Best Android games from October 2014
Previous Best Games of the Month
The weather is starting to get a little chilly, which means you may find yourself spending more time indoors. Don’t worry, we’ve got plenty of new games from October to keep you busy. The makers of Angry Birds roared back into relevance with two new games this month, a couple of classic old school games made the jump to Android, and a bunch of other great games were added to the Play Store. Check out the best games from October right here!
Angry Birds Transformers
Hold your applause. Angry Birds Transformers is officially available for Android. More of a run-and-gun shooter, the game accomplishes what it set out to do: provide Android users with an easy pick-up-and-play time killer. You control the blaster of a chosen Transformer as he bolts down a level, blasting pigs in the background as they balance on physics-based platforms.
Botanicula
Botanicula follows the adventure of five botanical creatures (named Mr. Lantern, Mr. Twig, Mr. Poppy Head, Mr. Feather and Mrs. Mushroom) who are trying to save the last seed of their home tree from evil parasitic creatures that have infested their home. This game started on PC, and has since migrated to iOS and Android.
Cars: Fast as Lightening
Race fast and free as Cars characters with nitro-charged arcade racing. Build your own 3D Radiator Springs, home of Lightning and his buddies. Watch it go from a humble town to a thriving city. Drive into a true Cars experience, capturing the fun personality of the characters that kids and fans have come to love, including Mater, Francesco, and more.
Champ Man 15
The world-famous Football Management game just received a major upgrade, with tens of thousands of real players available to sign and over 440 clubs from 23 playable leagues. Nurture and develop your players, design training programs for the team or target individuals for specific work, choose formations, give tactical instruction and then watch how all of this affects your overall team performance on match day.
Doggins
Doggins is a quiet little adventure game about a terrier, time travel, and a villainous monocled squirrel. Explore the moon, sniff some things, and unravel a plot to sabotage the history of human invention. It’s an incredibly original story and game. If you love dogs and time travel you need this game.
Dragon Quest II
The second installment in the celebrated Dragon Quest series finally comes to Android. Explore fair lands and foul dungeons in this all-time classic RPG. Every wondrous weapon, spectacular spell, and awesome adversary in this rich fantasy world is yours to discover in a single standalone package. Download it once, and there’s nothing else to buy, and nothing else to download.
Galaxy On Fire: Alliances
Galaxy on Fire – Alliances puts you in the role of an up-and-coming Commander of the Terrans, Nivelians or Vossk. Determined to claim and conquer a hitherto uncharted part of the galaxy known as the Shroud Nebula, you will set out to seek fame and fortune beyond the final frontier. Forge a strong alliance and assist one another in the epic pursuit of space domination.
Haegemonia – Legions of Iron
In Heagemonia Legions of Irons, the player has to explore and conquer the galaxy as the head of his fleet, planning colonization, terraforming planets, managing his resources and deciding on the appropriate technological research to lead mankind where he wants it to go. Research, combined with a top-notch spy network, will enable the player to survive in a stellar system which is much more dangerous than it would first appear to be.
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Hellraid: The Escape
Hellraid: The Escape is a visually stunning action-adventure game with free updates, no in-app purchases, or pay-to-win elements. Challenging puzzles, free exploration of the game’s world, and demons fought with brains instead of weapons make Hellraid: The Escape an exciting experience unlike any other.
Icewind Dale
In Icewind Dale you journey deep into the Spine of the World mountains, a harsh and unforgiving territory settled by only the hardiest folk. Encounter fearsome beasts that have learned the cunning and ferocity needed to survive among the snow-shrouded peaks. Confront an evil that schemes beneath the carven glaciers and mountainsides to wreak destruction upon the face of Faerûn.
Ironclad Tactics
Ironclad Tactics is a fast-paced, card-based tactics game set in a time period we don’t often see: alternate history Civil War. Experience unique gameplay, blending the precision of tactics and card games with the spontaneity of a fast-paced strategy game. Follow the campaign story through a fully illustrated interactive graphic novel.
NHL 2K
This year, NHL 2K is back and better than ever. Get your hockey fix with the brand-new all-star NHL experience on Android. Every NHL fan will be able to enjoy exciting new game modes including a fast paced 3v3 mini rink mode, turn-based multiplayer shootouts and an immersive My Career Mode with enhanced graphics and live roster updates.
République
République is a new stealth game for Android. You receive a call from Hope, a woman trapped inside a mysterious totalitarian state. By hacking into the nation’s elaborate surveillance network and taking control, you guide Hope through a web of danger and deception across five thrilling episodes.
Retry
Rovio has a new non-Angry Birds game called Retry. It’s an 8-bit airplane maneuvering obstacle course that’ll have you doing dips, dives, turns and twists to try to make your way through each level without crashing. The company is quite proud of the fact that the game might make you want to pull your hair out due to its difficulty. That’s why they call it “Retry.”
RollerCoaster Tycoon 4
The popular RollerCoaster Tycoon is now on Android. Enjoy a whole new level of customization while your patrons line-up and create hype for rides. Build your park, make your patrons happy, and play with millions of other players online. The game includes all new mini-games, including slots and others.
Secret of Mana
There’s nothing that brings back feelings of nostalgia like firing up a good old-fashioned Super Nintendo game. After launching for iOS back in 2010, Square Enix was kind enough to finally bring the 1993 classic Secret of Mana to Android devices. Featuring a Zelda-like top-down view and real-time battle system, Secret of Mana was a breath of fresh air from Square Enix’s typical turn-based RPGs.
South Park Pinball
Join Stan, Kyle, Cartman, Kenny, and Butters in two pinball tables inspired by everyone’s favorite mountain town. Meet characters from the show, like Chef, Timmy, Terrance and Phillip, Mr. Hankey, and even ManBearPig. So, come on down to South Park and see if you can’t unwind with some awesome pinball action.
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Previous Best Games of the Month
That’s a wrap on this month! Be sure to also check out our Best Apps from October. What is your favorite new game from October? Did it make our list?