Collaborating with our partners at PocketGamer.fun, the ultimate destination to explore and discover your next favorite mobile games, we present our selection of the top new titles released this week.
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Here are the most exciting new mobile games currently available, highlighting the developers, publishers, and reasons why they stand out:
Ex Astris
Premium mobile game Ex Astris offers a unique 3D RPG experience with a blend of turn-based and real-time combat, immersive world exploration, and a compelling narrative. The game focuses on strategic gameplay rather than traditional leveling mechanics, ensuring that each battle is meticulously crafted by the developers. This approach prevents overleveling and allows for carefully designed challenges throughout the game.
Presented as the inaugural premium game by Hypergryph, Ex Astris features stunning visuals and a vibrant world to explore through the eyes of investigator Yan. The world of Allindo is divided into two hemispheres, one in constant daylight and the other in perpetual darkness, leading to distinct cultural differences between the two sides. While the light side relies on conventional weaponry, the dark side harnesses magical abilities.
Hypergryph has introduced Ex Astris as a departure from the prevalent free-to-play model, opting for a premium experience without in-app purchases. The game is published under their Gryphline brand, the same team behind the popular Arknights RPG, recognized as the Best for Google Play Games on PC in Google Play’s Best of 2023.
Hades
Supergiant Games’ beloved isometric roguelike, Hades, has made its way to mobile exclusively for Netflix subscribers with iOS devices. This partnership showcases Netflix’s commitment to offering premium gaming experiences to its subscribers without additional costs in terms of software or hardware.
For optimal gameplay, Netflix recommends running Hades on iOS 16 or later, ensuring a console-quality gaming experience. The game is unavailable on Android devices, leaving it as one of the few modern platforms where Hades has not been made accessible. Initially launched on PC and Switch in 2020, Hades expanded to PlayStation and Xbox in 2021.
Set in the underworld, players embody the protagonist Zagreus, son of Hades, who seeks to escape and explore the realms above. With a mesmerizing soundtrack, players navigate through randomized floors, aided by Olympian gods like Zeus and Dionysus, each offering unique abilities and challenges. Upon defeat, players restart the escape mission from the beginning, albeit with certain progress carried forward through upgrades and items.
Vroomies
Now available on iOS and Android, Vroomies is a simplistic racing game that demands precise tapping skills to conquer various challenges and championships across 11 distinct racetracks. Players engage in rhythm-based gameplay, tapping on squares and swiping on circles to navigate complex pathways.
Vroomies tracks and records players’ personal best, including fastest lap times and overall championship performance. Different vehicles can be unlocked with specialized stat distributions, allowing players to customize their gameplay experience. The game, developed single-handedly by Alex Taber, offers a complete gaming experience without upfront fees, in-app purchases, or advertisements.
Paragon Pioneers 2
The premium sequel, Paragon Pioneers 2, is a strategic idle city-building game developed by Tobias Arlt for iOS and Android, priced at $5.99. Players delve into a strategic realm, enhancing their empires through a wide array of constructions and goods, with over 300 structures and 130 resources to choose from.
The game mechanics allow progression even when players are not actively playing, blending idle gameplay with strategic empire expansion. Paragon Pioneers 2 presents challenging realms to explore, with three distinct regions and numerous islands to conquer.
A free demo version is available for players to test the game before committing to a purchase, offering an ad-free experience and endless opportunities for empire-building and conquest.
Dune: Imperium Digital
Expanding the Dune IP, Dune: Imperium Digital is a new mobile game now accessible on mobile, Xbox, and PC platforms. Adapted from the 1971 Dune board game inspired by Frank Herbert’s iconic book series, and coinciding with the recent movie release, the game immerses players in the quest to control Arrakis through strategic leadership, card deck-building, and conflict resolution across 10 rounds.
In contrast to the original board game, the digital adaptation allows for AI-driven solo play or online multiplayer competitions. Dire Wolf Digital, a seasoned publisher in virtual board games, has brought this adaptation to life, following their success with other titles like A Game of Thrones: The Board Game and Raiders of the North Sea.
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