Mobile Games of the Week (12/15/16)

Here we are once again with the favorite section for all those who enjoy playing the most fun games on their mobile devices. This time we have: Bulb Boy, an adventure and horror game; Never Alone, a platformer set in the Arctic; The Banner Saga 2, with vikings and turn-based battles, among many other titles.

1979 Revolution: Black Friday

1979 Revolution: Black Friday: An interactive adventure where you control Reza Shirazi, a photojournalist who returns to Iran amid the Iranian Revolution. As he gets involved in the events of the Revolution, Reza is forced to make decisions in order to survive. The gameplay of 1979 Revolution: Black Friday is based on selecting timed responses when interacting with characters, determining the outcome of the story. You also have the task of taking photographs during the game, taking into account the historical background of the characters and events you witness. Developed by iNK Studios, 1979 Revolution: Black Friday is available exclusively on iOS.

Bulb Boy

Bulb Boy: One gloomy night, Bulb Boy suddenly wakes up from a terrifying nightmare to discover that evil has overshadowed his Bulbhouse. His family has disappeared and there are horrible monsters lurking in the shadows. Gather your courage and use your brilliant head to save everything you love in this creepy story. Bulb Boy is a point-and-click horror adventure where you have to solve puzzles, defeat evil monsters, and discover the protagonist's secret abilities to save his grandfather and dog from the darkness. Without a doubt, the somber design and the music make this game creepily excellent. Developed by Bulbware, Bulb Boy is available on iOS and Android.

Never Alone

Never Alone: Based on a traditional Iñupiaq story, Never Alone introduces you to Nuna, an Iñupiaq girl, and Fox, a small Arctic fox. Together they embark on a journey to find the origin of the endless snowstorms that threaten the survival of the inhabitants of the area. Over eight chapters you have to alternate between Nuna and Fox to solve various puzzles in this platforming adventure. Each character has unique abilities that will help you overcome the different obstacles as you travel across the frozen tundra, jumping over ice floes, swimming in deep underwater ice caves, and facing numerous enemies. Developed by Upper One Games, Never Alone is available on iOS and Android.

Sea Hero Quest

Sea Hero Quest (Free game): Dementia is a growing health threat. Affecting more than 47 million people worldwide, it is becoming one of the biggest medical challenges we face globally. To help scientists find a cure, the studio Glitchers created Sea Hero Quest, a mobile game where anyone can help fight dementia. The game's plot involves a sea voyage led by a son on a quest to recover the memories that his father has lost to dementia. There are three sections: navigating, shooting flares to test orientation, and chasing creatures. Each of them has been carefully crafted to be as fun and exciting as it is scientifically valid. The way players navigate in the game will help researchers understand the mental process of 3D navigation, which is one of the first skills lost in dementia. Developed by Glitchers, Sea Hero Quest is available on iOS and Android.

The Banner Saga 2

The Banner Saga 2: The epic viking saga continues in The Banner Saga 2. If you have played The Banner Saga, the decisions you made will influence how you start the adventure in this sequel. Guide the viking clans through a hostile country, making leadership decisions, managing resources wisely, and fighting skillfully in battles to survive. The game now includes new characters and races, as well as a survival mode, where you choose a group of heroes to jump directly into action and see how long you can survive during turn-based battles. Developed by Stoic, The Banner Saga 2 is available on iOS and Android.