2015 was a great year for mobile gaming. Some indie games that were a part of consoles saw their transition to smartphones. We saw the launch of an array of games from a number of genres such as action, puzzle, adventure, RPG and many more. Here is a quick look at some of the games that made headlines in 2015!
Marvel Future Fight
Don the role of your favourite Marvel Avenger in Marvel Future Fight. The multiple dimensions of the multiverse are collapsing upon each other and it’s up to you to ensure humanity survives! The game is quite addictive with its 3 on 3 battles, a story campaign and some pretty impressive visuals. Apart from the Avengers, you also have the option to take control of Jessica Jones and Dare Devil.
Speedy Ninja
If you are one looking for a challenging endless running game, then Speedy Ninja is the one for you. The game flips the endless runner on its head! Gamers will have to use their dexterity and skill to overcome deadly obstacles and destroy menacing monsters on the run, in the air and even upside down as only a master Ninja can!
WWE Immortals
What would happen if your favourite WWE wrestler were immortal? WWE Immortals of course! Gamers can take their favorite WWE Superstars out of the ring and into the supernatural world and wield devastating powers to demolish their opponents
Prune
If you like playing games like Flower or Journey, then Prune is the game for you. Originally based on an experimental tree generation script you help a tree grow in the game and bloom. Very artistic in nature, the game is also a beautiful puzzle solver
Race the Sun
Taking a different take on endless running games, in Race the Sun, gamers can watch the world blast by in their solar powered glider and try to keep pace with the setting sun, while avoiding obstacles through the journey. Gamers can upgrade their ship by completing challenges and learn to adapt to a world that changes daily. The game was launched in 2013 for gaming consoles and the PC but released on iOS in 2015
Available on iOS
Don’t Starve Pocket edition
Don’t Starve hit the consoles in 2013 but the pocket edition for the smartphones released in 2015. Gamers play as Wilson, a scientist trapped in a mysterious wilderness world. Gamers must learn to survive by collecting resources and constructing defences for themselves
Available on iOS
Operation Dracula
Reminiscent to the 80’s action games, Operation Dracula is an over the top arcade shoot-em-up. The game gives you three playable characters, 5 main boss battles and 4 mini bosses to keep you hooked. This game will keep you at the edge of your seat for the duration of the journey!
Available for iOS
Fallout Shelter
The post apocalyptic wasteland shooter has received rave reviews on the console and PC. On the mobile version of Fallout, gamers have to build a vault, oversee the thriving community, prosper and also explore the wasteland
Dark Echo
Players are trapped in darknes and need to resort to sound to save themselves. Tap the screen to emit sound in all the directions and avoid obstacles in this puzzle game. Be warned, evil lurks in the darkness
Alto's Adventure
If snowboarding is a sport you appreciate then Alto’s Adventure is a game for you. Gamers can Join Alto and his friends as they embark on endless snowboarding joy. avoid obstacles and earn the highest score on this side scrolling game
Available on iOS
Rop
If a head-scratching puzzle is what you are looking for then Rop is the game for you. The game has 77 mind-bending levels where the objective is to re-arrange the rops at your disposal to match the given image
Unkilled
What good are games if there aren’t any zombies there to kill? Unkilled is a zombie-themed first person shooter and is considered to be successor to Dead Trigger 2. The game boasts of impressive graphics and some interesting boss battles
FIFA 16 Ultimate Team
Sports fan rejoice! FIFA 16 is available on the mobile platform and the game is good. FIFA 16 is running on an all-new engine and gives gamers ‘Enhanced Hybrid Controls’ that let gamers use Gestures or Buttons on the smartphone to control the ball. Players can also choose to don the role of the manager rather than delve into the action
Lara Croft Go
Lara Croft Go is a turn based puzzle-adventure set in a long-forgotten world. Explore the ruins of an ancient civilization, discover hidden secrets and face deadly puzzles in this journey. You of course don the role of the legendary tomb raider, Lara Croft. The game features more than 101 puzzles spread across 6 chapters
Angry Birds 2
The Angry Birds are back in Angry Birds 2. No it isn’t the second game in the franchise but it is the true successor to the original game. This time around there are multi-stage levels and you have the option to pick the bird you want to fling. The game isn’t as punishing as the original appealing to a wider audience
Dungeon Hunter 5
Dungeon Hunter 5 is a hack and slash role-playing game. Giving users the option of a melee weapon and magical abilities to take down their foes. The game has a top down view, giving players a birds eye view of the action
Available on iOS, Android and Windows Phone
Does Not Commute
GTA 1 style gameplay, Does Not Commute is a game in which you drive a bunch of cars in a 1970’s small down. Chaos and damage anyone?
Huemory: Memory Game
A colour memorising puzzle game, gamers have to pick a color and memorize every spot on the screen that it appears. The objective is to recreate the chosen colour on the display which has now turned grey
Available on Android
Warhammer 40,000: Freeblade
A third person action game, this is one that exploits the 3D touch capabilities of the iPhone. Tap the display to fire and press the display for special attacks. There are some intense battles that will put your tapping skills to the test
Available on iOS
Implosion - Never Lose Hope
If you are looking for a console game like experience on a smartphone then Implosion - Never Lose Hope is the one for you. This hack and slash game will remind you of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and that’s a very good thing. The game is fast and full of action