10-13-2018, 10:31 AM
The Weekender: Juicy Sales Edition
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<p>Welcome to the Weekender, your weekly look at the best new games, sales, and updates. It’s been a quiet week on the site as we cycle back through some of out buying guides, the only things of note you may want to catch up on is <a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/articles/stardew-valley-ios-release-date/" target="_blank"><em>Stardew Valley</em>‘s impending iOS</a> release, and we revived our guide to the <a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/guides/xcom-android-ios/" target="_blank">Best Games Like XCOM</a>.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, we’ve got three new releases and a whole lot of sales to talk about. Read on!</p>
<h2>Out Now</h2>
<h3>Grimvalor (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grimvalor/id1369179088?mt=8&at=11l7vY" target="_blank">iOS Universal</a>) – <em>Full Review Coming Soon!</em></h3>
<p>The <em>Dark Souls</em> franchise has inspired an entire sub-genre of gritty, deadly, fast-twitch, action-RPGs. In large part, these games populate PC and console markets, but there’s a brand new option designed for mobile. <em>Grimvalor</em> by Direlight games is an action-RPG-platformer set in a gloomy fantasy world and featuring fast-paced combat. You jump, dodge, roll, and attack all the while learning your enemy’s attack pattern to best exploit it. You also die. A lot. At least I do. Naturally, as you progress you gain experience and levels, your abilities improve, and you gain new special attacks. <em>Grimvalor</em> is driven by a story that provides a nice narrative without getting in the way of the action. It’s a fun game, looks great, and the controls are rock solid. If you’re good at these skill-intensive action-RPGs you should definitely pick this one up.</p>
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<h3>ELOH (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/eloh/id1406382064" target="_blank">iOS Universal</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=es.brokenrul.eloh&hl=en" target="_blank">Android</a>)</h3>
<p>Audio-based puzzle game <em>ELOH</em> is made by the creators of <em>Old Man’s Journey</em> and is all about letting the rhythm guide you to a solution. It’s laid back, with no ads, timers, move limits—just you, the puzzle, and the music. There are 85 levels to work through so it promises plenty of play for the price.</p>
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<h3>The Tower of Egbert (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-tower-of-egbert/id1416488749" target="_blank">iOS Universal</a>)</h3>
<p>Egbert is a sorcerer in need of a tower. That’s where you enter the picture in <em>The Tower of Egbert</em>. You must build the little fellow a tower high</p>
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<h2>Sales</h2>
<h3>Lost Portal (<a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/reviews/review-lost-portal/" target="_blank">Review</a>) (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lost-portal-ccg/id924691770?mt=8&at=11l7vY" target="_blank">iOS Universal</a>): $.99</h3>
<p>You’ve picked up and enjoyed premium, single-player CCG <em>Lost Portal</em> right? It features <em>Magic: The Gathering</em> like duels wrapped in a compelling role-playing game and is just a dollar for a limited time, a fraction of the price of a booster pack in one of those big-name CCGs. If you need more convincing check out my 5-star review.</p>
<h3>Reigns (<a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/reviews/review-reigns/" target="_blank">Review</a>) (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1114127463?at=11l7vY" target="_blank">iOS Universal</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devolver.reigns&hl=en" target="_blank">Android</a>): $.99<br />Reigns Her Majesty (Review) (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reigns-her-majesty/id1171040772?mt=8&at=11l7vY" target="_blank">iOS Universal</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devolver.reigns2&hl=en" target="_blank">Android</a>): $.99</h3>
<p>The <em>Reigns</em> saga might just be the most successful indie franchise in the history of mobile gaming. The third installment, <em>Reigns: Game of Thrones</em>, is coming out next week (and available for pre-order now) and puts you on the throne of Westeros. It’s safe to say it’ll do well. In advance of this release the first two titles are on sale for just a buck each. This is the lowest price ever for Reigns Her Majesty.</p>
<h3>Poly Bridge (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/poly-bridge/id1197552569?mt=8" target="_blank">iOS Universal</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drycactus.polybridge" target="_blank">Android</a>): $.99 on Android</h3>
