Mobile Gaming April 2018 | Portable Battle Royale

More_Badass · Apr 7, 2018

Welcome to the monthly mobile gaming thread, where we discuss the best and most interesting titles coming to iOS and Android each and every month. From sales, to exciting new releases, to promising games in the works, mobile gaming is vast and growing medium, with entries in genres of every fashion, premium and free alike.

The main post will contain recommended games that released during the previous month. All the games listed will have been highlighted by the ERA community in one way or another. This way you can keep tabs on the best games and at the same time curate an excellent resource to look back on to find games you may have missed.

Additional resources for games released during 2017, 2016, and prior will be available soon.

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FEATURED NEW RELEASES

Fortnite
App Store
Site | Free

The #1 Battle Royale game has come to mobile! Squad up and compete to be the last one standing in 100-player PvP. Build cover. Battle your opponents. Survive the longest. Earn your Victory.
On mobile, Fortnite is the same 100-player PvP game you know from PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Mac. Same map, same gameplay, same weekly updates. Build your fort as you battle to be the last one standing. Jump in and squad up with friends around the world or in the same room!

Armello
App Store
Site | Free

Armello is a grand swashbuckling adventure combining three styles of play; The deep tactics of card games, the rich strategy of tabletop board games, and the adventure of fantastical RPGs.
As a hero from one of Armello's Great Clans, you'll quest, scheme, hire agents, explore, vanquish monsters, cast spells and face off against other players, with one ultimate goal in mind; becoming King or Queen of Armello! The Kingdom of Armello is as dangerous as it is beautiful. Perils, banes and bandits hide around every corner and a spreading corruption known as the Rot leaves no creature untouched.

PUBG Mobile
App Store | Google Play
Site | Free

PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS goes mobile - the original Battle Royale game is now available on your device!
100 players parachute onto a remote 8x8 km island for a winner-takes-all showdown. Players have to locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles and supplies, and defeat every player in a graphically and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone. Get ready to land, loot, and do whatever it takes to survive and be the last man standing!

Candleman
App Store | Google Play
Site | $2.99

Despite only being able to burn for 10 seconds, a little candle journeys into the darkness, with the purpose of seeking light.

The Bonfire: Forsaken Lands
App Store
Site | $3.99

Build, discover, craft and survive.
Build your settlement in a snowy encampment and manage workers and resource to survive monster attacks during nights. Slowly you will gain access to advanced buildings and crafting options, discover and trade with new civilizations and discover the secrets of the ancients.

Ava Airborne
App Store
Site | Free

Ava believes she can fly. Immerse yourself in this thrilling journey across a beautiful yet hazardous skyline. Weave between giant bomb-balloons, dive into turbo-charged catapults, bounce off trampolines and launch up into the clouds. Just never touch the floor.
Defy gravity. With style.

OVIVO
App Store
Site | $1.99

OVIVO is a mesmerizing platformer with unusual mechanics where everything is as simple as black and white. It is a metaphorical game filled with illusions and hidden messages.
In the world of OVIVO, Black and White exist in harmony. By constantly intertwining and replacing each other, they maintain balance. The main character named OVO was born of these two halves and has the ability to switch between them. OVO travels through the metaphorical world, overcoming dangers and collecting mysterious symbols. These symbols will help you unravel the story of this world, but how you interpret it is completely up to you.

The Pillars Of The Earth
App Store
Site | $4.99

Based on Ken Follett's world-bestseller, 'The Pillars of the Earth' retells the story of the village of Kingsbridge in a whole new interactive way. Play as Jack, Aliena and Philip and change the events of the book through exploration, decision-making and dialogues. This interactive novel is released in three 'books', containing 7 chapters each.

Nano Golf
App Store | Google Play
Site | Free

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Travel the world beating courses in this puzzling golf action game!
Puzzling golf action, easy one-handed controls, 70+ unique courses.

