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    Android Gaming Weekly 'What have you been playing?' thread - 01/15

    January 15, 2021

    Android Gaming Weekly 'What have you been playing?' thread - 01/15

    Weekly 'What have you been playing?' thread - 01/15

    Posted: 15 Jan 2021 05:00 AM PST

    This weekly thread is for discussing the games we are playing this week! List any games you are playing and include any extra information like what the game is about and why you are enjoying playing it.

    Make sure you provide a link to the Google Play Store page when suggesting games. Play Store Links Bot can be used to make this easier. To use the Play Store Links Bot simply put the following in your comment:

    linkme: nameOfGame, nameOfSecondGame, nameOfThirdGame.

    Click here to see the previous weekly threads.

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    5 Quick Tl;Dr Android Game Reviews / Recommendations (Episode 157)

    Posted: 15 Jan 2021 03:24 AM PST

    Welcome back, fellow Android gamer, to this weekly summary of the 3 most interesting games I played this week :)

    This episode includes one of the best casual puzzle games I have ever played, a challenge 2D action platformer, and a new solitaire card game from the developer of Card Thief and Card Crawl!

    Disagree with my opinion? Let's have a friendly discussion below.

    New to these posts? Check out the first one from 157 weeks ago here.

    The games are "ranked" somewhat subjectively from best to worst, so take the ranking for what it is.

    Let's get to the games:

    UnpuzzleX [Game Size: 56 MB] (free)

    Genre: Puzzle / Logic / Jigsaw / Indie - Offline Playable

    Orientation: Landscape

    Required Attention: Some

    tl;dr review:

    UnpuzzleX is the third installment in a series of fun and relaxing logic puzzle games where we must undo a jigsaw puzzle by tapping the pieces that are not blocked by other pieces.

    Throughout 250 levels, the game introduces no less than 17 unique puzzle pieces that each function in a unique way when tapped, making for a deep and engaging gameplay experience. There are also no tutorials since everything is learned by doing and the difficulty is nicely balanced. UnpuzzleX is a very casual experience too, with hints and options to skip levels we don't like.

    Interestingly, since there are two different game modes, each of the 250 levels can be completed twice while providing different puzzle experiences – a smart way to get some extra hours of fun out of the same content. There is even a dark mode for playing in dimly lit environments, which is very rare to see in a game.

    UnpuzzleX monetizes through occasional ads between levels. It feels like there are more ads than in the predecessors, but they can be completely removed through a $5.99 iAP that also unlocks all levels immediately and gives unlimited hints.

    If you enjoy relaxing logic-based puzzle games, this is a must-play.

    Google Play: Here

    MiniReview link: Here

    Unbroken Soul Lite [Game Size: 49 MB] (free)

    Genre: Action / Platformer / Indie / 2D - Offline Playable

    Orientation: Landscape

    Required Attention: Full

    tl;dr review:

    Unbroken Soul Lite is a fun 2D retro pixel-art action platformer game where we fight and jump our way through hordes of enemies and challenges scattered across nine regions while trying to unravel a mysterious story.

    Each region is split into smaller sections that we complete with our sword and bow, with a unique boss waiting at the end of every region. Before entering a new region, we can spend coins earned through gameplay at various NPCs to upgrade our equipment, abilities, and even buy potions that improve our strength until our next death.

    The controls work decently well, with both joystick, d-pad, and Bluetooth controller options. My only gripe is that it is easy to miss-click while navigating the settings menu. The graphics aren't stunning, but the unforgiving level design and obstacles provide a fun and challenging experience rich in deaths. The game is relatively quickly completed, but there are thankfully multiple difficulty settings to pick from to make the journey take a bit longer.

    Unbroken Soul Lite monetizes through occasional forced ads between levels, which can be removed through a $1.99 iAP. The non-Lite version of the game costs $2.99 and offers the same content, but without ads or additional iAPs.

    Google Play: Here

    MiniReview link: Here

    Gnomitaire [Total Game Size: 120 MB] (free)

    Genre: Card / Solitaire / Indie - Offline

    Orientation: Portrait

    Required Attention: Some

    tl;dr review:

    Gnomitaire is a new simple but challenging solitaire card game from Card Crawl and Card Thief indie developer Arnold Rauers.

    As with most great card games, the rules of Gnomitaire are simple and straightforward; with four cards on our hand at a time, we must distribute 16 randomly generated cards into four columns so that there is one heart, spade, club, and diamond type card in each column. The tricky part is that each card tells us which type of card(s) we can place on top of it. So to win, we must figure out the correct order in which to place the cards in each of the four rows.

