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      Flippy – simple flashcard-based study aidFlippySimple flashcard-based study aid

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      SiNKR 2 - a puzzler that sinks its hooks in

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      Pocket Run Pool – a modern spin on solo poolPocket Run PoolA modern spin on solo pool

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      Ordia – a wonderful goop-flinging platformerOrdiaA wonderful goop-flinging platformer

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      Wizards Unite – Harry Potter’s augmented reality catch-festWizards UniteHarry Potter's augmented reality catch-fest

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MINIT – retro RPG is nostalgic blissMINITRetro RPG is nostalgic bliss

Andy Price
July 18, 2019
Games, Reviews, Role Playing
A near perfectly designed mobile RPG  Price: $5/£5 Size: 101 MB Version: 1.0.9 Developer: Devolver Digital Platform: iPhone / iPad MINIT Having...
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4.0

Alt-Frequencies – ambitious time loop storyAlt-FrequenciesAmbitious storytelling game

Andy Price
June 10, 2019
Games, Reviews, Role Playing
Ambitious narrative game delivered by simple game mechanics Price: $5/£5 Version: 1.2 Size: 529.1 MB Developer: Plug In...
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3.5

The Elder Scrolls: Blades – epic fantasy series goes freemiumThe Elder Scrolls: BladesEpic fantasy series goes freemium

Tom Rolfe
April 21, 2019
Games, Reviews, Role Playing
Price: Free Version: 1.0.1 Size: 148 MB Developer: Bethesda Platform: iPhone & iPad Elder Scrolls: Blades The Elder Scrolls, a series...
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4.0

Dragalia Lost – Slick action RPG from NintendoDragalia LostSlick action RPG from Nintendo

Jon Mundy
March 15, 2019
Games, Role Playing
Developer: Nintendo Price: Free Size: 3.2 GB Version: 1.5.1 Platform: iPhone & iPad Dragalia Lost From the start...
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Cosmic Top Secret: we interview the creator of this incredible docu-gameCosmic Top SecretWe interview the creator of this incredible docu-game

Tom Rolfe
November 16, 2018
Action & Adventure, Educational, Games, Role Playing
Cosmic Top Secret, released this week, is one of the most interesting and unusual titles we've come across...
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4.5

Stardew Valley: live that quiet country life with this farming gameStardew ValleyLive that quiet country life with this farming game

Tom Rolfe
November 13, 2018
Games, Role Playing, Simulation
The award-winning open world farming game finally comes to iOS Developer: Frogmind Price: $11/£11 Size: 100 MB Version:...
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Green fingers: great apps for gardeners and nature loversGreen fingersGreat apps for gardeners and nature lovers

Tom Rolfe
October 24, 2018
Apps, Games, Lifestyle, Role Playing, Utilities
Gardening tools used to be limited to physical objects like rakes and watering cans. Now, though, your iPhone...
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Reigns: Game of Thrones – take on the Iron ThroneReigns: Game of ThronesTake on the Iron Throne

Tom Rolfe
October 18, 2018
Games, Role Playing
Winter is coming. Look busy. One of our favorite mobile game series is back, with a multi-million dollar...
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Before the Storm: impressive choice-based narrative gameBefore the StormImpressive choice-based narrative game

Tom Rolfe
September 21, 2018
Games, Role Playing
Story-driven games are becoming increasingly popular with users who want to feel immersed in a believable narrative. Many...
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4.5

Life is Strange – desktop adventure gets full mobile portLife is StrangeDesktop adventure hits iOS

Andy Price
January 21, 2018
Action & Adventure, Games, Reviews, Role Playing
It's a big adventure, but it feels just at home on iOS as it does on desktop Price: $3/£3...
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Crossover games: 12 of the best genre-bending titlesCrossover games12 of the best genre-bending titles

Craig Grannell
November 12, 2017
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Card & Casino, Games, Music, Puzzle, Role Playing, Word
Two for the price of one Gaming, like other forms of media, has distinct genres. This makes it...
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5.0

Her Majesty – a second era of enlightenmentReigns: Her MajestySequel to 2016's card-based smash

Andy Price
October 1, 2017
Card & Casino, Games, Reviews, Role Playing
Follow up to Apple's 2016 game of the year Reigns Price: $3/£3 Version: 1.01 Size: 183 MB Developer: Devolver Digital Platform: iPhone and...
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4.3

Fire Emblem – Nintendo’s addictive strategy RPGFire EmblemNintendo's addictive strategy RPG

Tom Rolfe
February 12, 2017
Games, Reviews, Role Playing, Strategy
Fast-paced tactical battles galore as the popular Fire Emblem series gets a mobile makeover Price: Free Version: 1.0.0...
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4.7