OTHER NOTABLE RELEASES

Hyperforma (iOS) - $4.99
Fighting Fantasy Classics (iOS, Android) - Free
Umiro (iOS, Android) - $2.99
Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear (iOS, Android) - $9.99
Trick Shot 2 (iOS) - $2.99
Never Stop Sneakin' (iOS) - $2.99
Colorblind (iOS) - Free
Bio Block (iOS) - Free

UPCOMING RELEASES

Vandals - April 12th

Killing Time At Lightspeed - April 12th

Oddmar - April 19th

Sdorica: Sunset - April 19th

Supertype - April 25th

PREVIOUS THREADS

Mobile Gaming March 2018 | A lovely month for gaming on the go
Mobile Gaming February 2018 | A Thumping good time!
Mobile Gaming January 2018 | New ERA, new year, and so many new games
Mobile Gaming December 2017 | A Frosty X-mas Season
Mobile Gaming November 2017 | Giving thanks for iOS and Android alike

Pitta · Apr 7, 2018

Awesome, thanks!

Armello is really amazing....still deeply in love with it.
If only had async!!!!

nicoga3000 · Apr 7, 2018

Posting to mark this thread. Thanks.

Sioen · Apr 7, 2018

Nice.

infiniteloop · Apr 7, 2018

awp69 said:
Wonder if there is a Shadowrun Legends has an Apple TV app? The normal one doesn't list ATV but if they have it on Android TV devices like Shield maybe there's hope.

It's available now.

awp69 · Apr 7, 2018

Thanks for the new thread MB!

Also thought I'd repost the link to preorder my most anticipated iOS game for April:

Oddmar by Mobge Ltd https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/oddmar/id1247397901?mt=8

April 19th. $4.99

Punished Goku · Apr 7, 2018

Anybody here play Never Stop Sneaking?

Zodzilla · Apr 7, 2018

Punished Goku said:
Anybody here play Never Stop Sneaking?

Playing it right now, only a half hour or so in. It's shallow, but fun. Totally worth 3 bucks though. It's super polished.

Simba · Apr 8, 2018

I don't know if it's appropriate to ask here but is the Secret of Mana ios port any good?

Leon123 · Apr 8, 2018

I purchased Inside and although it looks fantastic on iPhone X, it plays and looks awful on Apple TV4K. Strange because the Apple TV4K has a 10X chip.

kiguel182 · Apr 9, 2018

Just got an iPhone 8 (upgrading from an SE) so I'm looking forward to use the bigger screen for some games! (Also, had no space on the SE with only 16gb)

Armello is free but is it f2p or is it more like a demo?

Pitta · Apr 9, 2018

kiguel182 said:
Just got an iPhone 8 (upgrading from an SE) so I'm looking forward to use the bigger screen for some games! (Also, had no space on the SE with only 16gb)

Armello is free but is it f2p or is it more like a demo?

Armello has a weird pay model.
It is an amazing game imho, even if to fully appreciate it you need to put some time into it; tutorial is fine just for the basics.
Basically you earn gold and crystals just by playing (but you can pay real money to get crystals), and you can spend those to buy stuff (more on that later).
Also, you earn a chest that will contain colored dice (just cosmetic) every day.
Getting some achievements like win 3 games with the Wolf clan will unlock specific rings that you will equip at the start of the game (after 2-3 weeks you will have everything unlocked).

I *think* you can buy everything just by playing and grinding.
Or you can subscribe the monthly/yearly fee and have everything unlocked.

What can you buy?
Cosmetics things like season textures for the board or colored dice.
Most important thing are heroes (to be used by you or as enemies) that come with their own treats, rings and quests.
You can buy them single or in packs (like the bandit pack has 4 heroes).

If you play it and are happy with the 4 initial characters (which provide a ton of content) you won't spend anything.

It's a great boardgame, with multiple paths to victory, random board and clever enemies.

You can't go wrong downloading it for free anyway.

Be warned, at least on iPhone X it is a great looking game with tons of effects like blur and particles etc...but it cuts your battery like butter.
A game (around 1 hour) can trounce 20% of the battery alone.

Leon123 · Apr 9, 2018

I purchased and completed Florence on iPhone X. This is the type of game that would only work on mobile, I loved it.
Also I read that Simogo are giving up on mobile because of having to update their apps to new screen sizes and OS versions. Sad to see them go.

Bunkles · Apr 9, 2018

Leon123 said:
I purchased and completed Florence on iPhone X. This is the type of game that would only work on mobile, I loved it.
Also I read that Simogo are giving up on mobile because of having to update their apps to new screen sizes and OS versions. Sad to see them go.

