Barley Studio releases ThemeHospital for Android

If you’re an old school gamer or a fan of simulation games, you probably remember Theme Hospital. Well, remember no more because thanks to Barley Studio you can now play the classic on your Android device. For those of you not familiar with the original, Theme Hospital is a simulation game that lets you run a hospital and take on medical related tasks. You basically start out in an empty hospital and will have to meet financial goals, cure patients, and generally keep people from dying. You’ll have to build an environment that will attract patients, and you’ll have to nudge or influence patients to get them taken care of. The patients roam freely around the hospital and they can cause problems if get upset or die which can lower your hospitals stats. You can force cures on patients as well although you may kill them depending on their ailment and condition. There are plenty of diseases to cure, patients to see, and disasters to avoid as you try and make your way through the world of Theme Hospital to the final stage known as Battenburg. Verdict I was a fan of the original Theme Hospital, and generally loved all of the old school sim games. Barley’s version of the game looks to be true to the original, and should satisfy fans of the game. That being said, they seem to be a new company, there isn’t a demo version to try, and I personally haven’t played this one so I’m not going to necessarily recommend it. I’m always a little leery of any game that uses the “read sensitive log data” permission, and Theme Hospital does.  It doesn’t mean that they are doing anything shady, but there’s no good reason for a game like this to use it to in my opinion. Don’t shoot the messenger folks… just putting the info out there as a lot of folks skip the permissions section when they get excited about a game and being installing. If you want to give it a go, you can try you Barley Studios Theme Hospital for $1.99 on Google Play.   Theme Hospital

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Tapas Interactive releases Aerial Wild Adventure for Android

  Aerial Wild Adventure is a new Android game from Tapas Interactive that takes you into the skies as Abu the bird. Abu got lost in a dangerous storm, and your job is to help him find his missing chicks and help them all get back home. Aerial Wild Adventure is a flying game that has you soars and dive to pick up baby birds, fruit and power-ups. As you’d expect there are plenty of dangers in your way including snakes, evil birds, bees, and the ground of course. Controlling Abu is done through touch; you can touch/hold anywhere on the screen to gain altitude, but you’ll lose stamina in the process. When you let off the screen you’ll slowly start to drop and your stamina will recharge; there’s also a dive button that lets you swoop down quickly to pick up hard to reach chicks and power-ups. There looks like there will be 4 different areas in the game, the first level area is unlocked, but the rest are marked as coming soon. There are several different power-ups to collect in the game, and there are achievements and trophies to collect for doing well in the game. Verdict Aerial Wild Adventure is a great looking flying game and it’s pretty fun as well.  That being said, the game does seem a bit short at the moment as I counted around 10 levels, and they are pretty easy to get through. More are listed as coming soon, and either way it’s a free game so it’s definitely worth a look. You can pick up Tapas Interactive’s Aerial Wild Adventure on Google Play. Aerial Wild Adventure Tapas Interactive

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Get Retro with Priority Interrupt’s Delver for Android

  What happens when you cross Minecraft with an old-school dungeon crawler? You get Delver from Priority Interrupt. Delver is a killer retro dungeon crawler that will wow you with its retro 3D backdrops and surprise you with its depth as it randomly generates levels so you’ll never play the same way twice. If you’re not familiar with Dungeon Crawlers, they’re basically old-school RPG style games where you kill monsters, collect loot, and level up. Devler allows you to do all that, but the whole layout looks like you just stepped out of a Minecraft world. Our hero is blocky, the bad guys are blocky, and even the blood is full of pixely goodness. Your goal in Delver is to make it through the dungeons while you try to find the Yithidian Orb and bring it back to the surface… this will not be an easy task. You’ll get a little help from the loot you pick up which includes new weapons, armor, and the ever important health potions of course. Controlling your hero is done by simply using the left side of the screen to move, and the right side to attack; there is no on-screen joystick, but it’s still very easy to move about the dungeons. Verdict Delver is a simply game to play, and it’s a lot of fun as well. If you enjoy rouge-like dungeon crawlers it’s a pretty safe bet that you’ll want to pick this one, but you may have a hard time putting it down. You also have to take into account that this is an early version of the game, and I for one am pretty excited to see where Priority Interrupt takes the game next. There isn’t a free version to try, and the $3.99 price tag may seem a little steep to some but it’s well worth it if ya’ dig these kinds of old-school games. You can check out Priority Interrupt’s Delver on Google Play. Delver

