is hard
Pixel Dungeon's difficulty can be a turn off for some players as it is quite challenging. While there will be those that enjoy such difficulty, those looking for something easy may not enjoy the game.
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Tons of replayability thanks to the randomly generated level
In true roguelike fashion, levels are randomly generated each time a new game is started. On top of this mechanic, Pixel Dungeon goes one step further by randomizing effects of all items as well, so it's impossible to tell if a dropped item will have a positive or a negative effect based on its sprite representation.
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Overly random
A lot of people see roguelike design as being based around randomness. It's actually a far more precise set of balances than that. A lot of roguelike developers shy way from "randomly generated content" in favor of the term "procedurally generated content." The reason for this is that a well designed roguelike is well balanced enough that if you lose or win, it's all because of the actions you took. Pixel Dungeon has a habit of sometimes generating dungeons that are basically impossible and sometimes generating dungeons that are laughably easy.
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Challenging and fun gameplay that lends itself well to repeat plays
Pixel Dungeon's gameplay is intuitive, allowing for it to be easy to get into. What is great though is that it's also very challenging, quickly making the experience both rewarding and addictive. Just one more game is a thought many will have before actually turning off their device.
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Randomness cannot be turned off
Since everything in Pixel Dungeon is randomized, sometimes a player's character can get killed in ways that cannot be avoided. There is no way to escape this issue since randomization is baked in with no way to turn it off.
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Detail-oriented design lends itself well to many gameplay elements, giving a feeling of polish and care not normally found on mobile
Small details in the art design helps to add immersion to the gameplay.
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A good variation in items allows the player to constantly discover new and exciting ways to tackle the game
Next to the typical selection of buffs, de-buffs, potions (that can be either consumed or thrown), weapons and armor (the latter two have to identified and can carry with them bonuses and curses), there are also less common items like random teleportation scrolls, map reveals, etc.
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Easily play without an internet connection as the game can be played in-full offline
Pixel Dungeon does not require an internet connection to use, making for a good game to play when there is no internet to connect to such as on flights.
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Beautiful pixel artwork that should offer a good bit of nostalgia for anyone who grew up with games that look similar
This looks like one of the good SNES RPGs. For someone who grew up loving those games, that's a huge plus.
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Being completely free and open-source means that anyone can try the game in order to see if they like it
No advertisements, no in-game store, and available for free with the source code available on GitHub. *There is a link in the game where users can donate money to the developer. This of course does not mean you have to, but it is marked as a game with in-app-purchased because of it.
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Has a reasonable amount of strategical depth where the player can easily plan out their next move
The top-down, turn-based nature of the game gives the opportunity to plan out a complex series of moves. This way there is no time constraint, and the player can leisurely strategize what they would like to do next.
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Hold your device as you like as the game can be played in portrait or landscape
Allowing the user to switch from portrait or landscape makes for an easy way to switch playstyles (one handed, two handed) depending on what device is being used (tablet, phone) as well as what is most comfortable for the user.
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Genre:
Roguelike
Co-Op:
None
Publisher:
watabou
Controller Support:
None
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