I think they'll regret that decision and come back. Apple has featured them a lot and would probably feature any new release as well. We'll see how they do in a console/PC only world, I guess.

awp69 · Apr 9, 2018

This Steam port looks kind of cool:

Original Journey by ZPLAY https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/original-journey/id1249254103?mt=8

kiguel182 · Apr 9, 2018

Pitta said:
Armello has a weird pay model.
It is an amazing game imho, even if to fully appreciate it you need to put some time into it; tutorial is fine just for the basics.
Basically you earn gold and crystals just by playing (but you can pay real money to get crystals), and you can spend those to buy stuff (more on that later).
Also, you earn a chest that will contain colored dice (just cosmetic) every day.
Getting some achievements like win 3 games with the Wolf clan will unlock specific rings that you will equip at the start of the game (after 2-3 weeks you will have everything unlocked).

I *think* you can buy everything just by playing and grinding.
Or you can subscribe the monthly/yearly fee and have everything unlocked.

What can you buy?
Cosmetics things like season textures for the board or colored dice.
Most important thing are heroes (to be used by you or as enemies) that come with their own treats, rings and quests.
You can buy them single or in packs (like the bandit pack has 4 heroes).

If you play it and are happy with the 4 initial characters (which provide a ton of content) you won't spend anything.

It's a great boardgame, with multiple paths to victory, random board and clever enemies.

You can't go wrong downloading it for free anyway.

Be warned, at least on iPhone X it is a great looking game with tons of effects like blur and particles etc...but it cuts your battery like butter.
A game (around 1 hour) can trounce 20% of the battery alone.

Seems like a fair system. Since it was a paid game I was curious what this version was but it seems they retooled stuff for the mobile version?

I have an 8 so it should be the same as the X when it comes to performance and stuff like that. I'll be aware of it when playing.

I'll definetly get it and give it a try! Thanks for the info

awp69 · Apr 9, 2018

Frost About to start playing Owlboy on Xbox One. Should be on the PS4 in a few hours!

Frost · Apr 10, 2018

awp69 said:
Frost About to start playing Owlboy on Xbox One. Should be on the PS4 in a few hours!

Nah. I didnt like their silence so i bought it for Steam and very cheap indeed.

Im currently on my way to exchange my PS4 for a Switch for a few months (Zelda, Marios, Golf Story, Runner3, Night in the Woods,...) until Spiderman

Currently addicted to Hollow Knight. Unaddicted from iOS atm

awp69 · Apr 10, 2018

Frost said:
Nah. I didnt like their silence so i bought it for Steam and very cheap indeed.

Im currently on my way to exchange my PS4 for a Switch for a few months (Zelda, Marios, Golf Story, Runner3, Night in the Woods,...) until Spiderman

Currently addicted to Hollow Knight. Unaddicted from iOS atm

I got it on Steam as well, but double dipped on Xbox One because I still am not crazy about PC gaming and lost built in Steamlink functionality with a new TV I got.

And got my Zelda and Mario fix with the Wii U for now.

Still anxious to get my hands on Oddmar next Friday on iOS!

That Original Journey dual stick shooter mentioned earlier in the thread is pretty cool. Very nice hand drawn graphics and mix with tower defense as well.

Killercow · Apr 11, 2018

Premium builders/Sim-Tower lovers, this is it! The acclaimed and amazing Project Highrise is coming tomorrow (!) to iPad for 3.99 with each DLC available for 2.99 in-app. Pre-order now available:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/project-highrise/id1277095117?mt=8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwkkblT2brc

Oynox · Apr 11, 2018

Killercow said:
Premium builders/Sim-Tower lovers, this is it! The acclaimed and amazing Project Highrise is coming tomorrow (!) to iPad for 3.99 with each DLC available for 2.99 in-app. Pre-order now available:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/project-highrise/id1277095117?mt=8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwkkblT2brc

Wow! Just wow!

Frost · Apr 11, 2018

awp69 said:
I got it on Steam as well, but double dipped on Xbox One because I still am not crazy about PC gaming and lost built in Steamlink functionality with a new TV I got.

And got my Zelda and Mario fix with the Wii U for now.

Still anxious to get my hands on Oddmar next Friday on iOS!

That Original Journey dual stick shooter mentioned earlier in the thread is pretty cool. Very nice hand drawn graphics and mix with tower defense as well.

