Playing games reduces stress, and it's also fun and keeps you from doing things you'd rather avoid. To escape the world for a little while, nothing beats this column full of great mobile games: racing with Need for Speed, a revamped Tetris, and an endless runner with Lara Croft: Relic Run. Let's play!
Cut the Rope 2 (Free)
The sequel to Cut the Rope continues the adventures of Om Nom as he tries to recover the candies taken from him. Cut the Rope 2 introduces new dynamic environments and the Nommies, the friendliest helpers who will assist you in completing each level's missions. There are several Nommies, each with a special ability to help Om Nom achieve his goals. As expected, the game includes new challenges and obstacles in your search for candies and ropes to cut. It's a bit short, but very entertaining and clever. Developed by ZeptoLab, Cut the Rope 2 is available on iOS, Android (free version), and Windows Phone (free version).
Enots
Are you ready for a clever yet addictive water puzzle game? Then look no further and meet Enots, a little fish who must rescue his friends. To do so, you'll dive into the depths of the sea and make the fish jump to change color so it can pass through a barrier of the same color. Alternate between red, blue, and green to overcome obstacles. As you progress, you'll earn points that help unlock new fish to play with. It's a difficult game, but very addictive. Developed by Jack Wolfgang, Enots is available exclusively on Android.
Lara Croft: Relic Run (Free)
Recently a new spin-off of the Tomb Raider series called Lara Croft: Relic Run was released. Like Temple Run, it's an endless runner where you must run non-stop on a path full of dangers. Spikes, deadly traps, and pits are just some of the obstacles that provide an exercise routine more than ridiculous for Ms. Croft. There are also light combat and boss battles, like a fearsome T-Rex, and the ability to ride a motorcycle or indeed the T-Rex itself. Given that this title seems a bit more complex than others of its kind and that it's free in stores, it's an excellent choice for your mobile. Developed by Square Enix, Lara Croft: Relic Run is available on iOS, Android, and Windows Phone.
Need for Speed: No Limits (Free)
Following the success of Need for Speed: Most Wanted and to warm up for the upcoming reboot of Need for Speed, a new installment exclusive to mobile arrives. Need for Speed: No Limits focuses on street racing and vehicle customization in underground races. Races take place on tracks where police are on the lookout and traffic is at its heaviest. The game includes several modes such as quick races and time trials. So buckle up, get ready with nitrous, and make your rivals eat dust. Developed by Firemonkeys Studios, Need for Speed: No Limits is available on iOS and Android.
Tetris Blitz (Free)
The classic Tetris couldn't miss this section. Tetris Blitz sets aside endless play for timed two-minute matches where you clear lines and score as many points as possible before time runs out. Besides these new features, the game comes with impressive visual effects and innovative controls. There's also a wide variety of modes, especially Battles, where you compete head-to-head against other players for supremacy and the most points. A game you shouldn't miss on your mobile. Developed by Electronic Arts, Tetris Blitz is available on iOS, Android, and Windows Phone.
Cut the Rope 2, Enots, Lara Croft: Relic Run, Need for Speed: No Limits, Tetris Blitz