    There are no time-limits, yet the game quickly becomes incredibly challenging – especially in the Expert and Challenge game modes. The graphics are simple but unique, with a style that matches the developer's previous games. The only downside is that the gameplay does become repetitive rather quickly, although that is the case with any type of solitaire game.

    Gnomitaire is a free game with no iAPs, and while the Play Store suggests there are ads, I haven't seen any myself. So if you're looking for a fun and unique solitaire card game, this is a must-try.

    Google Play: Here

    MiniReview link: Here

    NEW REVIEW APP: You can search and filter reviews and games I've played (and more) in my app MiniReview: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=minireview.best.android.games.reviews

    Outdated (replaced by MiniReview): Sheet of all games I've played so far: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bf0OxtVxrboZqyEh01AxJYUUqHm8tEfh-Lx-SugcrzY/edit?usp=sharing

    TL;DR Video Summary (with gameplay) of last week's 3 games: https://youtu.be/xvusFrgJ3HA

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    [DEV] After 3 years of hard work and dozens of roadblocks, I finally released my first game - Blazeracing: Multiplayer racing on Android and iOS. Please let me know your thoughts

    Posted: 14 Jan 2021 03:16 PM PST

    Half life 2 episode 2 - running great on android!

    Posted: 15 Jan 2021 10:33 AM PST

    how do i run an older app on android 9?

    Posted: 15 Jan 2021 06:32 AM PST

    The Princess got some new moves.

    Posted: 15 Jan 2021 11:34 AM PST

    Minecraft Bedrock SMP Tailvile. Rules: No cheating, griefing, stealing. Realm code is an4C9beX19o, Server IP tailvile.xyz Port 19132, Discord code bRB6jxv, more information in the comments.

    Posted: 15 Jan 2021 12:37 PM PST

    Looking for a roguelike card game I played a while ago

    Posted: 15 Jan 2021 08:41 AM PST

    It was a free roguelike type game where you had to battle monsters and stuff, but I think the cards were the regular deck, i.e. heart, diamond, spade and cross. It might have been that the "battles" themselves consisted of something like solitaire, I'm not sure.

    Does that ring a bell for anyone? Thanks :)

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    Going to buy 2 final fantasy games from play store but which? I read tactics is good and then a lot say V or VII, opinions pls to where to spend my money, thanks!

    Posted: 15 Jan 2021 02:06 AM PST

    also if I get one final fantasy and one dragon quest, which should they be?

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    multiplayer games for 2 - 10 persons that doesn't require a lot of storage

    Posted: 15 Jan 2021 10:00 AM PST

    Games recomendation

    Posted: 15 Jan 2021 09:46 AM PST

    I would like someone to recommend me a hunting game where you explore a map and hunt the animals with a weapon (bow, rifle, etc..). I know it's really specific but help me here, thanks in advance

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    Do you guys stream your 'streamable' (4x say) games to your android tablet, and what's your experience so far.

    Posted: 15 Jan 2021 09:39 AM PST

    Sick and tired of SLGs, IAPs, and MAU obsessed Chinese devs.

    I want to stream my 4x to tablet, (Samsung tab 6), I own a stream controller , a keyboard , mouse and even a hub.

    Problem: results so far have been POOR. Not so much stream speed (I get a very comfy 50mbps on ubiquity infrastructure) but in terms of overall experience. Games arent designed to be played with fingers so M+B are a must, and that takes space. Tried to play europea universalis streamed? Let me tell you, it's no fun.

    Anyways, what's work best for you? What was your 'most fun' streamed experience on your table from you PC (or from whatever other service exist, I'm service neutral).

    Thank you!

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    Geolocation game fan san over covid? Here's some ray of hope: the Forage.

    Posted: 15 Jan 2021 09:34 AM PST

    I'm a HUGE geoloc game fan (used to play geocaching before they had a site, was one of the first to be level 40 in pogo, etc).

    So recently I've been very sad because pogo is P2P at least now, Ingress prime just stalled, Orna's randomization is 'just too much' and not biome dependent, etc. I had a bit of fun with that that walking dead game but no one playing around me so... boring.

    And then the bad news piled up. CATAN is turning out to be boring, unfinished, buggy and unloved by Niantic in the covid pandemic. We were all excited about October and now we're probably looking at July, if they even keep the project alive. And the witcher slayer? The same issue as Orna, although you can tell they have more bucks, but the POI DB isn't here, sending quests in unreachable places and forcing you to walk 1km north/west/south/east jut to press 'relocate'. There's no multiplayer angle, either, and the tech tree is finishable in a couple of months max. Strange and hints at 'prestiging' IMHO.