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Run, Slice, and Dice with Hyperlight Blues Ninja Slash! for Android

  I’ve been a fan of Catfishblues Games since they released Hyperlight some time ago and it looks they’ve just added another slick game to their lineup called Ninja Slash! If you have quick reflexes and a penchant for Ninja’s, crack your knuckles and get ready to run, slash, and jump your way through the colorful world of Ninja Slash…Ninja Slash! is a mashup of sorts that combines slashing gameplay with endless running style games. You play a Ninja whose on the run… from what we don’t know, but you’re only weapons are your ability to jump, and your sword the legendary Zantetsuken. Your sword can cut through damn near anything including enemies and different parts of your environment. As soon as a level starts, you start running and you’ll need to jump over obstacles and cut through anything that stands in your way. Jumping is done by simply pressing a button, and you can slice in any direction at any time as you speed your way through the colorful worlds. There are 50 levels in the game that are split across 4 different worlds, and you’ll get plenty of bonuses and powerups to help you along the way. Ninja Slash! also supports Openfeint if you want to check your scores against the top players around. Verdict Ninja Slash! is more than just a simple running game; it’s quite challenging and has more a lot more depth than I initially thought. The way you get to slash, run, and jump through the levels really works well, and makes Ninja Slash! a blast to play. There isn’t a free version available to check out at this time, but the full version is well worth the $0.99 price tag. If you’re ready to put your Ninja skills to the test you can check out Catfishblues Ninja Slash! on Google Play. Ninja Slash! Catfishblues Games

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MMZ Tech releases Bloody Mary The Game for Android

  I’ve been hooked on Spooky games since I played Silent Hill ages ago, and have been searching for something eerie on Android. Enter Bloody Mary – Ghost, a ghastly game from MMZ Tech that puts you in a haunted mansion filled with mystery and murder… Bloody Mary is a horror walkthrough game that’s a mixture of point & press and interactive media. You start out in an old house and have to go room to room checking for clues and interacting with objects. Bloody Mary’s interface is simple to use; you’ve got a presence meter for spirits, a flashlight, an inventory icon, and a back button. One interesting aspect of the game is that it’s based in real time meaning that some parts of the game can only be accessed during certain parts of the day. I’m not sure of any specific times, but it’s pretty safe to say night time is when most of the action will happen. Time-based events are marked with a red exclamation mark icon; anytime you see one of those make note of the room as you may need to come back later. I’m unsure of how long the game is, but the developers have stated that this is just the first chapter of Bloody Mary and more chapters are coming soon in the form of free updates. Verdict There are a few similar games out there, but none have managed to put it together as well as Blood Mary has so far. The general tone & atmosphere is definitely eerie; especially at night with the sound cranked up. There are a few things that are a little rough around the edges, but for the most part it seems to be a very solid mystery/horror game so far. There is no free version available at the moment, but you can pick up the full version of Bloody Mary for $3.99.   Bloody Mary MMZ Tech

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Bloobuzz Studio’s Gobber Ninja swings its way onto Android

