Apollo Justice uses pretty much the same gameplay, a mix of courtroom drama visual novel and hidden object investigation segments.
The first of Capcom's Ace Attorney series to come to Android is actually the fourth of the Nintendo DS games to be released - the original trilogy got an iPhone version, but no Play Store release. Stand up to bullies, get picked on by teachers, beat the jocks at dodge ball, play pranks, win or lose the girl and survive a year in the worst school around.Īndroid Police coverage: Capcom favorite Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney lands in the Play Store for $16 As mischievous 15-year-old Jimmy Hopkins you’ll navigate the social hierarchy of the corrupt and crumbling prep school, Bullworth Academy. The Rockstar Games tradition of groundbreaking, original gameplay and humorous tongue-in-cheek storytelling invades the schoolyard in Bully: Anniversary Edition. The Android version is $7, and despite the subject matter it is decidedly not for kids. The gameplay never leaves the somewhat sensationalized world of a WASPy prep school, but biting humor and creative minigames make the whole package something special. Equal parts South Park and Clockwork Orange, the story puts you in the shoes of a 15-year-old malcontent. Explore the city by foot or by car, and discover minigames, customizations, collectibles, special guest stars, and more.Īndroid Police coverage: Rockstar's Bully: Anniversary Edition now available for Android, costs $6.99 on the Play Storeīully, originally released for the PlayStation 2 way back in 2006, was something of a cornerstone for Rockstar's non-GTA portfolio.
This remastered pop culture send-up features a full Story Mode of open world missions, along with Arcade Challenges for quick pick-up-and-play action. Rampage the city, steal cars, or play over 60 story mode missions. Retro City Rampage reimagines the open world crime genre like it's 1989.
The game was a hit on Steam, and the Android version supports controllers and Android TV for just five bucks. What it lacks in polygons it makes up for in humor and style: references and mini-games harken back to the NES and general 80s and 90s culture at every turn. Retro City Rampage is essentially an unofficial "de-make" of Grand Theft Auto, bringing the open-world crime gameplay into just two dimensions. Unlike anything you’ve played before, 1979 Revolution immerses players into a moving and engaging experience where a documentary and a game come together.Īndroid Police coverage: Steam favorite Retro City Rampage DX blends GTA crime sprees with NES-style graphics and minigames The fates of those around you hinge on the consequences of your choices. You play as Reza, a photojournalist, where you get caught up by two opposing sides of the revolution. In this cinematic adventure game you navigate this momentous revolution with only two weapons: your camera and your morality. Note that the $5 game requires an octa-core processor to run.īased on real stories from Iran between 1978-1981. A few photography segments (sort of like a more realistic Pokémon Snap) break things up. The historical fiction story asks for crucial choices from the player to guide the progress of a photojournalist covering the revolution and its aftermath. Black Friday is a point-and-click adventure story that takes place during the 1979 Iranian revolution. Mobile games (and video games in general) that cover real topics in a sober way are rare. Use all your wits and skill to unravel the mysteries of ancient kingdom Arcadia and sea monster Oceanhorn.Īndroid Police coverage: 1979 Revolution: Black Friday now available on the Google Play Store
Fight monsters, learn to use magic and discover ancient treasures which will help you on your quest. What happened? Explore the islands of Uncharted Seas, a world filled with many dangers, puzzles and secrets. He is gone… The only lead is his old notebook and a mysterious necklace. You wake up and find a letter from your father.
It's free to download with a $5.49 promotional price for the full game. Charming 3D graphics, solid action-adventure gameplay, and an expansive world of islands and dungeons are some of the selling points, in addition to full controller and Android TV compatibility. But since we're closer to a Ross Perot presidency than we are a real Zelda game on Android, it's hard to object to this one.
Oceanhorn takes pretty much all of its inspiration from Nintendo's Legend of Zelda series. Looking for the previous roundup editions? Find them here.Īndroid Police coverage: Oceanhorn, a Zelda-inspired premium action adventure game, sets sail for the Play Store Please wait for this page to load in full in order to see the widgets, which include ratings and pricing info.