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Mobile - The Weekender: Amplified Edition

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The Weekender: Amplified Edition

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<p>Despite GDC 2019 going on the background, it’s been a pretty vibrant time in mobile gaming this week. As someone who stands at the convergence of several different gaming spheres (mobile, war games, PC Strategy etc…), I’m always more open to visionary ideas that further merge several aspects of my life – that’s why Google’s <a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/articles/google-stadia-mobile-gaming/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stadia announcement was so interesting</a>.</p>
<p>I won’t re-hash what I’ve already said – while we wait to see how it ultimately turns out we’ll continue to review excellent games like <a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/reviews/tides-of-time/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Tides of Time</em></a>, or <a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/reviews/assembly-card-game/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Assembly</em></a>. Maybe not <a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/reviews/pirates-outlaws/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Pirate Outlaws</em></a>… Roguelikes seem to be the new ‘hot’ genre at the moment, and this week is no exception.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, In mobile gaming…</p>
<h2>Out Now</h2>
<h3>NecroDancer: AMPLIFIED (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/id1445623416" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iOS Universal</a>)</h3>
<p>The original Crypt of the Necrodancer currently stands as <a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/guides/best-ios-roguelike-android/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">one of our favourite roguelike games</a>, so the fact that there’s now a prequel game is very good news indeed. Amplified features brand-new content, as well as all of the original content from the mobile version of Crypt of the Necrodancer, so be mindful if you already own that, there could be some repetition.</p>
<p>The new content features Nocturna, a shape-shifter, with a brand new story and a new zone complete with new levels, boss battles, enemies and rewards. Groove your way through the dungeon, slashing fools to the sick beat.</p>
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<h3>Crossroads Roguelike RPG (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/crossroads-roguelike-rpg/id1407016101?mt=8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iOS</a> &amp; <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=icon.games.crossroads&amp;hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Android</a>)</h3>
<p>Speaking of Roguelikes, there’s another one that looks interesting as well. In Crossroads you create a character by choosing its race and class, and then you must go on a quest as an agent of the Adventurer’s Guild. You journey to your mission by revealing cards laid on a grid. Some cards will reveal loot, or spells, or powerful buffs, while others will present challenges. It’s all procedurally generated, and there are 5 different adventures to embark on.</p>
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<h3>A Sea of RPGs</h3>
<p>Usually when I come to do this column, especially if I’m not able to get code for things in advance, I simply keep an eye on what’s ‘premium’ as a potential source of new games. Unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to be working as well as of late, as we’re starting to see more games release with a premium price point AS WELL as IAPs. As far this week goes, there’s been a few RPG releases like that, namely off-brand Pokémon-like <em>Evertale</em> (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/evertale/id1263365153?mt=8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iOS</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zigzagame.evertale" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Android</a>), and JRPG <em>Legend of the Tetrarchs</em> (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/rpg-legend-of-the-tetrarchs/id1419864535?mt=8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iOS</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kemco.hitpoint.legerrior" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Android</a>).</p>
<p><em>Evertale</em>’s seems more of a token fee, but both game’s IAPs seem to revolve around in-game currency. As we saw recently with Pirates Outlaws, grind can be bad, and it’s made all the more bitter if you have to pay for the privilege.</p>
<p>But then you’ve also got <em>ThirdMiracle</em> (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/thirdmiracle-turn-base-srpg/id1447371103?mt=8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iOS</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ryuminus.srpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Android</a>) &amp; <em>Kings Hero 2</em> (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/kings-hero-2-turn-based-rpg/id1450794244?mt=8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iOS</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.svv.kh2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Android</a>) which have also released this week and don’t appear to be any more than what they are. The former is another JRPG, while the latter is a hex-based tactical RPG in the old-school fantasy façade.</p>
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<p>We’ll try and get to all of these as/when we can, but as always – buyer beware.</p>
<h2>Updates</h2>
<h3>Stardew Valley (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stardew-valley/id1406710800?mt=8&amp;at=11l7vY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iOS</a> &amp; <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chucklefish.stardewvalley&amp;hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Android</a>) (<a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/reviews/stardew-valley-ios/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Review</a>)</h3>
