Welcome to the debut of a new weekly feature that focuses on weekly mobile games, ones that just arrived on the iOS/Android front and offer something substantial to the market. Whether players are in the mood for a free-to-play casual game or a competitive action title, there’s certainly a lot to choose from.
DuckTales: Remastered (Disney, $9.99, available on iOS and Android) {links no longer active}
Initially released back in 2013 for consoles, Ducktales: Remastered is a remake of a popular adaptation of the hit Disney show, which originally appeared back on the 80’s for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Developed by WayForward, this new version features upgraded animation, level design and music, as well as a variety of locations for Scrooge McDuck to visit on his hunt for worldwide treasure. Kids should enjoy the side-scrolling gameplay, while adults will enjoy the nostalgia kick that DuckTales delivers, as it features the look and sound of the classic show.
Fans of Disney-based games are sure to love DuckTales, even with its somewhat high price of $9.99. Its quality certainly pays off, though.
Mortal Kombat X (WB Games, free-to-play, available on iOS, coming soon to Android) {link no longer active}
With the console version of Mortal Kombat X arriving next week, WB Games has gotten a jump on the mobile fighting market with a separate release, available now for iOS and coming soon to Android. The game is set up similarly to WB’s previous release Injustice: Gods Among Us, as players can fight against opponents while earning experience points that can be used in the console version, through wireless connection. For those without that version, however, the fantastic visuals and easy-to-learn gameplay should make it a hit for those who can’t get enough of the grisly combat and fatalities.
Mortal Kombat X is free-to-play, with in-app items (like fighters and power-ups) available for purchase.
Attack the Light: Steven Universe Light RPG (Turner Broadcasting, $2.99, available on iOS and Android) {links no longer active}
Based on the popular Cartoon Network show Steven Universe, Attack the Light puts kids (or fans of the show) into a turn-based role-playing adventure, as they guide Steven, Garnet and his other friends through a series of combat situations, using spells and other special attacks to fend them off. This mobile release features hours of gameplay, with new areas to explore and items to find, as well as certain techniques to master for each character.
Attack the Light is a flat $2.99 purchase, with no additional items needing to be bought. For parents and fans of the show, that’s a moderately easy price to digest.
Last Voyage (Semidome Inc., $.99, available on IOS) {link no longer active}
For those looking for a deeper experience with their iPad and iPhone devices, Last Voyage offers something that some players just won’t get enough of. They’ll journey through various scenarios that take them to the far reaches of time and space, as they visit five unique chapters filled with psychedelic portals, abstract puzzles and much more. Featuring a brilliant art design and over 40 minutes of varied music, Last Voyage definitely seems like a trip worth taking. And only for a buck, too.
Marvel Mighty Heroes (DeNA, free-to-play, available on iOS and Android {links no longer active}
With all the popular Marvel-based apps available on mobile devices, it shouldn’t be a surprise that DeNA has made one that caters to players of all ages, while built around an effective — but not overbearing — pricing model. In Mighty Heroes, players will choose from their favorite pint-sized versions of heroes like Iron Man, Captain America and more as they team up with others to defeat diabolical villains like Loki and the Kingpin. Featuring a cast of various different characters from such franchises as Guardians of the Galaxy, The Avengers and more, Mighty Heroes should be a considerable treat for fans of the comic books and/or movies.
The game is set up as a free-to-play title with optional gold purchases for additional items, but it’s set up in a fair manner that players can still get reasonable mileage out of it.