    BUT ! This is a weird little game (think how 'a dark room' surprised you the first time, I don't want to ruin it), but 'The Forage' (currently in alpha) is really promising. No Bugs to catch, no balls to throw. A Minecraft light crafting system. Minigame. Deep lore. Original pixel art.

    Currently, 1.0.0 is buggy as hell and i'd avoid it - but keep an eye on that one, I think it's going to be our 2021 sleeper geo location hit. It's a walking motivator, too, so it has that fitness angle that the other geogames have lost. It's very secretive about its algos and loot distro, so I think we can expect some really funs surprise visiting 'odd' places.

    Anyways, enough rambling. I'm excited, but again the game is not finished and buggy in the beta branch. Give it 6 months but keep an eye on that gem in the rough.

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    Pure madness: I want to use my Samsung Tab S6 as a mirror screen (with controls enabled of my Huawei Mate 20x). Possible at all?

    Posted: 15 Jan 2021 09:20 AM PST

    So - I play "Lost Crusade" which is not compatible with the Sammy tab s6 but could benefit from the big screen. So I thought - why not use my tablet as a 'screen' for my phone?

    Question a) is that possible at all?

    Question b) if not possible, how do you handle the lack of touch input from hdtvs when playing that kind of of game - is there a workaround of some sort?

    Thank you.

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    Angry Birds Journey has soft-launched in selected countries

    Posted: 14 Jan 2021 11:14 PM PST

    The latest entry from Angry Birds, into the mobile game market, has arrived on Android and iOS in the US, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Canada, and Poland. Angry Birds has been through many different forms since its initial release as a slingshot game. It seems though, that Rovio now has decided to come full circle with Angry Birds Journey as they're finally going back to the slingshot style that we've come to know Angry Birds for.

    The game's art style and design aesthetics should be familiar to any fans of the Angry Birds franchise as it's just a rebranding of Angry Birds Casual. Angry Birds Casual soft-launched just last year on iOS in the same regions and it did well for itself. The gameplay is much like the old Angry Birds style where players catapult the birds into structures to destroy them.

    The birds are all here now with their redesigns, but players can also expect new characters to become acquainted with. The Birds all have abilities too that activate when they're fired and can create many new gameplay and puzzle opportunities. You can read more about the news here and try it out from the Play Store if you are a lucky resident from the selected countries!

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    How can i record gameplays with internal audio if it’s possible.

    Posted: 15 Jan 2021 08:30 AM PST

    What are some android games that have skills such as woodcutting/fishing/mining with level progression, like you would see in games such as Runescape and Curse of Aros?

    Posted: 15 Jan 2021 07:34 AM PST

    Pretty much title. I really like games that have a variety of skills that can be trained up and leveled up that unlocks more content, but the only two examples I know of are Oldschool Runescape and Curse of Aros.

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    Keeping it simple: what is the best top down RPG on Android? what is the best pet related game on Android?

    Posted: 15 Jan 2021 07:32 AM PST

    Pretty much title, looking for suggestions of the best top down RPGs and pet related games. Why do you think it's the best?

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    Game where I can trade items and earn money like PIMD.

    Posted: 15 Jan 2021 06:16 AM PST

    Just want to earn extra change while having fun

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    [DEV] First little Unity game: Lucky (info in the comment)

    Posted: 15 Jan 2021 06:10 AM PST

    I received an Android powered gaming device from China. Is there any concern connecting it to my home network?

    Posted: 15 Jan 2021 09:52 AM PST

    Maybe I'm being paranoid, but it seems like an Android powered computer could have any sort of malware running on it. Is there any way to know? Is that a reasonable concern?

    The device is the Retroid Pocket 2 handheld gaming system. It shipped from Hong Kong, so I doubt these guys are under any real scrutiny regarding the software pre-installed on the device.

    Is there anything I can download from the Play store (or F-Droid) to "check" the device and such?

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    Join my mcpe server

    Posted: 15 Jan 2021 09:18 AM PST

    If you're looking to join a Minecraft server, you should join Tailvile.

    Tailvile is a public Minecraft Bedrock survival server.

    Tailvile is a Minecraft Bedrock server that has much to offer to every player. We have a great community that is always willing to give a helping hand. We have a good anticheat that stops Command Block Exploits. If you have any questions, join the discord and ask a staff member.