Edit: I might pick up Oddmar after all

Saucycarpdog · Apr 11, 2018

Mobile port of Steamburg is on Google Play right now:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microids.google.Steamburg

Surprisingly, it's android only at the moment, iOS may have to wait a little bit.

Killercow · Apr 11, 2018

Killercow said:
Premium builders/Sim-Tower lovers, this is it! The acclaimed and amazing Project Highrise is coming tomorrow (!) to iPad for 3.99 with each DLC available for 2.99 in-app. Pre-order now available:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/project-highrise/id1277095117?mt=8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwkkblT2brc

The game is now available.

campbell · Apr 12, 2018

Killercow said:
The game is now available.

And it's pretty incredible. Works perfectly on iOS. More thoughts here.

Killercow · Apr 12, 2018

campbell said:
And it's pretty incredible. Works perfectly on iOS. More thoughts here.

Totally agree here! Fantastic price, plenty of DLCs available when the main stuff is done and a retooled interface that works really well.

Coming from 1849, I'm not too surprised and I hope it will sell well.

Worthintendo · Apr 12, 2018

Hey guys, looking for a suggestion, I'm after a good turn based RPG for the iPhone that can be played Portrait mode, just looking for something I can play while standing on the train or whenever I have a few free minutes or boredom I need to kill. Not really looking for anything that has IAPs though, something thats one payment and thats all I'll need to pay.

More_Badass · Apr 12, 2018

Worthintendo said:
Hey guys, looking for a suggestion, I'm after a good turn based RPG for the iPhone that can be played Portrait mode, just looking for something I can play while standing on the train or whenever I have a few free minutes or boredom I need to kill. Not really looking for anything that has IAPs though, something thats one payment and thats all I'll need to pay.

You might like Five Card Quest
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/five-card-quest-tactical-rpg-battles/id1045164931

Worthintendo · Apr 12, 2018

More_Badass said:
You might like Five Card Quest
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/five-card-quest-tactical-rpg-battles/id1045164931

I picked that up awhile back but couldn't get into it for some reason :( Along with Hoplite and Enyo just didn't hold me for that long.

Saucycarpdog · Apr 12, 2018

Worthintendo said:
I picked that up awhile back but couldn't get into it for some reason :( Along with Hoplite and Enyo just didn't hold me for that long.

Not RPGs in the traditional sense but do have some progression systems and turned based gameplay:

-Solitairica
-Teeny Titans
-Imbroglio
-Knights of Pen and Paper
-Reigns
-Dungelot: Shattered Lands

Worthintendo · Apr 12, 2018

Saucycarpdog said:
Not RPGs in the traditional sense but do have some progression systems and turned based gameplay:

-Solitairica
-Teeny Titans
-Imbroglio
-Knights of Pen and Paper
-Reigns
-Dungelot: Shattered Lands

Cheers I'll give them all a look :)

nicoga3000 · Apr 13, 2018

campbell said:
And it's pretty incredible. Works perfectly on iOS. More thoughts here.

So is this just Sim Tower with more "stuff"?

Mike D · Apr 13, 2018

Warbits is $0.99 guys.

Killercow · Apr 13, 2018

nicoga3000 said:
So is this just Sim Tower with more "stuff"?

Just like Cities Skyline could be described as "Sim City with more stuff", yes. Graphically, it's got a lot of charm and asks you to monitor more information than your traditional tower sim. You can also expand beyond the traditional offices with appartements, hotels and casinos that are very different to build and maintain. It's also the first one specifically re-tooled for iOS (we had Yoot Tower but it wasn't made with the iPad in mind) so this is the real deal. If you're looking for a modern take on Sim Tower with plenty of charm and more to do (including a lot of missions) then this is it!

nicoga3000 · Apr 13, 2018

Killercow said:
Just like Cities Skyline could be described as "Sim City with more stuff", yes. Graphically, it's got a lot of charm and asks you to monitor more information than your traditional tower sim. You can also expand beyond the traditional offices with appartements, hotels and casinos that are very different to build and maintain. It's also the first one specifically re-tooled for iOS (we had Yoot Tower but it wasn't made with the iPad in mind) so this is the real deal. If you're looking for a modern take on Sim Tower with plenty of charm and more to do (including a lot of missions) then this is it!

