{"id":105067,"date":"2019-12-06T11:34:33","date_gmt":"2019-12-06T11:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pockettactics.com\/articles\/best-new-iphone-android-games-december-6th-2019\/"},"modified":"2019-12-06T11:34:33","modified_gmt":"2019-12-06T11:34:33","slug":"the-weekender-conqueror-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2019\/12\/06\/the-weekender-conqueror-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"The Weekender: Conqueror Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s been a very meaty week for new releases and updates, and I\u2019d like to think the content this week has been pretty diverse too. We gave one last look at our 2019 mobile guide<\/a> before the year ends, whilst also writing up some interesting news bits as well as dropping a new guide.<\/p>\n

Next week we should have a few more reviews and features for you as well.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, thousands of miles away…<\/p>\n

New iPhone & Android Releases<\/h2>\n

Queen\u2019s Wish: The Conqueror (iOS<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

The studio that brought you the Avadon<\/em> and Avernum<\/em> RPG series are back with another hardcore, open-ended top-down RPG adventure. This game was successfully kickstarted to celebrate the studio\u2019s 25 year run as a developer. We haven\u2019t had a chance to test it out yet, but we know the developer\u2019s games in general are thought well of, so we figured it was worth highlighting. We\u2019ll try and get someone on the review for this as soon as we can.<\/p>\n

In Queen\u2019s Wish<\/em> you play the exiled daughter of a Queen who banishes you to the furthest reaches of the empire to test your worth. Haven is a back-water, surrounded by unruly vassals, and it\u2019s your drop to bring them all to heel. It boats 50+ hours of gameplay with an open-ended story and tactical combat.<\/p>\n

[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mkRdCWmBh2k]<\/p>\n

Eve Echoes CBT (iOS<\/a> & Android<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

CCP Games has finally released a mobile version of EVE Online<\/em> in the form of EVE Echoes<\/em> (developed by NetEase). Previously we had our eyes on something called EVE: War of Ascension<\/em> but that project looks to have disappeared. Echoes<\/em> looks like a more literal translation of the game onto mobile devices in terms of features, functionality and presentation. The Open Beta Test launched on iOS via Testflight and on Android via Google Play at the start of the week – we\u2019ve got a tips guide<\/a> for anyone who\u2019s looking to get started.<\/p>\n

I\u2019d tell you what I think of it, but I can’t actually play the game due to some weird Android bug that seems to be connected to the Play Game services. I get stuck on a loading screen. If that ever gets fixed I\u2019ll relay some top-line impressions. Fun Fact: I was infamous EVE Online<\/em> guild GoonSwarm for about a year back when I attempted to play the game seriously.<\/p>\n

[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7Cai8fwFa0I?controls=0]<\/p>\n

Space Grunts 2 (iOS Universal<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

As we mentioned earlier in the week, Space Grunts 2<\/em> is finally out on iOS to coincide with the PC version\u2019s release from Early Access. We\u2019ve got Jarrett on the review, and you can read more in our news report.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve spoken to Orangepixel, and an Android version is provisionally due sometime in January.<\/p>\n

[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7GvhawmQ1ZI?controls=0]<\/p>\n

Terraforming Mars (iOS<\/a> and Android<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

Honestly was a bit worried that this one wasn\u2019t going to turn up, but Asmodee Digital have finally released their digital port of this hit board game onto Mobile. To recap – the development team working on this did release a mobile beta earlier in the year, but then they went bust. This project could have easily been cancelled so I\u2019m glad it still saw the light of day.<\/p>\n

Worth noting however that early impressions are a little mixed – some find the presentation divisive, and there are reports of issues with online multiplayer functionality. We\u2019ve got Matt on the case, so will bring you more information as soon as we can in a full review.<\/p>\n

[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Tb8E4lxz_Wc?controls=0]<\/p>\n

Other recent Asmodee Digital board game releases we should highlight, since we\u2019re here:<\/p>\n

Updates & News<\/h2>\n

DicTater Kickstarter<\/h3>\n

So the pitch for this is a ‘4X Strategy Game except you are a Potato’. I mean\u2026 sure?<\/p>\n

We don\u2019t normally cover Kickstarter projects due to the inherent risks with the platform, but something that claims to be Civilization<\/em>-with-Spuds almost demands further investigation. Luckily you don\u2019t have to go by the Kickstarter page<\/a> alone (which at the time of writing is three-quarters of the way to being fully funded); if you\u2019re on android you can join this google group<\/a> to test out an alpha version.<\/p>\n

Can\u2019t guarantee everyone will be allowed to become a tester, but you can at least talk to the developer to find out more about the game if you\u2019re as interested in this as I am. We hope it gets the funding it needs, and more importantly, we hope it actually gets finished!<\/p>\n

[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_pzeHWFLCig?controls=0]<\/p>\n

Roll for the Galaxy Beta (iOS & Android)<\/h3>\n

Temple Gates Games have announced they\u2019re launching a beta for their digital adaptation of Roll for the Galaxy<\/em>. You can go here to sign up<\/a>, and it\u2019s available on both Android and iOS.<\/p>\n

Plague Inc<\/h3>\n

Plague Inc.<\/em> just got a free new scenario which deals with \u2018Fake News\u2019. Instead of being a virus, you\u2019re a fictional news story that you\u2019re trying to get into the hearts of minds of everyone on the planet. Instead of upgrading your viral traits or upping your kill rate, you\u2019re deploying psychological tricks and modern technology to make sure your \u2018news\u2019 is believed by everyone. This was created in conjunction with FullFact.org.<\/p>\n

Sales<\/h2>\n

I mean after the veritable feast that was Black Friday, the sales this week seem weak by comparison. Darkest Dungeon: Tablet Edition<\/em><\/a> is currently $4.99, which is the lowest price since October 2018 when it was $0.99.<\/p>\n

This is a weird one, the game seems to have launched at the $4.99 price, and then spent the rest of the time flitting between that and $0.99, with the price only rising to $9.99 in September this year. This seems less of a price reduction and more of a price correction?<\/p>\n

Seen anything else you like? Played any of the above? Let us know in the comments!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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