  Gobber Ninja is a new Android game from Bloobuzz that puts you into the role of a chameleon ninja. Gobber is a master ninja with plenty of tricks, but the only weapon you’ll need is his tongue… Gobber Ninja is a physics-based game that puts you to work making your way through the levels with only a chameleon’s tongue and your wits. Your job is to collect all the stars in a level and eat any bugs you come across; luckily for us Gobber has a few tricks up his sleeves to get to those tricky stars and tasty bugs. You use your tongue to swing from anchor points, and you can use the swing button to gain momentum once you’re attached. Gobber Ninja’s tongue also sticks to glass which can help you get to some hard to reach places as well. There are 80 levels in all, but you’ll only get to run through some tutorial levels and the first world of 15 in the free version. There aren’t any real extras to speak of; the full version has an expert mode and they did include left-handed setting which is cool if you’re a southpaw. Verdict Gobber Ninja is an awesome android game, especially if you dig physics games. The graphics are cute, and you’re basically fling yourself through the levels like Spiderman, but with your tongue instead of spider webs. I’m just getting into the first world now, but so far it’s been a blast and I plan on picking up the full version of the game. The free version gives you around 25 levels while the full version will only set you back $0.99 for 80 levels of physics fun. If you want to give it a go you can check out Bloobuzz’s Gobber Ninja on Google Play.   Gobber Ninja BlooBuzz Studios

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Top 10 New Android Games of the Week – May 13, 2012

  We may have missed last week, but we’re back this week with another great list of the Top 10 new Android Games of the Week. Up this week we’ve got a few zombies, monsters, nukes, and even a sloth. There have been quite a few good games released over the past few weeks, and here are the 10 of the best… 1. Zombro The market is flooded with Zombie games, but none of them are quite like Zombro from Making Fun Inc. Zombro takes everything you know about zombie games and flips it on its head, as you’ll have to take yourself apart piece by piece to make your way through this quirky adventure. It’s a very cool game, and pretty damned challenging as well. You can pick check out Zombro for free on Google Play. 2. Machinarium Machinarium has been around for awhile, and thanks to Hothead Games you can finally play it on your Android device. This Indie hit places you in a world full of robots, puzzles, and challenges. The game has a very cool steam punk vibe and the graphics will definitely grab your attention. There isn’t a free version available right now, but the full version is a steal at $3.99. 3. Zombie Flick Full Fat dropped a new flicking game into the market this week, and it’s unlike any of their other games. Zombie Flick lets you flick flowerpots, Frisbees, telephones, and anything else you can think of at the undead as they try to make it past your barricades. The game has a 70s Grindhouse vibe, and it’s a whole lotta’ fun if you like flick games or zombies. You can pick up Full Fat Productions Zombie Flick on Google Play for $0.99. 4. KiKORiKi KiKORiKi is a new platform game from Herocraft that takes you on an adventure through the land of Kikoriki. The worlds are colorful, the enemies are plentiful, and you get to use several different characters with special abilities. There’s a free version of the game you can try out or you can pick up the full version of KiKORiKi for $0.99. 5. Besieged Besieged is a castle defense game that lets you take on hordes of skeleton warriors trying to destroy your castle. You can fling 12 different kinds of weapons towards 15 different kinds of unique enemies. I’ve been playing this one on and off most of the week, and if you dig defense style games you definitely need to pick up Leviathan Games Besieged. 6. Monster of Puppets If you like tap to destroy style games you’re going to love Monster of Puppets from Gamelion Studios. The game basically lets you destroy cute little monster puppets including zombies, pumpkins, and robots just to name a few. It’s a cool quick play game and you can pick it up for $0.99. 7. iSiege: Nuclear Option iSiege: Nuclear Option is a new game from pewpewentertainment that puts to you work attacking the enemy and defending your base....

