Best 10 Games That Made An Impression This March
March might be gone but it certainly left us amazing games to play during April. For that reason we gathered the top 10 games that we consider the best of March and list them below.
As always, the list begins with the FREE games and ends with the PAID games, for your convenience.
1. Mr Jump (iOS, Android) by 1Button SARL
Mr Jump has managed to top the charts very soon after its release, and that’s not surprising considering the addicting gameplay and challenges that go with it. In this game you control Mr Jump, a square-headed character, and your job is to help him jump his way through ingenious and tricky levels. The obstacles and platforms are cleverly positioned, and by that I mean that while the player will find it hard to avoid some of them, they’re by no means impossible to clear. The premise is nothing new but the way the game is presented to the player with its fair gameplay and IAP absence (except for the option of unlocking a level by paying, if you don’t want to unlock by completing the previous level) are the reasons that captivated so many players in such a short time since its release.
Read our detailed Download3K review here.
2. Angry Birds Stella POP! (iOS, Android) by Rovio Entertainment Ltd
The phenomenon that is Angry Birds is known to most users, and it still amazes me how new versions keep hitting the app stores with different plot and gameplay (it also amazes me that the same number of users keep downloading them too). In the case of Stella POP the Angry Birds meet the bubble shooter mechanism, consequenctly creating an amazingly fun puzzle game. The player must use a slingshot to match and burst bubbles of various colors, save exotic critters and topple the infamous piggies, without which an Angry Birds game is incomplete. The game also includes plenty of puzzles and boost-ups that make the "gaming" experience even more satisfying. However, despte and under all that, it's still the usual Angry Birds game that keeps re-released once in a while.
3. RAD Boarding (iOS) by Noodlecake Studios Inc.
Noodlecake Studios have always been offering simple (yet challenging) and enjoyable games which are undoubtedly the type of games that people want to play on their smartphones while on bus. Last month they released yet another game called RAD Boarding, which received a good amount of praise from its players. In RAD you control a character who is snowboarding in a post-apocalyptic world. You perform amazing tricks on your snowboard, in a snowy environment and fight against bosses at the end of each level. The game is full of items that will help you on your adventure, and also includes unlockable sets and rewards. The visuals are top-notch and you will find the controls quite easy to use.
4. Fast & Furious: Legacy (iOS, Android) by Kabam
The Fast & Furious franchise has been around for some time and recently released a new game that goes by the name of Legacy. It includes more than 50 cars which have appeared throughout the movies of the same franchise in all the past years including cars from the newly released movie. In F&F Legacy you can built your own car and play in story missions set across all 7 Fast & Furious movies. As a leader you have to lead your Crew in races that take place in classic movie locations (from LA to Tokyo). Features include many game modes, a variety of customizable cars and others. Remember to avoid cops because their interference with the race could get you into a lot of trouble!
5. Silly Sausage in Meat Land (iOS, Android) by Nitrome
The new game by Nitrome that came to stay and drive us crazy in the best way possible is Silly Sausage. In this game the player controls a 16-bit stretchy dog named Silly Sausage and guides him in his adventure through Meat Land. In his way he must collect gems and avoid deadly meat cutting devices. The game consists of 50 levels separated by doghouse checkpoints. You can stretch the dog as much as you desire, and towards any direction. Personally, I think that the best part of the game is that you can have this dog smell its own butt...
Nice overall gameplay, and the *almost* non-existent IAP makes up for a great pixelated experience that you’ll love.
You can read our detailed Download3K review here.
6. Final Fantasy Record Keeper (iOS, Android) by DeNA Corp.
Who hasn’t been dreaming of an official, decent FF game for smartphones after the disappointment that was All The Bravest? Now, Square Enix returns with a game that looks nothing like the previous installment (yay!) and treats fans with respect and fairness. FF Record Keeper tells the story of the “Hall of Records”, where the most important FF moments exist in the form of paintings. When the records within the paintings began to fade away and darkness fell upon the world, destruction begun and it’s now up to you to save the kingdom. To do that you re-live all those amazing FF moments with your beloved heroes such as Cloud Strife. The game comes with IAP but it’s mostly a fair game for everyone who doesn’t use the IAP. If you’re a fan of FF you have a very good reason to play Record Keeper!
7. Patchmania (iOS) by Little Details LLC
Patchmania is my favorite game on this list, not for any particular reason though. It’s a great puzzle game in which you must help the bunny (main character) and his friends eat Farmer Lester’s crops (carrots, lettuces etc.), by drawing paths with your finger that lead to the rabbit hole. It sounds easier than it actually is and although it seems a piece of cake at first, you’ll soon discover that clearing a level requires lots of planning and thinking ahead. This is due to the fact that you must draw chains of food without jumping to the next crop if there’s a gap between them.
It's a nice game overall, so take some time to try it out if you're looking for something new.
You can read our detailed Download3K review here.
8. Dungeon Hunter 5 (iOS, Android) by Gameloft
The highly successful Dungeon Hunter series is back with a new addition to the franchise (the 5th installment actually) which offers improved gameplay, controls and graphics. In this game the journey continues from where the last one left off, in the Kingdom of Valenthia that has been rescued from the demon invasion, but the world still suffers from the consequences that drove it to the edge of destruction. Now, our hero travels in the 5 realms seeking revenge.
The game supports multiplayer that allows you to seek the help from friends, participate in events to keep things interesting and has a plethora of customization choices for your Stronghold.
We finish the list with two paid games that made it to this month's list.
9. Adventures of Poco Eco (iOS, soon on Android) by POSSIBLE GAMES Kft., $2.99
A magical game full of beautiful sounds and pleasant visuals. The player must help Poco Eco, the curious explorer and his tribe to find their Sounds that have been lost, by solving mini puzzles and completing all 12 3D-animated levels. The game is aimed at kids but managed to attract adult players as well; that’s no surprise though for a game with a lovely storyline like this and the level of attention in both sounds and graphics. Definitely worth a spot in our list and your smartphones.
10. Rop (iOS) by MildMania, $0.99
An elegant, minimalistic monochrome puzzle game that offers something different than the usual. In Rop you are given a number of ropes that are strung together, and you must rearrange the different linked points into a shape matching the one given- everything happening on a hexagonal grid. The game comes with 77 unique levels and apart from the $0.99 that you have to pay in order to get it, there are no IAPs in-game. If you want to try a game brings a new experience based on simplicity then Rop is worth getting.
And this concludes March's list of the best games! I hope you can find new favorite games to install and enjoy.
Let us know in the comments below which ones you picked and why!