<p>This update is just on the recently released android version at the time of writing, but the dev have released a patch that’s fixed a few things.</p>
<h3>Star Traders: Frontiers (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/star-traders-frontiers/id1442583232?mt=8&amp;at=11l7vY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iOS</a> &amp; <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tresebrothers.games.startraders2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Android</a>) (<a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/reviews/star-traders-frontiers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Review</a>)</h3>
<p>The gift that keeps on giving, there’s been several updates to the game since we last checked. The main thing you need to know that the upcoming release of deployable fighters and Carrier-class ships has been pushed back till the 2.5 update, and the release of a new Era/Story season has been brought forward. Other than that, the Trese Brothers continue to tweak and adjust their magnum opus.</p>
<h3>Sentinels of the Multiverse (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sentinels-of-the-multiverse/id923772792?mt=8&amp;at=11l7vY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iOS</a> &amp; <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handelabra.Sentinels" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Android</a>) (<a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/reviews/review-sentinels-multiverse/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Review</a>)</h3>
<p>A firm favourite amongst PT readers,<em> Sentinels</em> has just received its <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c37c6o2S9W0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">final expansion</a> along with the 3.0 updates. Season 2 pass holders get it for free, otherwise its available to purchase via IAP. It comes with five new heroes, five new environments, and the final boss battle scenario.</p>
<h3>DomiNations (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dominations/id922558758?mt=8&amp;at=11l7vY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iOS</a> &amp; <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nexonm.dominations.adk&amp;hl=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Android</a>)</h3>
<p>One of our favourite <a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/guides/rts-games-for-android/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">RTS games</a>, <em>DomiNations</em> is celebrating its 4<sup>th</sup> Anniversary with a brand new content update focusing on space travel. Sally Ride, the first American woman to go into space, has been added as new leader, as well as the Space Shuttle and SETI Wonders. In addition, new events have been added that focus on key milestones surrounding mankind’s journey into space, from Yuri Gagarin, to Apollo 13.</p>
<h2>Sales</h2>
<h3>Sentinels of the Multiverse (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sentinels-of-the-multiverse/id923772792?mt=8&amp;at=11l7vY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iOS</a> &amp; <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handelabra.Sentinels" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Android</a>) (<a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/reviews/review-sentinels-multiverse/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Review</a>): $1.99</h3>
<p>To celebrate the launch of the final expansion, the base game has been discounted to just a couple of dollars.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Steamworld Heist (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/steamworld-heist/id1093396572?mt=8&amp;at=11l7vY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iOS Universal</a>) (<a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/reviews/review-steamworld-heist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Review</a>): $4.99</h3>
<p>We rather enjoyed this stylish turn-based strategy game, and now you can too as the game is once again down to half price.</p>
<h3>Football Manager 2019 Mobile (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1437397276?mt=8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iOS</a> &amp; <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=football.manager.games.fm19.mobile&amp;hl=en_GB" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Android</a>): $5.99</h3>
<p><em>FM Mobile</em> is the streamlined version of <em>Football Manager</em> (you could almost call it ‘Lite’) as opposed to the near-direct port that is <a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/reviews/football-manager-2019-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>FM Touch</em></a>. It’s currently enjoying a small discount, if you’re interested.</p>
<h3>Alien: Blackout (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/alien-blackout/id1401510106?mt=8&amp;at=11l7vY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iOS</a> &amp; <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.D3Go.mendel&amp;hl=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Android</a>) (<a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/reviews/alien-blackout/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Review</a>): $2.99</h3>
<p>We didn’t like <em>Alien Blackout</em>, but it’s now on sale for the first time since launch, down a couple of bucks. It’s also recently been updated with a new mode called ‘Survive’, which is basically Ironman.</p>
<p>And just before we go, Android users can pick up the original <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ChilledMouse.WQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Warhammer Quest</em></a> for $1, if you’re interested.</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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