Pretty cool games to check out this week, both of iOS and Android. First up, Sproggiwood. Initially developed by Freehold Games for the PC, Sproggiwood is an overwhemingly cute story-driven Rogue-like RPG now available for both iOS and Android devices. Featuring procedurally-generated dungeons, players may do well to not let the adorable art deceive you.
Like any good roguelike, Sproggiwood requires patience and skill to survive a trek through the Sprog. Taking you on a hilarious adventure through Finnish folklore, Sproggiwood introduces players to Sproggi — the guardian of Sprog. Disguising himself as a talking sheep, Sproggi lures players into his realm to help him bring peace and order to the land and tame the creatures that inhabit the Sprog. During your travels, you will eventually discover a budding mushroom civilization. Whether you choose to befriend (or crush) the inhabitants is up to you.
Sproggiwood is what we would consider as a premium title for iOS and Android devices (much like X-Com), and it’s price at USD 9.99. Check it out on Google Play and the iTunes App Store.
Next up, it’s Crumble Ramble by German indie studio Panic Chicken for Android devices. It’s a jump n’ run 3D adventure game with players helping out Jack Ramble, an inventive boy whose grandfather was kidnapped by the evil Dr. Sordid. Using a self-made hoverboard Jack must explore the mysterious Mayan ruins, solve exciting puzzles, fight against evil dwarf armies and follow the evil doctor to find his beloved grandfather. The game is available for FREE on Google Play, check it out over here.
Last but not least it’s an ode to pixel art in the form of Tower Slash, a brand new casual game from Portuguese indie developer João Vasco Costa. Initially released for iOS in April 2015, it has been nominated at the IMGA 2015 for best upcoming game, and is now available for Android devices as well. It is a casual-but-hard action game, with pixel art graphics and 8 bit sound effects in a retro style environment.
The main objective is to help the runner climb an infinite tower, using challenging swipe mechanics. Each enemy encountered along the way can only be defeated by a specific swipe direction. As this wasn’t enough, players will encounter gigantic dangerous creatures that will test the limits of their concentration. One simple mistake will lead to defeat!
Tower Slash is available for FREE on both the iTunes App Store and Google Play.
