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.

TownsFolk review - "A charming yet familiar strategy experience"Short Circuit Studio's newest strategy game, TownsFolk, puts you in charge of building a colony in a mysterious land. Treacherous beasts and deadly plagues threaten your settlement as you manage scarce supplies, build new structures, and make difficult decisions that will affect your entire colony. Building a Thriving Settlement in TownsFolk ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerApr 14

Magical Maintenance Mystery review - "A whimsical text adventure"What was meant to be an ordinary maintenance job at an apartment building soon takes a strange turn in the new text-adventure, Magical Maintenance Mystery. You take on the role of a maintenance worker tasked with fixing various problems throughout the building. Between battling fierce tentacles, cracking codes, and aiding a sentient exhaust fan, this cosy adventure gives the term odd job a new meaning. Meet the Strange Inhabitants of Magical Maintenance Mystery ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerApr 11

Follow the Meaning review - "A unique point-and-click adventure"From the creators of The White Door, I always have high expectations when it comes to another point-and-click adventure. Follow the Meaning has the same sort of creepy vibes as other games they've created, giving you a slightly off world to explore. In Follow the Meaning, you are detective Paul Trilby, who is looking to solve the mystery around a local Hospital. After a strange letter is delivered, you travel to this small island, trying to figure out why normal people are admitted to the hospital, and then return to their homes without any of their memories. Something else does seem to be at foot, and these patients need your help. ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerApr 9

Crashlands 2 review - "Crashing into adventure, AGAIN!"As soon as you see it, some media takes you back to when the internet was young, and webtoons were the pinnacle of internet comedy. If one site embodies that most, it's Newgrounds, with its distinct style that can be seen in games old and new. Even though those behind Butterscotch Shenanigans may not be Newgrounds alum, Crashlands has that quirky Flash-like tone that embodies the site. However, they have continued to grow, bringing us back to their sci-fi universe in Crashlands 2. This 2D survival-crafting game has you exploring new realms of a strange alien planet where nice and mean creatures are waiting for you to do something meaningful. ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerApr 9

Retro-Bit SEGA Mega Drive Wireless Controller review - "Best for SEGA fans, not too ideal for modern games"Nostalgia is a powerful and treacherous little thing - do it right and it elevates even the simplest experience to god-tier in a player's mind, but miss the right beats and it's all downhill from there. Knowing how to handle all the old-school vibes in gaming can be incredibly tricky, which is why I give major props to Retro-Bit for daring to bring back that SEGA feeling with their Mega Drive 2.4GHz BIG6 Wireless Controller. Cute, clunky, and as no-frills as I remember, the officially licensed controller aims to replicate how it felt to kick some serious Mortal Kombat butt or how to bring on the pain against Mr. X across streets inexplicably filled with rage. ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerApr 8

Minecraft: Creeper Cable Guy Holder review - "It's got style!"Minecraft has actually never gone out of style, it just goes in waves. It's one of those games that people don't seem to ever stop playing and new generations pick up and play Minecraft on their own. With so many fans of the game, having a fun holder to decorate your gaming space feels like a natural progression, which is why we can find things like the Minecraft: Creeper Cable Guy Holder. This holder is what it says; a Creeper-themed holder that you can put your phone or controller on, to give some style to your space. This holder doesn't charge your device and is more of a decoration, allowing you bring some style to your room. The quality of the Creeper Cable Guy Holder is really well done - it's got good details and feels very solid and sturdy - it won't break easily. ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerApr 5

Backyard Baseball '97 review - " A nostalgic baseball experience"Backyard Baseball '97 is a cosy baseball experience in which you control a team of quirky, quick-witted kids as they try their best to win game after game. A remake of the original 1997 title, this zany tee-ball title will charm you with its comedic commentary, precocious players, and simple batting-based gameplay. Backyard Baseball '97 is All About Batting ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerApr 4

PBJ - The Musical review - "Very silly, quirky game"Everything is a musical nowadays, even your mobile games! PBJ - The Musical is a story-based physics game that isn't like anything else I've ever played. From the charming graphic style to the little child's voice singing and telling you the story, this one simply oozes charm. PBJ - The Musical is set up in chapters, with each chapter being a major point in the story. It starts off with a strawberry, who is destined to become a cupcake topping, but really wants to be famous. It's silly, it's charming, it's wonderful. ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerApr 3

Gordian Quest review - "A wonderfully complex deck-building RPG"Equipped with both beautiful artwork and stacks of depth, Gordian Quest offers something that's incredibly uncommon to find in the mobile space - even if it is walking the path of incredibly familiar tropes while scratching at incredibly popular mechanics. Existing at a crossroads between RPG, Deck-Builder, Strategy and - in the case of the Realm Mode - Roguelite, Gordian Quest is often in danger of feeling a little bit too deep. In fact, it very much feels like it's taken a lot of the strong points of those genres from over the years and then glued them all together without thinking about the journey of how they came to be there. ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerApr 3

Songs of Conquest review - "An almost faultless strategy showing"Songs of Conquest's mobile port is exactly what the doctor ordered. The doctor, that is, of the long-overdue hardcore-strategy mobile renaissance. It feels like after half a decade of premium games on mobile declining - not least in part due to efforts to try to save the spirit of early 'mobile premium' options - we’ve reached a point where games that people struggle to put down are finally being considered for mobile on a regular basis. It's ironic, as mobile is arguably the one form that everybody has access to almost 100% of the time. ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerMar 27