5 new mobile games to try this week - October 17th, 2024
Fresh mobile picks you should give a go this week
- Arrange items in disarray to get your organisation fix
- Raise an army of the undead as a necromancer
- Climb up as a one-bit knight while avoiding traps and monsters
Who doesn't love new games? We certainly do - there's just something about the exhilaration of a new title you can't wait to dive into, as the loading screen pops up and you enter a brave new world.
Of course, new mobile games are a dime a dozen these days, and who has the time to scour the iPhone, iPad and/or Android stores to catch the latest title that drops? This is exactly why we've gathered a quick list of 5 new mobile games you should try this week, from undiscovered indie gems to high-profile AAA masterpieces.
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Let's get on with it!
1
Climb Knight
Ah, the good ol' days of arcade brick games - who doesn't miss those clunky one-bit visuals on precious LCD handhelds? Climb Knight is bringing on all the nostalgia with this retro-inspired climber, where all you have to do is climb up as high as you can to reach that top score - that is, if a random bat or a spiky trap doesn't get to you first.
Crafted by the mind behind the popular DERE horror games, this pixel-art love letter to old-school climbers features unlockable characters and even a global leaderboard for you to compete on. And if you're a fan of the studio's previous titles, you might even spot an Easter egg or two along the way.
2
Pocket Necromancer
Being bad has never felt this good - not when you've got the power to raise the dead and make them do your bidding. Pocket Necromancer is a colourful new RPG that lets you raise your undead army to haunt everything from highways under construction to innocent bus stations. Each creature you summon will have its own skills in combat, so make sure you pick the right minion to do the right haunting.
You can also jazz up your necromancer with the proper gear to boost your unholy powers - or put on some pink fluffy earmuffs lest you get chilly while commanding legions of the demonic dead.
3
A Little to the Left
If maintaining an immaculate desk is your reason for getting up each morning, then you can happily fix wayward pens and papers in disarray in A Little To The Left, a charming organisation game that's recently made the jump to mobile. Enjoy intuitive touch controls and the ability to zoom and pan to your liking, so you can really get into those misaligned picture frames and mismatched silverware. Of course, it's not all as chill as it might seem, as every so often, a cheeky cat will cause some mischievous mayhem as cats often do.
Android players will have to wait for a while longer to get their hands on this puzzler, but iOS users can dive right in with nine try-before-you-buy puzzles to get you started.
4
Political Party Frenzy
If you're the type of thrill-seeker who thrives on online controversies and political intrigue, this casual puzzler should be right up your alley. Political Party Frenzy offers all the maniacal mayhem you could ever ask for when it comes to the dirty world of politics - only this time, you'll take on the role of a social media influencer fending off trolls and fake news left, right, and centre.
With that much power in your hands, you can choose to lean every which way to influence your followers across 400 juicy scandals. Reshape the political landscape to your liking and compete on leaderboards to make sure your party is always on top.
5
Wizardry Variants Daphne
The classic dungeon-crawling experience returns in Wizardry Variants Daphne, the latest 3D entry into the world of Wizardry. Featuring a more anime-esque aesthetic but with the same dark and dangerous vibes, the RPG challenges you with taking up arms and venturing into the depths of the labyrinth to face the monsters within.
Team up with characters of different classes to see if you can conquer the high level of difficulty the dungeon offers. The Portrait orientation keeps things conveniently mobile-optimised, with different choices you'll need to make to uncover the branching storyline.