Milkmaid of the Milky Way – weird and wonderful sci-fi adventureMilkmaid of the Milky WayWeird and wonderful sci-fi adventure

Andy Price
January 30, 2017
Action & Adventure, Games, Puzzle, Reviews, Role Playing
Wonderfully weird space/cow adventure Price: $3.99/£3.99 Version: 1.2 Size: 215 MB Developer: Machineboy Platform: iPhone / iPad You simply have to wonder whether...
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Mario’s arrived on iOS, but Sonic, Pac-Man and these other classics got there firstRetro classicsMove along Mario, these greats arrived on iOS first

Craig Grannell
December 28, 2016
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Games, Kids & Family, Platform, Puzzle, Role Playing, Strategy
We were pretty excited to play Nintendo’s first proper iOS title, but it reminded us of these pre-existing iOS...
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Quick! Solitarica – a great card/RPG crossover title goes on saleSolitairica – on sale!Great card cross-over game currently 50% off

Andy Price
October 18, 2016
Card & Casino, Games, Puzzle, Role Playing
We recently reviewed a brand new card game/role-playing game crossover called Solitairica. It takes the traditional sentimentalities of...
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3.6

Review: KOMRAD – chat to an old Soviet A.I. in this interactive storyKOMRADInteractive story about a Soviet A.I.

Tom Rolfe
October 5, 2016
Games, Reviews, Role Playing
KOMRAD is a piece of interactive fiction disguised as a series of text conversations with a secret Soviet...
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4.0

Review: Deus Ex GO – great gameplay, as expected, but is it all a bit familiar?Deus Ex GOPopular franchise gets new title

Andy Price
August 18, 2016
Games, Puzzle, Reviews, Role Playing
The GO series is back, and great as ever, but are a few more changes due? Price: $4.99 /...
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5.0

Review: Reigns – guide your kingdom to prosperity, or die!ReignsCard game lets you guide a kingdom to prosperity!

Andy Price
August 15, 2016
Card & Casino, Games, Reviews, Role Playing, Strategy
A card-based, swipe-gestured game that's 100% designed for smart devices Price: $2.99 / £2.29 Version: 1.01 Size: 93.6 MB Platform: iPhone &...
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How to catch ’em all in Pocket MortysPocket MortysHow to catch 'em all

Tom Rolfe
January 25, 2016
Action & Adventure, Games, Role Playing
Pocket Mortys combines two much loved franchises, transplanting the characters and humor from the popular Rick and Morty cartoon into a shameless parody...
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    MINIT – retro RPG is nostalgic blissMINITRetro RPG is nostalgic bliss

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    Alt-Frequencies – ambitious time loop storyAlt-FrequenciesAmbitious storytelling game

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    Andy Price
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    Cosm – create your own calming and relaxation musicReview: CosmCreate your own soundscapes

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    Andy Price
    May 14, 2019
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    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    May 12, 2019

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    May 8, 2019
  • 5.0

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    Andy Price
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    Curio – a unique hybrid of news and podcastCurioA unique hybrid of news and podcast

    Andy Price
    April 22, 2019
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    The Elder Scrolls: Blades – epic fantasy series goes freemiumThe Elder Scrolls: BladesEpic fantasy series goes freemium

    Tom Rolfe
    April 21, 2019

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    April 19, 2019
  • 4.5

    Tick Tock – smart two-player mystery puzzle gameTick TockSmart two-player mystery puzzle game

    Tom Rolfe
    April 8, 2019
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    Hyperspeed – race your friends through space, liveHyperspeedRace your friends through space, live

    Andy Price
    April 6, 2019
  • 4.0

    Review: Yeah Bunny 2 – cute retro platformerYeah Bunny 2Retro platform fun

    Andy Price
    April 4, 2019
  • 4.0

    Hooked – immersive stories on the goHookedImmersive stories on the go

    Andy Price
    March 6, 2019
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    Ground – a news app dedicated to truthGroundA news app dedicated to truth

    Andy Price
    February 22, 2019
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    Eaten – user-powered food discoveryEatenUser-powered food discovery

    Andy Price
    February 7, 2019
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    Face Truth – scan your face to learn your futureFace TruthScan your face to learn your future

    Tom Rolfe
    January 31, 2019

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    January 15, 2019
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    Bloom: 10 Worlds – more generative ambience from Brian EnoBloom: 10 WorldsBrian Eno's ambient app returns

    Andy Price
    December 29, 2018
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    ChillScape – sound-based meditationChillScapeSound-based meditation

    Andy Price
    December 18, 2018

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