Today we have Polywarp, a puzzle with concentric shapes; Ticket to Earth, a futuristic world of turn-based strategy; and Edo Superstar, a warrior monkey in medieval Japan. Get playing!
Edo Superstar
Jed Henry, creator of the Ukiyo-e Heroes series, returns to the ring with Edo Superstar. The protagonist is Masaru, a monkey who makes his way through the city of Edo to enter the Zodiac Tournament and be crowned the best fighter of all time (other characters are also based on the Japanese zodiac). It uses a gesture-based control system designed specifically for the game, and the result is a genuinely unique and stylish adventure; special mention goes to the art based on traditional Japanese style. Developed by Cleaversoft, Edo Superstar is available on iOS and Android (free version).
KOMRAD
KOMRAD: An interactive adventure where you are a human who must earn the trust of an artificial intelligence, KOMRAD, at the behest of a mysterious person who delivers orders via text message. Komrad doesn't know the Cold War is over, nor that the professor who programmed him no longer exists; but it contains vital secrets, and only you can unlock them. Created by one of the IBM Watson programmers and played in real time, it's a fascinating vision of what an artificial intelligence could one day become. Developed by Sentient Play, KOMRAD is available exclusively on iOS.
Polywarp
Polywarp (Free game): Influenced by Super Hexagon, this game manages to make its own way. The gameplay consists of a series of concentric shapes that contract quickly, but the idea is to make sure the shape in the center is always the same as the next one to shrink around it, moving to the rhythm of the music. The colors (and the unlockable palette) and the music, as well as a genuine sense of progression through the game, elevate Polywarp in the field of rhythmic and arcade-style mobile games that you can't miss. Developed by Michael Davies, Polywarp is available on iOS and Android.
Quell
Quell: A charming zen puzzle that's easy to learn but devilishly docile to master, so get ready because this game will test your brain. The goal in Quell is to control a raindrop to touch every golden ball in a scene full of obstacles and traps. You have to be careful not to get stuck or pop the drop, as well as calculate well when going through portals to come out in the right direction. This simple game hides a world of complexity with more than eighty levels, accompanied by a soundtrack from renowned composer Steven Cravis that will quickly captivate you. Developed by Fallen Tree Games, Quell is available on iOS and Android.
Ticket to Earth
Ticket to Earth: This game combines isometric turn-based tactical strategy in the style of Final Fantasy Tactics with matching colored tiles. In Ticket to Earth you have to help Rose reach the last ship bound for Earth; it won't be easy as you'll have to fight through bloodthirsty looters and a corrupt government. To do that you need to plan your advances, attacks and retreats, taking advantage of the colors of the tiles: yellow for physical attack power, green for magic, and red for health. It's an excellent combination of elements, with wonderful art and a fabulous science fiction story. The game consists of four episodes and you can currently play the first two. Developed by Robot Circus, Ticket to Earth is available on iOS and Android.