Thanks! I'm gonna grab it...I think? Does it play fine on an iPad Mini? Or is it cramped?

awp69 · Apr 13, 2018

Anyone know when you can purchase the chapters for FF XV? I heard it's on sale and redownloaded it. Do you need to complete the first chapter?

I think it may be $14.99 (originally $19.99) but can't confirm. Would be nice if it was cheaper :)

More_Badass · Apr 13, 2018

nicoga3000 said:
Thanks! I'm gonna grab it...I think? Does it play fine on an iPad Mini? Or is it cramped?

I got it on Mini 2 and it fits just fine IMO.

awp69 · Apr 16, 2018

This thread is the deadest I've seen it. Had to break the 3 days without a post!

Still looking forward to Oddmar in a few days. :)

More_Badass · Apr 16, 2018

awp69 said:
This thread is the deadest I've seen it. Had to break the 3 days without a post!

Still looking forward to Oddmar in a few days. :)

I got taxes to pay, God of War is coming to this week, and I've had to cut down on my game spending. Did finally get around to getting Ovivo and Lichtspeer so I'll post some impressions soon

Bunkles · Apr 16, 2018

awp69 said:
This thread is the deadest I've seen it. Had to break the 3 days without a post!

Still looking forward to Oddmar in a few days. :)

It's kinda crazy how dead this thread is because mobile gaming has never been better.

Saucycarpdog · Apr 16, 2018

I think April is one of those months where everyone is busy or has plans. First half of May is the same with so many people traveling (actually, that might increase the visitors to this thread).

Anyways I've been playing Evoland 2 for a while and I love it. Also redownloaded Kingdom New Lands since Pita's comments last thread made me want to finally beat it.

colinp · Apr 16, 2018

I've been busy playing on my PS4 since February and haven't really been mobile gaming much.

I'm sure it's just a matter of time before I dip back in, but yeah this thread ebbs and flows.

awp69 · Apr 16, 2018

Ah, people are still alive! Just kidding.

I've been playing a lot on Xbox One and PS4 as well, but do frequent back here to see if there's any iOS gems I am missing out on.

Mentioned Original Journey earlier. Really a cool little game. Humorous dialogue, well made artwork and nice shooter/tower defense game play. Well worth picking up IMO.

Pitta · Apr 17, 2018

TBH I did t buy anything recently because I didn't find anything new that really grabbed my attention (not a great month for my tastes) but....having injured my leg and being forced to rest since weeks I never played on iOS this much.
I'm just playing my fav games, notably I'm playing Race for the Galaxy, Armello and Out There (yes, again).

Looking forward Oddmar too!!!

Oynox · Apr 17, 2018

Xenowerks is available for free.

infiniteloop · Apr 17, 2018

New Castlevania:
http://toucharcade.com/2018/04/17/castlevania-ios-exclusive/

"it is a 4 person co-op side scroller"

Oynox · Apr 17, 2018

God I hate that it is coop focused. I already did not like Harmony of Despair at all.

Killercow · Apr 17, 2018

Appstore Classic Super Hexagon has been updated with ProMotion (120hz) support on iPad and iPhone X support as well as MFi controller and keyboard compatibility:

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/super-hexagon/id549027629?l=en&mt=8

Oynox · Apr 17, 2018

Killercow said:
Appstore Classic Super Hexagon has been updated with ProMotion (120hz) support on iPad and iPhone X support as well as MFi controller and keyboard compatibility:

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/super-hexagon/id549027629?l=en&mt=8

Wow. That must be a killer experience. Are there any other games which support ProMotion?

/edit

A quick Google Search only spitted out Phoenix 2, Vainglory and The little crane that could. That can't be it, right?

Rodney McKay · Apr 17, 2018

Oynox said:
Wow. That must be a killer experience. Are there any other games which support ProMotion?

/edit

A quick Google Search only spitted out Phoenix 2, Vainglory and The little crane that could. That can't be it, right?

If Apple puts ProMotion on more stuff than just the latest iPad Pros we'll probably see more games support it.

I'd buy the next iPhone in a second if it had a 120hz display, especially if it meant more stuff would get 120hz support.

Mobile Gaming April 2018 | Portable Battle Royale

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