Vainglory Tips and Tricks

Vainglory is a hot new MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) game for mobile. Many of those that stick to mobile gaming only may not be familiar with the MOBA genre, but these tips and tricks will help lead you to victory.

The Basics:

-Players control a hero in a 3-vs-3 battle. To win, you must shatter a crystal in your enemy team's base opposite on the map from your own base.
-Players travel towards their enemy's base via "lanes" which are filled with enemy minions and turrets.
-You also have the advantage of having turrets and minions to defend the paths to your base.

Combat:

-Turrets are powerful and able to kill your hero in one shot, their weakness though is that they will ALWAYS attack your minions before you. To bring down turrets effectively, make sure you travel with your back of minions.
-Heroes are able to gain power by levelling up and buying items. Increasing your power as quickly as possible is key to victory.
-If you are hurt, don't hesitate to go back to your base. The button on the lower right of the screen will teleport you back to your home base. However, it does require five seconds of uninterrupted cast time which can be cancelled by any other action such as moving, getting attacked, or attacking others.

Gold and Items:

-Players earn gold at the rate of one gold per second automatically. Killing enemies is the main way of acquiring gold with the amount of gold dropped increasing according to enemy difficulty.
-Items are used to bolster your heroes strength from movement speed, health, and armor, to ability cool down, energy, and weapon power. Each of your heroes stats can be boosted by items.
We hope this small guide helped you. The main thing players can do to succeed in Vainglory and any other MOBA is practice, practice, practice. Being able to recall where you're going and what items bolster what stats lets you focus on the action ahead and saves valuable time.

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Review: Flyhunter Origins

While the rest of the games world returns to the raw pixels of yesteryear for its platformers, Steel Wool Games has gone in the opposite direction.
 

Flyhunter Origins is a triumph of smartphone gaming animation, which isn't altogether surprising given that actual Pixar animators are the driving force behind it.But astonishing graphics are almost suspicious these days. We've been dazzled by them too many times in the past when they've been employed to camouflage lacklustre gameplay. So how does Flyhunter Origins pan out if we play it with our artistic eyes closed?
Actually, we're pleased to say, pretty well. Though we must admit that try as we might, it's damn hard to see past these stunning visuals.
It 'swat' you wanted
Zak is a tiny space janitor who gets to sweep the spaceship while everyone else enjoys a peaceful journey in cryogenic sleep.
While enjoying having the ship to himself, Zak accidentally jettisons the crew and the ship's cargo of giant. So you're drafted to help him head out in a one-man landing party to Earth to collect them back up.
Armed with a trusty flyswatter and a jetpack, your task is simple and classic. You're trekking through a familiar viewed-from-the-side macro-environment of large plants and even larger insects, jumping and double jumping - thanks to the jet pack - around the leaves and warrens in search of things to collect.
When you drill down into the gameplay, that's mostly all there is to it. The levels aren't particularly elaborate in their design. Things are nicely broken up by the occasional third-person racing moment, much as you might have enjoyed in the Sega Saturn classic Nights.
So no, it's not overly challenging in that respect, but this return to time-honoured platform gaming isn't at all unwelcome.
Flyhunter Origins isn't hiding anything behind nostalgic gameplay. It's clear that it was intended to revive the efforts of Nights, or Donkey Kong Country, or even the likes of the Kirby and Mario games.
It's a love letter to platformers of 15 years hence, and it achieves its goal with style. A lot of style.
As snug as a bug
The gameplay might be targeting a very specific demographic, but the look of Flyhunter Origins has universal appeal. You can see from the moment it loads that the force of passion behind the game comes from animators as much as game designers.
The environments look great, but it really shines in its ability to tell a story and deliver a character you want to embrace.
Zak isn't unlike the Minions of Dispicable Me, but his personality is very much his own. His antics are delivered with impeccable comedic timing, and his movements are fluid and impressively organic.
If we recommended buying a game purely based on graphics and animation, Flyhunter Origins would be at the top of such a superficial list.
Indeed, it's easy to see why it's called Origins, as the main character is easily capable of spawning a cult following that will want to know more about him (and to collect his plush toys).
Flyhunter Origins is a circa 2000 platformer in every respect, which the PS2 generation will find especially appealing. It's graphical quality and style of gameplay screams of a gaming era that's yet to fully enjoy a wide revival, and if any game could spark that renaissance, this is it.
But it comes at a price many won't be willing to pay. Not in terms of the actual pound notes, but in giving up a gigabyte of download time and storage space, and committing to a game that places console-heavy demands on your level of dedication.

