Stuart Dredge reviews five new Android games. As ever, (Free + IAP) means the app is freemium and uses in-app purchases.
Attack the Light
Thankfully it's a stronger week for Android games, led by this excellent title from Cartoon Network. Based on its Steven Universe show, this is an accessible yet quirky role-playing game with bags of replayability.
DomiNations (Free + IAP)
DomiNations is the work of designer Brian Reynolds, who gamers of a certain age will remember for his work on Civilization II. His latest work remains in a strategic, empire-building vein as you take your civiliz... your nation from the Stone Age to the Space Age.
Marvel Mighty Heroes (Free + IAP)
More free-to-play action here from DeNA - the firm that's working with Nintendo on that company's first mobile games - and an all-action Marvel game. All the familiar Marvel superheroes are present and correct, as are four-player co-operative battles.
Boulder Dash 30th Premium (IAP)
I grew up with Boulder Dash on the Commodore 64, but it's certainly been gussied up since those pixelly 8-bit days. This 30th anniversary version has 21st century graphics, but retains high playability and some well-crafted puzzling.
Playworld Superheroes
Ported from iOS, this action game is aimed at children who want a mixture of light crafting and heavy alien-shooting gameplay. They create a superhero suit for their character from (virtual) cardboard, then set off to save the world.
Tomb Raider I
Another game that I grew up with. Square Enix is now bringing the very first Tomb Raider back for Android: a history lesson for young gamers, or a nostalgia-fest for older players.
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