<p><em>Poly Bridge</em> is an entertaining bridge-building simulator that made the jump to mobile over a year ago. If you’re a sim fan this one is worth picking up, especially for play on a tablet.</p>
<h3>Strike Team Hydra (<a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/reviews/review-strike-team-hydra/" target="_blank">Review</a>) (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/strike-team-hydra/id1262093285?mt=8&at=11l7vY" target="_blank">iOS Universal</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.WaveLightGames.StrikeTeamHydra&hl=en" target="_blank">Android</a>): $1.49 on Android</h3>
<p>Wave Light Games is known for their impressive turn-based tactical RPGs and <em>Strike Team Hydra</em> is the latest, and first foray into the sci-fi realm. It features the same combat as the <em>Demon’s Rise</em> franchise and is on sale right now for Android users.</p>
<h3>Icewind Dale (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/icewind-dale/id909472985?mt=8" target="_blank">iOS Universal</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beamdog.icewinddale" target="_blank">Android</a>): $1.99</h3>
<p>Overhaul Games is continuing its slate of sales on classic RPG ports. This time <em>Icewind Dale</em> is just $2, down from $10. This is by far the cheapest it’s been and is a great time to pick up a new, old RPG.</p>
<h3>Jade Empire (<a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/reviews/review-jade-empire/" target="_blank">Review</a>) (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jade-empire-special-edition/id1108475553?mt=8&at=11l7vY" target="_blank">iOS Universal</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aspyr.jadeempire" target="_blank">Android</a>): $4.99</h3>
<p>Yet another RPG sale… <em>Jade Empire</em> is half off. It’s inspired by the myths and legends of ancient China and full of places to explore and plots to uncover.</p>
<h3>Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic/id611436052?mt=8" target="_blank">iOS Universal</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aspyr.swkotor" target="_blank">Android</a>): $4.99 on iOS</h3>
<p><em>Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic</em> is a little dated at this point, but has long been enshrined as one of the best RPGs of all time. It’s also half off and worthy of inclusion in your mobile-game collection if you’re into <em>Star Wars</em>, RPGs, or nostalgia.</p>
<p><em>Seen anything else you like? Played any of the above? Let us know in the comments!</em></p>
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<p>Welcome to the Weekender, your weekly look at the best new games, sales, and updates. It’s been a quiet week on the site as we cycle back through some of out buying guides, the only things of note you may want to catch up on is <a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/articles/stardew-valley-ios-release-date/" target="_blank"><em>Stardew Valley</em>‘s impending iOS</a> release, and we revived our guide to the <a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/guides/xcom-android-ios/" target="_blank">Best Games Like XCOM</a>.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, we’ve got three new releases and a whole lot of sales to talk about. Read on!</p>
<h2>Out Now</h2>
<h3>Grimvalor (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grimvalor/id1369179088?mt=8&at=11l7vY" target="_blank">iOS Universal</a>) – <em>Full Review Coming Soon!</em></h3>
<p>The <em>Dark Souls</em> franchise has inspired an entire sub-genre of gritty, deadly, fast-twitch, action-RPGs. In large part, these games populate PC and console markets, but there’s a brand new option designed for mobile. <em>Grimvalor</em> by Direlight games is an action-RPG-platformer set in a gloomy fantasy world and featuring fast-paced combat. You jump, dodge, roll, and attack all the while learning your enemy’s attack pattern to best exploit it. You also die. A lot. At least I do. Naturally, as you progress you gain experience and levels, your abilities improve, and you gain new special attacks. <em>Grimvalor</em> is driven by a story that provides a nice narrative without getting in the way of the action. It’s a fun game, looks great, and the controls are rock solid. If you’re good at these skill-intensive action-RPGs you should definitely pick this one up.</p>
<p>[embedded content]</p>
<h3>ELOH (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/eloh/id1406382064" target="_blank">iOS Universal</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=es.brokenrul.eloh&hl=en" target="_blank">Android</a>)</h3>
<p>Audio-based puzzle game <em>ELOH</em> is made by the creators of <em>Old Man’s Journey</em> and is all about letting the rhythm guide you to a solution. It’s laid back, with no ads, timers, move limits—just you, the puzzle, and the music. There are 85 levels to work through so it promises plenty of play for the price.</p>
<p>[embedded content]</p>
