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Clash Royale: The Road to Legendary Arena: Goblin Stadium

Posted by Campbell Bird on May 7th, 2020
+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Our rating: starstarstarstarstar :: ROYALLY FUN :: Read Review »

Clash Royale just kicked off its 11th season and the game is as good as it's ever been. Even for lapsed players, returning to the game is as easy as can be.

If you want to join us in picking the game back up, we've put together this guide series to help guide you through each arena with a top deck recommendation and some tips for how to do it. Check it out below, as well as all of our other Clash Royale guides.

How to get back into Clash Royale

Posted by Campbell Bird on May 5th, 2020
+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Our rating: starstarstarstarstar :: ROYALLY FUN :: Read Review »

You may have seen a our new Clash Royale guide kicking around on the site lately, and that's because I decided to check back in on the game after years away from it. Turns out, it's still a pretty incredible game, and Supercell has done quite a bit to try and tone down the more frustrating aspects of the game in my time away from it.

As a result, I'm all the way back in on the game and having a blast. If you've been curious about getting back into Clash Royale, or never found the time to get into in the first place, here are some tips to help you get into the game while avoiding some of its more frustrating aspects.

Kingdom Two Crowns review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Campbell Bird on May 4th, 2020
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: KINKDOM
There’s a lot of mystery in Kingdom Two Crowns, for better or for worse.
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Rebel Cops review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Campbell Bird on April 27th, 2020
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: SCUMMY SHERIFFS
Rebel Cops is a focused spin-off of This is the Police that encourages trial-and-error tactics.
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Steam Link Spotlight - XCOM: Chimera Squad

Posted by Campbell Bird on April 23rd, 2020
+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Steam Link Spotlight is a feature where we look at PC games that play exceptionally well using the Steam Link app. Our last entry was In Other Waters. Read about how it's a great mobile experience over here.

This week, we're going to do something a little different. To commemorate the Steam Link's recent update to support mouse and keyboard functionalty, we wanted to test out a game that could take advantage of this and still play great over a stream to a mobile device. This brings us to XCOM: Chimera Squad, the latest title in Firaxis's celebrated strategy franchise.

Door Kickers: Action Squad review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Campbell Bird on April 16th, 2020
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: SOLO SOLDIER
The mobile version of Door Kickers: Action Squad leaves some things to be desired, but it’s still plenty enjoyable.
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Everything you need to know about Company of Heroes on iOS

Posted by Campbell Bird on February 11th, 2020
+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Feral Interactive has been bringing a lot of PC games over to iOS over the years, and their latest port job is of Relic Entertainment’s Company of Heroes. The game is slated to release on later this week, but you can take a look at the game in action right here ahead of launch day.

PSA: Disgaea 1 Complete has some issues

Posted by Campbell Bird on February 4th, 2020
+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

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Last week, Nippon Ichi Software dropped Disgaea 1 Complete on the App Store seemingly out of nowhere. It also came with a pretty hefty price tag. Similar to Square Enix’s pricing of their beloved RPGs on mobile, Disgaea 1 Complete is a whopping $32.99. Although the game looks gorgeous and has some nice mobile-friendly design features like cloud saves, there are a couple things you should know about the game before you buy it.

Become a strategy master and get to grips with the three special tribes of The Battle of Polytopia

Posted by 148Apps Staff on December 27th, 2019
+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

It might have first launched as far back as 2016, but in the three years since its release The Battle of Polytopia has continued to give iOS and Android players all-new ways to dominate their foes in colourful turn-based combat. The primary way that is done it’s done by introducing three fresh special tribes to play as, each of which shake up your abilities to help you “rule the world” quicker.

Whether you’re a The Battle of Polytopia pro or a newcomer just diving in for the first time, here’s everything worth knowing about the game’s three special tribes.

Overdox guide - Tips and tricks for beginners

Posted by Campbell Bird on November 14th, 2019

Overdox is a clever battle royale that changes things up by adding MOBA mechanics and melee combat to the mix. This new hybrid game can be quite a bit to take in at first, so we’ve put together a list of tips to help you get a leg up on the competition.

Steam Link Spotlight - Warsaw

Posted by Campbell Bird on October 31st, 2019
+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Steam Link Spotlight is a new feature where we take a look at PC games that play exceptionally well using the Steam Link app. Our last entry talked about The Banner Saga 3. Read about how it’s a great mobile experience over here.

Bad North: Jotunn Edition guide

Posted by Campbell Bird on October 23rd, 2019

Bad North: Jotunn Edition can be cruel. You never quite know where your next attack is going to come from, and--even if you’re prepared for it--things might just not go your way.

This doesn't mean the game is random, but it does have a peculiar imprecision to it that you definitely have to get used to. If you find yourself struggling to make adjustments so you can finish a run successfully in this game, keep these tips in mind.

Bad North: Jotunn Edition review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Campbell Bird on October 21st, 2019
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: INDECISIVE VICTORY
You are never full in control of things in Bad North, and that’s part of what makes it such a tense strategy game.
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Xenowerk Tactics review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Campbell Bird on October 9th, 2019
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: EASY EXTERMINATION
Xenowerk Tactics is a fun and dynamic strategy game that is a little too easy.
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This is the Police 2 review

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By Campbell Bird on September 16th, 2019
Our rating: starstarstarblankstarblankstar :: PROBLEMS WITH THE LAW
There’s so much going on in This is the Police 2, and it’s hard to understand or enjoy any of it.
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