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Help Sovle the Mystery of Big Fish Games Amazon: Hidden Expedition

If you play any kind of online games you’re no doubt familiar with Big Fish Games, and they’ve just released a sharp looking new Android game called Amazon: Hidden Expedition. Can you help find the missing professor or will you even want to? Amazon: Hidden Expedition takes you on a journey through the Amazon with the Hidden Expedition team as they try and find their missing professor. You’re only clue is a tattered map that references the elusive Beetle Temple, but rest assured you’ll find more hints to the professors whereabouts as you progress through the game. Amazon: Hidden Expedition lets you explore ancient ruins of temples and cities through 50 unique hidden object scenes. Actually playing the game is as simple as touching a hidden object on your list, and pinch/zoom or panning around the games many environments. There are also 14 mini-games and you can replay the chapters to get a higher ranking in the game. Verdict Big Fish Games is no stranger to the hidden object game genre, and Amazon: Hidden Adventure looks like another good one. There is a free version of the game you can try out which gives you a few levels to work your way through; the full version can be unlocked from within the game and gives you everything for only $3.99. You can find both versions of Big Fish’s Amazon: Hidden Expedition on Google Play. Amazon: Hidden Expedition Big Fish Games

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Zombie Flick – Android Game Review

Full Fat Productions is the master of all things flick and as we mentioned a few days back Zombie flick is their newest game and it’s a bit different.  You won’t spend time flicking footballs or golf balls this time around; instead you’ll go to work lopping off zombie heads with anything you can get your hands on. Zombie Flick takes place in the 70s after a zombie virus spreads through middle America, and you are the lone survivor. Your job is to take out as many zombies as possible before they eat you alive, and you’ll do so by “flicking” anything and everything towards the oncoming Zombie hordes. Just like in the movies you can slow them down by hitting them, but if you want to drop them quick you’ve gotta’ go for the head. Zombie Flick also drops you in the center of a few police barricades which means you’ll have action coming at you from all sides. You can turn by tapping the sides of the screen and look behind you by touching the bottom. You only have a set number of lives so you’ll also want to pay attention to the barricades which can be repaired by tapping. Zombie Flick has a few different modes of play with The Last Stand and Survival Modes; Last Stand you’ll get from the jump, but Survival mode becomes available when you get 1,000,000 points in a game. The last stand basically lets you see how long you can go last and pits you against zombies and a pretty damned mean boss while Survival mode really puts you to the test. In Survival mode you are awaiting an extracting team and you only have to last two minutes which is harder than it sounds. There are 4 modes of difficulty in Survival mode, and I managed to make it a whopping 36 seconds in Extreme mode which is the toughest of the four. There are 3 different weapons packs in Zombie Flick as well with Classic, Alternative, and Halloween. You get the Classic pack for free, but the other two packs will cost you $0.99 cents a crack. Verdict I’ve said many times that I’m a fan of the Full Fat team, and I’ve enjoyed every game they’ve put out so far. Zombie Flick is a whole different kind of game for them, and personally I think it’s great. I really love the 70s Grindhouse feel they used, especially the zombie posters they use during loading screens. The gameplay is tight as well; I experienced no lag on my old Galaxy S or my quad-core tab even when flinging objects in rapid fire succession. That being said, the game does feel a little short and I could see some people finding the game repetitive after some time. There are leaderboards and achievements (not active yet) though which tend to extend things a bit.  There isn’t a free version of Zombie Flick available, but you can get the full version for...

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Go Medieval with Besieged from Leviathan Games

  Defending Castles is all the rage and a new game called Besieged from Leviathan Games lets you do it in style. The battles will be fast and furious which tests your skills to see if you’re strong enough to hold back the undead minions of darkness. Besieged drops you into a medieval world populated by sword wielding skeletons and various other evil minions. You’ll have to defend your castle by destroying any evil headed your way, and you’re given 12 cool weapons to do that with. Defending your castle is just half the battle though as you’ll also have to build things to upgrade your kingdom and keep your citizens happy like Quarries, Farms, Wells, and Barracks. There store offers a lot of upgrades for your castle and there are plenty of quests to keep you busy along the way as well. Verdict Castle Defense games are a dime a dozen, but Besieged separates itself from the pack with it’s slick graphics, style, and gameplay. I only gave this one a brief whirl this afternoon, but plan on revisiting it over the weekend. If you like strategy or castle defense games I would highly recommend you check this one out. You can pick up Besieged on Google Play for free. Besieged Leviathan Games

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