<h3>The Tower of Egbert (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-tower-of-egbert/id1416488749" target="_blank">iOS Universal</a>)</h3>
<p>Egbert is a sorcerer in need of a tower. That’s where you enter the picture in <em>The Tower of Egbert</em>. You must build the little fellow a tower high</p>
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<h2>Sales</h2>
<h3>Lost Portal (<a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/reviews/review-lost-portal/" target="_blank">Review</a>) (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lost-portal-ccg/id924691770?mt=8&at=11l7vY" target="_blank">iOS Universal</a>): $.99</h3>
<p>You’ve picked up and enjoyed premium, single-player CCG <em>Lost Portal</em> right? It features <em>Magic: The Gathering</em> like duels wrapped in a compelling role-playing game and is just a dollar for a limited time, a fraction of the price of a booster pack in one of those big-name CCGs. If you need more convincing check out my 5-star review.</p>
<h3>Reigns (<a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/reviews/review-reigns/" target="_blank">Review</a>) (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1114127463?at=11l7vY" target="_blank">iOS Universal</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devolver.reigns&hl=en" target="_blank">Android</a>): $.99<br />Reigns Her Majesty (Review) (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reigns-her-majesty/id1171040772?mt=8&at=11l7vY" target="_blank">iOS Universal</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devolver.reigns2&hl=en" target="_blank">Android</a>): $.99</h3>
<p>The <em>Reigns</em> saga might just be the most successful indie franchise in the history of mobile gaming. The third installment, <em>Reigns: Game of Thrones</em>, is coming out next week (and available for pre-order now) and puts you on the throne of Westeros. It’s safe to say it’ll do well. In advance of this release the first two titles are on sale for just a buck each. This is the lowest price ever for Reigns Her Majesty.</p>
<h3>Poly Bridge (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/poly-bridge/id1197552569?mt=8" target="_blank">iOS Universal</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drycactus.polybridge" target="_blank">Android</a>): $.99 on Android</h3>
<p><em>Poly Bridge</em> is an entertaining bridge-building simulator that made the jump to mobile over a year ago. If you’re a sim fan this one is worth picking up, especially for play on a tablet.</p>
<h3>Strike Team Hydra (<a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/reviews/review-strike-team-hydra/" target="_blank">Review</a>) (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/strike-team-hydra/id1262093285?mt=8&at=11l7vY" target="_blank">iOS Universal</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.WaveLightGames.StrikeTeamHydra&hl=en" target="_blank">Android</a>): $1.49 on Android</h3>
<p>Wave Light Games is known for their impressive turn-based tactical RPGs and <em>Strike Team Hydra</em> is the latest, and first foray into the sci-fi realm. It features the same combat as the <em>Demon’s Rise</em> franchise and is on sale right now for Android users.</p>
<h3>Icewind Dale (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/icewind-dale/id909472985?mt=8" target="_blank">iOS Universal</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beamdog.icewinddale" target="_blank">Android</a>): $1.99</h3>
<p>Overhaul Games is continuing its slate of sales on classic RPG ports. This time <em>Icewind Dale</em> is just $2, down from $10. This is by far the cheapest it’s been and is a great time to pick up a new, old RPG.</p>
<h3>Jade Empire (<a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/reviews/review-jade-empire/" target="_blank">Review</a>) (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jade-empire-special-edition/id1108475553?mt=8&at=11l7vY" target="_blank">iOS Universal</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aspyr.jadeempire" target="_blank">Android</a>): $4.99</h3>
<p>Yet another RPG sale… <em>Jade Empire</em> is half off. It’s inspired by the myths and legends of ancient China and full of places to explore and plots to uncover.</p>
<h3>Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic/id611436052?mt=8" target="_blank">iOS Universal</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aspyr.swkotor" target="_blank">Android</a>): $4.99 on iOS</h3>
<p><em>Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic</em> is a little dated at this point, but has long been enshrined as one of the best RPGs of all time. It’s also half off and worthy of inclusion in your mobile-game collection if you’re into <em>Star Wars</em>, RPGs, or nostalgia.</p>
<p><em>Seen anything else you like? Played any of the above? Let us know in the comments!</em></p>
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