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.

Duck Detective: The Secret Salami review – “A quack-tastic meat-based mystery”If you’ve ever wanted to solve a crime and you have a fondness for waterfowl, then Duck Detective: Secret Salami is for you. It's not launching on mobile until April. However, thanks to Snapbreak, the developer porting it to iOS and Android, I was able to get an early look at this masterful mystery. You’ll play detective Eugene McQuacklin, a struggling duck detective with a bread addiction. Duck Detective: Secret Salami has a distinct style ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerJan 25

Crunchyroll: Tengami review - "Lovely to look at, but let's leave it at that"Save a dying Sakura tree by navigating a Japanese pop-up book - that's essentially Tengami in a nutshell. While the visuals are absolutely stunning and the soundscape even more so, what makes the atmospheric puzzler stand out is its paper-folding mechanic. But does this truly add to the overall experience, or is it just another gimmick that fails to stick the landing? ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerJan 24

Hecate GX05 review - "I feel like a spy"Have you ever purchased something just because it feels so cool? Unique? Over the top in the best sort of way? The Hecate GX05 is a showstopper, which is rare when it comes to earbuds. We all have seen tons of earbuds in their little cases that snap open and closed. Some have technology-forward advances like little LED screens showing the volume while others are more simplistic. They all really do the job. It's just so cool. ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerJan 24

Aarik and the Ruined Kingdom review - "A perspective-changing puzzler"Aarik and the Ruined Kingdom is a relaxing puzzler that challenges you to alter your perspective. You play as young prince Aarik, who finds himself alone in his family castle. Once glorious, the castle and surrounding kingdom are now in tatters. Luckily, brave young Aarik chooses to don his father’s magical crown and use it to restore the kingdom and unite his family. Aarik and the Ruined Kingdom is a Mind-Bending Puzzler ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerJan 23

LOK Digital review - "Strange creatures, strange words"LOK Digital is a sort of word game, except that none of those words are real. That might sound a little out of the box, but it's more of a thinking game where you cannot rely on your ability to spot words you know and instead need to see the letters as symbols of a puzzle. The introduction of this puzzler tells you about these black, blob creatures. They are looking to turn tiles black, taking them over. You will want to turn all tiles black, letters or no letters, on each level. Each starts off sort of slow, giving you just one word to look for; LOK. You will connect them together by selecting the letters in a row, but they must be next to each other, not diagonal. When you complete the word, those tiles turn black and you can turn another anywhere on the board black as well. Tiles that are black do not count as part of the grid, so you can then connect tiles as long as they have black tiles in between. ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerJan 22

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless review - "The trifecta of comfort, quality, and affordability"My derpy cats in Neko Atsume 2 have been dominating my life recently, but while the strays do nothing but stuff themselves in cardboard boxes and chow down on the sushi I leave out for them, each adorable meow they make adds to my enjoyment and inner peace. The same is true for my insatiable desire to open virtual foil packs in Pokemon TCG Pocket - that satisfying crinkling each time I open a pack elevates the experience, so despite not going on hardcore PvP battles on mobile as of late, I still get a lovely kick out of the music and sounds from all my portable endeavours. ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerJan 21

NEO S Purple Wave Edition controller review - “A funky tribute to Fortnite”CRKD has released a new version of its NEO S controller in honor of Fortnite. The NEO S Purple Wave Edition features the same shape and button layout as previous editions in the series. The device comes in a sturdy cardboard box with a sleek slipcover showing it off. Unboxing the NEO S Purple Wave Edition ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerJan 21

Skate City: New York review - "The other kind of finger skateboard"Skateboarding was one of the defining activities of the '90s, and it created its own culture that spilled into little pools of subculture. Even all these years later, skateboarding perseveres with those trying to become the most extreme things on a board with wheels. Of course, not all of us have the gift of perfect balance but want a taste of the radical, so we turn to Agens and Snowman for Skate City: New York. Behold a 3D rendition of one of the most popular cities in the world as you glide through its streets on a skateboard without a care except trying to avoid kissing the pavement. It's another mobile way to be extreme, so let's see how it does. ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerJan 20

Honor Magic 7 Pro review - "Beauty on the outside, beast on the inside"Rugged edges, gunmetal blacks, and RGB lights on every available surface - with these kinds of aesthetics, it's not hard to spot a gamer-centric accessory from a mile away. But while other brands like Redmagic flaunt these neon-lit badges loud and proud, it seems like Honor is opting to go for a subtler approach, especially given the elegance of the Honor Magic 7 Pro. At first glance, it certainly doesn't look the part when it comes to long hours of world-saving quests and hardcore PvP battles that wage on well into the night. Does this alleged "most beautiful phone" have what it takes to be your next gaming go-to under the hood? ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerJan 17

A Kindling Forest Review - "An epic auto-runner with a twist"Forest spirits in the form of arrows, an ancient demon, and a risen skeletal hero await you in A Kindling Forest. From solo developer Dennis Berndtsson, this auto-runner roguelike features vivid environments and surprisingly challenging gameplay. The plot of A Kindling Forest is rather simple. Long ago, a great hero thwarted a terrible demon. Now the demon has returned, and the only one who can stop him is the now-deceased hero. Luckily, the forest spirits revived the now skeletal hero to stop the demon once and for all. The sparse narrative really works for the action-focused title, giving you enough purpose to go on without becoming distracting. ... [ MORE ]

Reviews | Pocket GamerJan 9