For big companies getting millions of downloads are the milestones that they look to surpass. When it comes to indie developers, a few hundred thousand can be the same to them as EA getting 10 million downloads for a game. Super Phantom Cat has just surpassed 400,000 downloads and to celebrate that milestone, the developers have released an update that adds Android TV support.
Tag: platform games
Fabuloso Games releases Astra for Android. A richly detailed orbital runner that worth is playing.
Fabuloso Games is an independent game developer that is based in Madrid, Spain. They have created a unique orbital runner that is set in a lavish and richly detailed world. Whereas many orbital runners use similar game mechanics, Astra by Fabuloso Games throws in a twist or two that keep this game fresh. The controls are spot on and the music is engrossing. What you have in Astra is an amalgamation of different textures and themes that make this game worth playing.
PlayPlayFun have released their newest game onto Google Play today called Tiny Monkey Escape, which is a hybrid title mixing arcade platformer and shooter into one game. Players will be assuming control of a monkey who is trying to escape a group of poachers sent out to capture you by Mr. Zoo.
Previously released exclusively for Nvidia’s Shield TV platform, Never Alone is a platformer that is being released generally on Google Play late next month. In Never Alone, players will assume the role of Nuna, a small girl who is striving to restore balance within the “eternal blizzard”. Nuna is accompanied by a fox that, in an interesting twist, players can also control.
[UPDATE: Now Available on Shield Tablet and Shield TV] The Beggar’s Ride platformer jumps into the Play Store today
Today, Android gamers have the privilege of playing one of the more interesting platformers to be released recently. If you are familiar with the game developers Bad Seed, then you know they make challenging, fun and graphically appealing games. If you aren’t familiar with them, maybe you remember playing a game called Sheep Up. Okay, now that rings a bell. Game publisher Energetic has collaborated with Bad Seed, to bring their latest puzzle/platformer to Android, called The Beggar’s Ride.
MildMania is based in Ankara, Turkey. Their Chief Executive Ninja, Burkay Ozdemir, informed us that their new colorful puzzle/platforming game Cattch, will be coming to Android soon. Cattch released on iOS this week, and the Android version should be entering the beta phase this week. Based on what we have seen, this is a game we want to play as soon as possible.
HelloThereAB not too long ago released a really good martial arts game in Taekwondo Game. The game was polished, had great graphics and was generally quite fun to play. HelloThereAB and At Night Game Studio have now made available, a mature +17 game entitled She Wants Me Dead. It is a platforming game that is brutally tough, has impressive graphics and a soundtrack that delivers, based on the title track being from music artist Cazzette. It is free to download and does include optional in-app purchases. Yes, you want to play this game now.
Everybody at Team DG knows that I am a fan of runners and platforming games. One of the best games to be released over the last couple of years was Vector. It had excellent graphics, perfect controls and plenty of levels to beat. When I interviewed Nekki last year, they were hard at work on Vector 2. If you didn’t know it already, Vector 2 is live in the Google Play Store. Don’t worry, Nekki hasn’t forgotten about you Shadow Fight fans. Hopefully Shadow Fight 3 will be released this year too. In the meantime, why not play one of the best parkour games available for Android.
Indie development studio called Mode Games, in conjunction with Massive Monster, have released their newest title onto mobile today called Super Rocket Pets. This particular game is an arcade platformer where players will choose which pet they want to control, coming equipped with a rocket pack to start, before setting off to save the galaxy.
Must-Play Indie Platformer Ultimate Chicken Horse Hits The Shield Android TV and Shield Tablet Today
Originally developed as part of a game jam competition project that since evolved into a full blown game funded by a successful Kickstarter Campaign, Ultimate Chicken Horse from Clever Endeavor Games is an addictive multiplayer platforming experience.