Flyhunter Origins is a game you'd expect to play in the living room, not on the train, and therefore feels a little cumbersome in the pocket.
That said, we feel ungrateful rebuffing production levels of this quality. Anyone who's okay with such an epic download is likely to be equally okay with the gameplay.
And yet, if you balk at a grabbing a gig's worth of game from the App Store, it's probably not for you.

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Day of the Viking is coming to Android

 The creative force behind successful games such as Giant Boulder of Death, and Robt Unicorn Attack 1 and 2, Adult Swim Games are continuing to make waves at the Google Play Store, and this time with their latest project Day of the Viking will soon be coming to the Android.Day of the vikings has already been released on the iOS a few weeks ago, and is currently in development for the Android. The has a colorful cast of characters, has humorous action, with a touch of a castle defense thrown in. Adult Swim Games also teamed up with Vorax Studios to help develop this game. Vorax Studios helped produce titles such as Deadlight, and Castlevania: Lords of Shadows.

 

“Day of the Viking is a gorgeous looking action castle defense game with fierce Vikings, cute soldiers, flying dragons, epic war machines and a scared little princess.” - Vorax Studios

Features:

• 80 unique levels with varying lighting and weather effects
• Unlockable (and available through purchase) weapon upgrades and boosts
• Dozens of different enemies, obstacles and war machines
• 10 insanely difficult challenges for the fearless
• Endless Assault Mode: pit your high score against the world
• 40 Viking trophies to collect
• Beautiful art and hilarious animation
• Leaderboards and achievments

Having been released on the iOS a few weeks ago, we can assume that the game will be released onto the Android before the year ends. And the game is also selling on the iOS for $2.99, we do not know if the price will be similar on the Android. We will be sure to keep you all posted as more details of this game will be released.

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Shadowrun Dragonfall is set to hit iOS and Android next week

The sequel to last year's Silver Award-winning RPG reboot Shadowrun Returns is set to hit iOS and Android next week.



It's called Shadowrun Dragonfall, it's been out on the PC for about three months, and features a polished UI, shinier graphics, and a bunch of upgrades that you'd expect from a sequel.
The game should hit iOS and Android simultaneously next Thursday, so there'll be no grumbling about who got what first.
At review we said "Shadowrun Returns has enough going for it to make it an easy recommendation."
Hopefully the sequel will continue in that same vein.

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Awesome Mobile MOBAs

Vainglory is taking the mobile gaming world by storm, but for those of your still on older devices, or who just want to play something different there is a plethora of mobile-MOBAs available. Translating the frantic pace and tactical gameplay of a MOBA to mobile can be difficult work, but here are some of our favorite games that we thing got it right.

Heroes of Order & Chaos

This game was one of the first MOBAs to hit iOS and it is still a blast. Combat in Heroes of Order and Chaos is a constant game of tactical decision-making and timing. The game does feature a whopping 40 characters, however there are only three maps which can get repetitive. Gameloft has kept this game updated for two years and it still has a strong player base.
Get it for free here on the Apple App Store.orGet it free here at the Google Play Store.

The Witcher: Battle Arena

Although this game isn't quite out yet (it's still in closed beta), it's one to keep its eye on as Developer CD Projekt Red is known for the high quality of their titles. Although it seems to be fairly, although polished MOBA affair, it can be assumed that there will be no premium currency or any gimmicks in this game.
Currently in Closed Beta check here for updates.

