Here are ten games that every Android user must download on their tablet or phone of choice.
Even if
you've been using an Android device for a while, there's a good chance
that you haven't had the time to check out every app or game worth
checking out. After all, the Google Play Store has hundreds of thousands
of apps floating around and who's to say which one of them is actually
worth downloading.
Well, here are ten games (both paid
and free) that every Android user must have on their phone/tablet. So,
sit back, relax and queue all of these for download from the Play Store.
The Simpsons: Tapped Out
Price: Free
Size: 32MB
Whether you're a fan of The Simpsons
or not, Tapped Out is a game that you should play. It's kind of
difficult to put this game in a pre-existing genre but suffice to say it
could only exist on a touchscreen device. The goal of the game is to
unlock tasks, characters, areas etc. by taking on objectives that you
can complete simply by tapping on the screen. Now, that may sound a
little too simplistic but give the game a try for about half an hour and
you'll see how addictive it is.
Into the Dead
Price: Free
Size: 30MB
There is a glut of zombie games on the
Play Store and we won't blame you if you're just sick and tired of it
all. However in the midst of all the average zombie games out there,
Into the Dead stands tall as a stylish and unique amalgamation of the
zombie and endless running genres. The game looks really good and is
quite simple to play, requiring you to merely swipe to avoid zombies.
However, replayability and light strategy is also thrown into the mix
with the introduction of challenges and weapons that can be unlocked.
Plants vs. Zombies 2
Price: Free
Size: 214MB
The sequel to one of the most popular
games of all time, Plants vs. Zombies 2 takes all that was addictive
about its predecessor and takes it up a notch. With plenty of new
stages, new zombies and new plants to obliterate them, PvZ 2 will
definitely take up a lot of your time.
Angry Birds Star Wars II
Price: Free
Size: 47MB
When news of the first Angry Birds
Star Wars game hit the Internet, many were intrigued but many also
scoffed at it calling it an obvious marketing gimmick. However, the game
turned out to be well made with plenty of unique gameplay elements. Now
that the sequel is racing up the charts on the Play Store, it has
certainly floored many with the combination of charm and challenging
gameplay. For the first time you can also play as the Evil Pigs
(represented as the Dark Side) and use gravity, the Force, Lightsabers
and physics to bring down your foes.
Real Racing 3
Price: Free
Size: 12MB (another 1.2GB after initial download)
Real Racing 3 got plenty of hate when
it first launched on account of its dependence on a huge quantity of
in-app purchases and downloadable content. However, most of that vitriol
has died down now that it's clear that even if you don't want to spend a
Rupee, the game will still give you a lot of gameplay. The game also
looks amazing and is surely one of the best looking and most refined
gaming experiences on a mobile device. The game also offers a huge
variety of tracks and cars that you can unlock or purchase outright.
Riptide GP2
Price: Rs. 199
Size: 47MB
Riptide GP2 is one of the best looking
games that you can play on your Android device. It is also highly
addictive and includes a vast array of gameplay modes (both online and
offline). Apart from mere hydro-jet races, you can also perform stunts
and earn points based on them. Since the game is very graphics
intensive, be wary if you own an older Android device or one with less
powerful hardware.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Price: Rs. 270
Size: 1.4GB
Do I really need to tell you why you
should download Vice City? Yes? Okay then. Vice City is only one of the
best games ever released for the PC and consoles and even though its
graphics may look outdated on monitors and TVs, it perfectly suits
mobile and tablet screens. Even though its successor, GTA San Andreas is
also on mobiles now, I will always have a soft corner for Vice City
mainly because of its kick-ass 80's soundtrack.
Subway Surfers
Price: Free
Size: 29MB
Subway Surfers is, you could say, a
'spiritual successor' to Temple Run and although we prefer the latter
(and its sequel), the former's amazing popularity means that it is
something you should have on your phone even if it's only meant for your
daughter or nephew or younger sibling. Subway Surfers is much easier
than Temple Run and is also more hectic on account of the power-ups that
you can collect and use while running. The game is also very liberal
with its use of colours and will be enjoyed by the young 'uns.
Temple Run 2
Price: Free
Size: 41MB
The progenitor of all endless running
games gets even better through its sequel. Temple Run 2 is better
looking, has stages with more variety, multiple playable characters and
more number of obstacles and ways to get around, under and over them. If
you're exhausted by the number of endless running games on the Play
Store, delete all of them and just keep this one around. After all, it
is the best of the lot.
Dead Trigger 2
Price: Free
Size: Varies according to device
Dead Trigger 2 has become the Crysis
of mobile games. It's the best game to show off the power of your new
Android mobile/tablet and has gameplay that can immediately be
recognized even by someone who has never played a mobile game. For the
uninitiated, Dead Trigger 2 is a first-person shooter in which you play a
survivor of a zombie apocalypse. You have to undertake missions to help
out your fellow survivors and also to earn cash to upgrade your weapons
and buy new ones. Since the game is so graphically intensive, you may
not see the best performance if your Android device is old or
underpowered.