    -Tailvile Staff Team

    Rules: No hacking, griefing, or killing players without reason and more found in game. Realm code: an4C9beX19o Realm link: https://realm.tailvile.xyz/ Discord link: https://discord.tailvile.xyz/ Reddit: r/Tailvile Server IP: tailvile.xyz Server Port: 19132

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    Realistic review of Razer Kishi

    Posted: 14 Jan 2021 04:17 PM PST

    I recently purchased a Razer Kishi and while there are quite a few reviews available for it, none have really mirrored my impressions or experience. So I wanted to jump in and share my thoughts. Hopefully someone that thinks like I do will find this valuable.

    THE GOOD:

    - The analog sticks are much better than those found on other telescoping controllers. Many of the others that I've tried have a huge deadzone that can't be fixed. The Kishi does not have that. With that said, I also don't want to set the impression that these are as good as an actual Xbox One controller. They are a bit smaller and have more resistance. So good, but not perfect.

    - I find the buttons and triggers to be good. I've seen other reviews where people think that they're overly mushy. While they aren't super clicky, they definitely aren't like the mushy stuff that you find on cheap knockoff controllers. Quite acceptable.

    - They work out of the box for xCloud and Steam Link. No configuration was needed whatsoever.

    - Passthrough charging works well.

    THE MIXED:

    - The fit of the controller to the phone is not as flawless as many reviewers have represented. I tested both a Pixel 2 XL and a Samsung Galaxy A50. With both, there is a ton of wiggle back and forth. This has a lot to do with the fact that you can't tighten or lock the controller into any sort of position. While the buttons and analog sticks are better than iPega, the stability with the Kishi is quite a bit worse. It's literally just the default tension from the rubber backing that is holding the phone in place. I'm not worried about the phone falling out of the controller, but it hardly feels "sturdy" like other reviewers have stated. My experience was a little better if I removed the default rubber inserts and used each phone in it's case. Still quite a bit of wiggle though. It got better again if I kept each phone in it's case and also packed some paper between the phone and the slot in the controller. There is still some flex, but I think that this is as good as it gets. Bottom line though is that the end user shouldn't have to do any of this on a product this expensive. Razer should have just had a way to tighten things up to stop the flexing.

    - Currently on Samsung phones, the Home button returns you to the Android home screen. If you're using the Xbox App, then this makes exiting a game pretty frustrating. I'm not completely putting this on the Kishi itself. It may be something that Samsung is responsible for. However I did find that users were having this same issues with real xbone controllers a few months ago and Microsoft fixed it with a firmware update to the controller itself. So this may be somewhat Razer's fault.

    THE BAD:

    - The right side of the controller is a mess. If you're used to using a standard Microsoft Xbox One controller, then the layout is going to feel off. They put the analog stick in a spot that forces you to awkwardly bend your thumb to have the level of control that you're used to with a standard xbone controller. This causes hand cramping after a bit. They also positioned the face buttons right above the analog stick which is hard to reach. So the ergonomics are pretty rough. It's similar to a Switch layout (which I also hate). I will rate this as being slightly more comfortable than the Switch because there's a little more bulk to grab onto with the Kishi. But still not great. It would have been better if they had just made the controllers just a little bit wider so that the layout was similar to the right side of the xbone controller. It would have also been nice if they had contoured the bottom a bit more so that there was a little grip to grab onto.

    CONCLUSIONS:

    Overall this controller is a mixed bag. The layout on the right side of the controller is almost a deal-breaker for me. It's super awkward and will probably prevent me from playing any serious FPS game on this controller. However it's ok for slower paced games and I'll probably keep it for those. It's also disappointing that they didn't include any way to lock or tighten the controller to properly secure your phone. Seems like a silly oversight that shouldn't have happened with such an expensive controller. If you are perfectly happy with the way the Switch controller feels, then you'll probably be completely fine with my major gripes. However, if you're looking for something that really feels like a traditional xbone controller, then the things that I pointed out will be relevant to you.

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    [The Last Planets] This is the latest implementation of the STAGES, the new game content for the game i'm dev. What do you think about? Any advice or feedback? Thanks for reading

    Posted: 15 Jan 2021 05:17 AM PST

    Android ports of PC games etc

    Posted: 14 Jan 2021 09:41 PM PST

    I must have them all. I have delta-touch, doom, hexen, quake etc omw, portal, half life 1/2, battlefield 2, all the consoles. Wesnoth. Openlara, am2r, cuphead, diablo. Civ 6 not working yet but getting there I know there's more to be had.

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