Mobile Game Reviews

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Our in depth reviews of the latest mobile games help you find your next addiction. We provide a thorough analysis of gameplay, graphics, story, and more.

Silt review - "Conquer the darkness by possessing its denizens!"A fear of the unknown is perfectly rational because absolutely anything could be hiding in it. It could be as harmless as a baby chick or as horrifying as an undulating mass of ravenous flesh that wants nothing more than to devour your mind. But that's neither here nor there since the closest the average person will get to the vast unknown is the deep blue sea. We still haven't seen everything the watery depths have to offer, and many testimonies have explained why we're too eager to head back down there. With such fear in the wet dark, Spiral Circus was inspired to create Silt. Now that this horrifying 2D swimming lesson is on mobile, we can see just how severely it tests our bravery. What is Silt? ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerJan 27

Arknights Endfield review- " A stellar sci-fi RPG"Arknights Enfield is an enticing role-playing space opera with stunning visuals. Taking place in the same universe as Arknights, this anime-style RPG features fast-paced real-time combat, a vast, lush moon to explore, and a plethora of heroes to collect. Arknights Endfield: the Endministrator ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerJan 27

Honor Magic8 Lite review - "Immense battery life, mediocre gaming performance"I previously reviewed the Honor 400 Pro and thought it was a fantastic device, particularly how pleasant simply holding it felt. A true ergonomic triumph for my hands, specifically. Heating issues aside, it was also a solid gaming device. However, for the Honor Magic8 Lite, my expectations weren't raised because of my previous experience. It was missing the right three letters at the end of the name, after all. If anything, I'd prepared myself for a slight disappointment as a result of the lack of extra power. Now, having spent some time with it, I find myself let down and impressed in equal measure. ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerJan 24

Vohenn review - "Well-made for mobile, with a lot of content"I have played a large number of Metroidvanias in the past, and with the rise of entries like Hollow Knight: Silksong, there is a high standard that indied need to meet to stand out. From the creator of Sword of Xolan, Vohenn is a 2D action platformer with Metroidvania-style exploration throughout its vast world. ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerJan 24

TR-49 review - "Not for everyone, but certainly appeals to code-breaking fans"I've never really fancied myself as a big puzzle solver, nor have I been particularly skilled at cracking codes. But something about old-school point-and-click adventures has always appealed to me - although you might argue that that's never really been an entirely logical challenge (combining random straws and paper clips from your inventory to create a bomb that will somehow unlock a secret room guarded by alien cats isn't exactly logical). This is probably why TR-49 caught my eye, because, for some reason, the visuals reminded me so much of Lost in Time from 1993 - that and the fact that it's from inkle, a studio I've come to love thanks to Overboard! and Expelled!. ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerJan 21

Dawnmaker review - Light up the board, defeat the darkness!The darkness can come from anywhere, and the powers that be only know how many stories have been written describing the different origins. Sometimes it's metaphorical, arising from the human soul and spreading to wreak absolute devastation on people at large; other times, it's literal darkness manifesting as shadows, sludge, and the like. Regardless of what form it takes, you're almost always asked to clear it away, fix it, or learn to live with it in a refreshing exercise of live and let live. But with Acram Digital, the darkness has become almost a physical presence on the digital board where Dawnmaker takes place. It may not be Catan, but we'll find out if you can build your way to fun. What is Dawnmaker? ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerJan 20

Animal Mafia Review - "An underwhelming gacha experience"After AI destroys human civilisation, a new threat from beneath the waves arises. Humanity is wiped out, so it’s up to the animals to band together and protect their home from the evil sea-dwelling creatures in Animal Mafia. Recruit new animals to your cause, level up to take on tougher foes, and battle an unending wave of sharks in this gacha action experience that’s out now for mobile. Stick to defence in Animal Mafia ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerJan 19

Gunnar Cupertino + Sun glasses review - "Looks cool, but doesn't feel great"It's a bit odd for me to be rating glasses made to be worn for hours under the sun, as I've always been an indoors-loving critter that's averse to going out. Every so often, though, this little introvert does get to go out and about to enjoy what my tropical country has to offer, so having a pair of sunglasses to whip out when the situation calls for it is definitely useful. I know I've said that I'd like to give my eyes some extra TLC this year, so Gunnar has now become part of my everyday kit. But while the Cruz variant suits me perfectly, the Cupertino + Sun is sadly less-than-perfect - and it has more to do with the bridge of my nose more than anything else. ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerJan 16

Cozy Caravan review - "Lots of cute quests!"I am a huge fan of cosy games and even more so a fan of games that have lots of different quests that keep me busy with something to do! With that in mind, Cozy Caravan hits a lot of the marks for me. It's a cute, wholesome, cosy game where you are playing as a little creature whose goal in life is to harvest items for your market, help your friends, and explore throughout the town. The game is paced out with a day and night cycle, on a weekly basis. During the daytime, on most days, you can travel around finding new items or helping people out. There are a lot of different individuals who have different needs or quests. Some just want to hitch a ride from one town to another, some want a specific task to be done, and some just need help harvesting some produce! There are even mini-games where you can work as a server at different cafes, bringing drinks to tables. Doing good deeds - even just waving to people - results in a bar filling up. When this is full, you get a token that you can spend at the Guild, which allows you to upgrade your caravan home or your skills. ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerJan 15

Knight & Dragon IV review - "The fourth story of adventure!"Games are getting more advanced, and already we've had many with compelling stories that are told with few words. Sometimes all you need are clean, clear visuals that paint a narrative for you to follow. In that sense, the pictures form words in your mind, which you use to make sense of everything, but it's nice to return to the words themselves. Reading lets us create our own images and details that come to life as fully as possible, and the more words we have, the more complete the images feel. Dgjam Studio is continuing to pursue this with Knight & Dragon IV, where the words are ready to whisk you away on a fantasy journey… but can they do so with gusto? What is Knight & Dragon IV? ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerJan 14