Solstice Arena

Branded as a "speed-MOBA", Solstice Arena, which was first released on PC, translates great to mobile play. Instead of the typical grinding and towers, this game is almost all power-up based and is great for players on the go. The only drawbacks to this game is the small amount of heroes and the cost to unlock new ones. However, if you don't mind sticking with a few characters this game is sure to be a joy.
Get it for free here on the Apple App Store.

Plants War

Playing as Leafy, the lone hero as you attempt to defend your motherland from the invasion of evil. Leafy can be upgraded into several different forms, including Muscles Leafy and Quick Leafy. This is another freemium title, but I managed to have quite a bit of fun with it without paying any real money The music is pleasing and the bright and well done graphics and tight controls make this game worth checking out.
Get it for free here on the Apple App Store.orGet it free here at the Google Play Store.

Legendary Heroes

This offering from Maya Games is a bit of a generic offering, but is a great game for new players looking to get their feet wet when it comes to the MOBA genre. The game consists of 30 short levels in which players must attempt to destroy their enemy's towers and source well while they're attempting to do the same to you. Touch controls are solid, and although the game is a freemium title, players have access to plenty of the game without having to pay any real cash.
Get it for free here on the Apple App Store.orGet it free here at the Google Play Store.

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Vainglory iPhone Review

Back when the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus were announced, there was a game announced for both devices that was meant to use iOS 8's Metal graphics to utilize them to the fullest. It was called Vainglory, and we got our first taste of it at the special Apple event back in September. It's a special MOBA that's finally been rolled out to the US and several other countries, and as one of the most hotly-anticipated titles of the year, it's smartly living up to the hype surrounding it and showing that even mobile MOBAs can still be a hot property.

The Good

Vainglory is easily one of the best-looking titles on the App Store, with lush and gorgeous environments, meticulously detailed characters, and a strong selection of MOBA characteristics that make it a joy to play. You take three members of a team and do your best to attack the enemy base, with squads taking their battle solely online. Once one squad destroys the crystal located at the other's base, they've won.
You and your squadmates face up against enemy armaments like turrets and other strategically placed defenses in order to push through and conquer. You've even got minions to do your dirty work, and there's plenty of it to go around. Winning matches and pulling off impressive combos nets you gold, which you can use for upgrades specifically for each match, as well as maximizing your special abilities that come in truly short supply.
Each match takes about 30 minutes to complete, and there are already tons of players abound to engage with. It's decadent and satisfying, and though rife with several of the tropes that make up the genre, it's still an absolutely enjoyable experience overall. Played on iPad, it feels nearly flawless, especially given the fact that mobile developers seem to have trouble getting these things right.

The Bad

Vainglory is free-to-play but instead of limiting how often you can play, it limits the characters you have access to. You'll have to pony up to unlock other characters, and this can be frustrating if you don't feel like you particularly jibe well with a certain characters. There's also no voice chat, which can make things particularly difficult, especially when in the heat of a match and communication is so sorely needed.

The Verdict

Vainglory is an excellent showcase of what can be done with iOS 8's Metal engine, and exemplary of MOBAs in general. It could even go toe to toe with PC releases. For that reason, it's certainly one free-to-play title that you'd do well to download.
Download Vainglory for iPhone and iPad.

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Space Age iPhone Review

Space is the place, and Space Age, a point-and-click adventure title that channels the likes of '90s LucasArts titles and similar adventures is one mission you'll definitely want to go on. Hop aboard and travel the galaxy with this forward-thinking romp.

The Good

Space Age is an adventure title that allows you to step into the shoes of Green Team, a group who's tasked with exploring a foreign and alien world while simultaneously trying to figure out what dangers await them and how to circumvent them. You're the Private, and you gather items, combine them to solve puzzles, and even trap enemies and command other characters in battle. Over the 14 different chapters in-game you'll be faced with a wealth of scenarios, including stealth missions and other exploratory assignments.
The gorgeous pixel art works well to amplify the nostalgia factor, and while the characters can be quite tiny on-screen, it's still very welcome here. The sweeping soundtrack is also impressive, especially given its excellent usage of sound effects to keep you immersed.

