{"id":90014,"date":"2019-03-22T16:59:37","date_gmt":"2019-03-22T16:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pockettactics.com\/articles\/best-new-ios-android-mobile-games-march-22nd-2019\/"},"modified":"2019-03-22T16:59:37","modified_gmt":"2019-03-22T16:59:37","slug":"the-weekender-amplified-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2019\/03\/22\/the-weekender-amplified-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"The Weekender: Amplified Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Despite GDC 2019 going on the background, it\u2019s been a pretty vibrant time in mobile gaming this week. As someone who stands at the convergence of several different gaming spheres (mobile, war games, PC Strategy etc\u2026), I\u2019m always more open to visionary ideas that further merge several aspects of my life \u2013 that\u2019s why Google\u2019s Stadia announcement was so interesting<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I won\u2019t re-hash what I\u2019ve already said \u2013 while we wait to see how it ultimately turns out we\u2019ll continue to review excellent games like Tides of Time<\/em><\/a>, or Assembly<\/em><\/a>. Maybe not Pirate Outlaws<\/em><\/a>\u2026 Roguelikes seem to be the new ‘hot’ genre at the moment, and this week is no exception.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, In mobile gaming\u2026<\/p>\n

Out Now<\/h2>\n

NecroDancer: AMPLIFIED (iOS Universal<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

The original Crypt of the Necrodancer currently stands as one of our favourite roguelike games<\/a>, so the fact that there\u2019s now a prequel game is very good news indeed. Amplified features brand-new content, as well as all of the original content from the mobile version of Crypt of the Necrodancer, so be mindful if you already own that, there could be some repetition.<\/p>\n

The new content features Nocturna, a shape-shifter, with a brand new story and a new zone complete with new levels, boss battles, enemies and rewards. Groove your way through the dungeon, slashing fools to the sick beat.<\/p>\n

[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ilP_dT9IoMI?controls=0]<\/p>\n

Crossroads Roguelike RPG (iOS<\/a> & Android<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

Speaking of Roguelikes, there\u2019s another one that looks interesting as well. In Crossroads you create a character by choosing its race and class, and then you must go on a quest as an agent of the Adventurer\u2019s Guild. You journey to your mission by revealing cards laid on a grid. Some cards will reveal loot, or spells, or powerful buffs, while others will present challenges. It\u2019s all procedurally generated, and there are 5 different adventures to embark on.<\/p>\n

[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=by1hpyiMCrc?controls=0]<\/p>\n

A Sea of RPGs<\/h3>\n

Usually when I come to do this column, especially if I\u2019m not able to get code for things in advance, I simply keep an eye on what\u2019s \u2018premium\u2019 as a potential source of new games. Unfortunately, that doesn\u2019t seem to be working as well as of late, as we\u2019re starting to see more games release with a premium price point AS WELL as IAPs. As far this week goes, there\u2019s been a few RPG releases like that, namely off-brand Pok\u00e9mon-like Evertale<\/em> (iOS<\/a> | Android<\/a>), and JRPG Legend of the Tetrarchs<\/em> (iOS<\/a> | Android<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Evertale<\/em>\u2019s seems more of a token fee, but both game\u2019s IAPs seem to revolve around in-game currency. As we saw recently with Pirates Outlaws, grind can be bad, and it\u2019s made all the more bitter if you have to pay for the privilege.<\/p>\n

But then you\u2019ve also got ThirdMiracle<\/em> (iOS<\/a> | Android<\/a>) & Kings Hero 2<\/em> (iOS<\/a> | Android<\/a>) which have also released this week and don\u2019t appear to be any more than what they are. The former is another JRPG, while the latter is a hex-based tactical RPG in the old-school fantasy fa\u00e7ade.<\/p>\n

[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rS07x7TfhRk?controls=0]<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll try and get to all of these as\/when we can, but as always \u2013 buyer beware.<\/p>\n

Updates<\/h2>\n

Stardew Valley (iOS<\/a> & Android<\/a>) (Review<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

This update is just on the recently released android version at the time of writing, but the dev have released a patch that\u2019s fixed a few things.<\/p>\n

Star Traders: Frontiers (iOS<\/a> & Android<\/a>) (Review<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

The gift that keeps on giving, there\u2019s been several updates to the game since we last checked. The main thing you need to know that the upcoming release of deployable fighters and Carrier-class ships has been pushed back till the 2.5 update, and the release of a new Era\/Story season has been brought forward. Other than that, the Trese Brothers continue to tweak and adjust their magnum opus.<\/p>\n

Sentinels of the Multiverse (iOS<\/a> & Android<\/a>) (Review<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

A firm favourite amongst PT readers, Sentinels<\/em> has just received its final expansion<\/a> along with the 3.0 updates. Season 2 pass holders get it for free, otherwise its available to purchase via IAP. It comes with five new heroes, five new environments, and the final boss battle scenario.<\/p>\n

DomiNations (iOS<\/a> & Android<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

One of our favourite RTS games<\/a>, DomiNations<\/em> is celebrating its 4th<\/sup> Anniversary with a brand new content update focusing on space travel. Sally Ride, the first American woman to go into space, has been added as new leader, as well as the Space Shuttle and SETI Wonders. In addition, new events have been added that focus on key milestones surrounding mankind\u2019s journey into space, from Yuri Gagarin, to Apollo 13.<\/p>\n

Sales<\/h2>\n

Sentinels of the Multiverse (iOS<\/a> & Android<\/a>) (Review<\/a>): $1.99<\/h3>\n

To celebrate the launch of the final expansion, the base game has been discounted to just a couple of dollars. <\/p>\n

Steamworld Heist (iOS Universal<\/a>) (Review<\/a>): $4.99<\/h3>\n

We rather enjoyed this stylish turn-based strategy game, and now you can too as the game is once again down to half price.<\/p>\n

Football Manager 2019 Mobile (iOS<\/a> & Android<\/a>): $5.99<\/h3>\n

FM Mobile<\/em> is the streamlined version of Football Manager<\/em> (you could almost call it \u2018Lite\u2019) as opposed to the near-direct port that is FM Touch<\/em><\/a>. It\u2019s currently enjoying a small discount, if you\u2019re interested.<\/p>\n

Alien: Blackout (iOS<\/a> & Android<\/a>) (Review<\/a>): $2.99<\/h3>\n

We didn\u2019t like Alien Blackout<\/em>, but it\u2019s now on sale for the first time since launch, down a couple of bucks. It\u2019s also recently been updated with a new mode called \u2018Survive\u2019, which is basically Ironman.<\/p>\n

And just before we go, Android users can pick up the original Warhammer Quest<\/em><\/a> for $1, if you\u2019re interested.<\/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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