The Bad

While there's plenty of content in-game to keep you busy, some of it is a bit frustrating to get to considering the game's agonizingly slow movement speed and some cheap deaths. Given the unique system in which players explore in Space Age, you can sometimes be met with an unfortunate and swift fate without having a chance to react, and that can be extremely frustrating - especially within the stealthier segments.

The Verdict

Overall, Space Age is a beautiful and intelligent adventure with a few flaws that's still very much worth checking out, especially if you're hankering for some old-school pixel action or something decidedly familiar.
Download Space Age for iPhone and iPad.

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Tainted Keep on iOS and Android

Tainted Keep is a 3D action adventure that sees you stomping through the titular keep, slashing up skeletons and trying to stay alive for as long as you can.

It's pretty simple to play. You use one floating stick to wander around and another to fight.
Push the stick forward to slash, pull it back to block. The same stick controls your camera though, which can make things a little fiddly.
Everything looks particularly shiny, and while the castle environments are a little on the brown side, the character design is interesting enough that it doesn't really matter.
The game is out right now on the App Store and the Google Play Store . If you're looking for a straightforward hacky slashy RPG, you could do a lot worse.

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Helpful Hints for Five Nights at Freddy's 2

It's time to return to Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. As the new night-shift security guard, you must monitor the premises for break-ins. However, the real danger comes from inside the pizza joint, as at night the animatronics come to life to roam the halls....
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is a tough-nut to crack. Any error or lapse in attention can mean a game-over as one of the jovial animatronic characters enthusiastically kills you. Here are a series of tips to make sure you get the drop on them before they get the drop on you.

Use Your Ears

• Audio clues are the only way to know some of the animatronics are coming after you, making listening to the game carefully key to beating it. You may want to wear headphones while playing to make sure you can hear every clang and thud.
• Make sure you listen to the guy on the phone. Although it sounds nonsensical at times, his messages deliver hints and story context. Make sure you listen at least once each night as the messages change day to day.

The Animatronics

• Each animatronic has a unique behavior. To win the game you'll have to learn which deterrent works against them. Your mask will work to trick them in many cases, but some will only be chased off by your flashlight.
• The one animatronic that is a constant looming threat is The Marionette. On camera 11 there is a music box that you MUST keep wound. If you let the box run down it will release The Marionette who can go anywhere. He will not be deterred by the flashlight or mask, so if the music runs out, it's game over.
• Animatronics will be using the hallway in front of your office quite a bit. Don't panic. Unless an animatronic is actually in your office there is no sense in using your mask.

The Office

• Camera 11 is the only camera you should really need to view. The animatronics movement is random and they can only get to you if they're in the office anyway so don't waste time fiddling with the cameras.
• Get in the habit of putting your mask on as soon as you come out of the camera screen. This can prevent you being attacked in case an animatronic has snuck up on you.
• If you see something peering down at you from the vent, quickly put on the mask. You can tell they've left by the thumps indicating that they've moved out of the area

Five Nights At Freddy's is definitely a study in trial and error. Each game will end up with puppets randomly appearing and attacking so there is no pattern that can be memorized to get through the game. Although the going may get hard sometimes, using these tips and your wits will help you survive your stint at Freddy's.

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TapSlayer: Zombies in Zonderland comes to Android

We all know the story about ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and we all know the characters, such as the Mad Hatter, and Queen of Hearts. But what if the story we all know, was told differently with a twist? And that’s what TapSlayer: Zombies in Zombieland is about, it is about a girl named Alice who is out to kill every last zombie in Wonderland.You will be taking on the role of Alice who will be defending Wonderland…er Zombieland from a zombie invasion. You job is to kill off as many zombies as you possibly can, with different skills that are available to you.

Features:

• Various unique epic weapons to kill crazy zombies! (Weapon Upgrade System)
• Infinite wave mode to compete with other players
• Battle in a variety of challenging maps
• Compete with other players to leave your name in Hall of Fame

TapSlayer: Alice in Zombieland is now available for free at the Google Play Store. The game does offer IAP’s if you wish to purchase them.

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