Reigns
I feel confident saying that the best $2.99 anyone could’ve spent on a video game last month was on Reigns. This iOS and PC title has players managing an entire kingdom through Tinder-style swipes, and is fun in short bursts. Discovering all of the characters (and in-game deaths) are all just part of the fun, and this is really something special.
Style Savvy: Fashion Forward
It’s easy to dismiss Style Savvy: Fashion Forward as a blatant cash grab aimed at kids, but it’s actually a solid game. Not unlike Animal Crossing, it has a surprising amount of well-written dialogue that makes simple interactions become memorable. There’s also a staggering amount of things to do, ranging from putting on fashion shows to being a hair stylist. Pickings on the 3DS are slim right now, so give this a shot if you need something fun to play on your commute.
This Is The Police
Weappy Studio’s adventure game puts players in the shoes of Police Chief Jack Boyd in the final days of his tenure. With crime comes corruption, and players will have to make some important choices before Jack retires. An additional strategy element gives the game extra depth, as gamers will have to investigate crimes and manage police staff as well.
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron
Fall of Cybertron was a pretty big release in 2012, so it was surprising to see High Moon Studios’ shooter just get unceremoniously thrown on the PlayStation and Xbox stores. If you haven’t played the Deadpool developer’s best work, then it’s worth picking up on current gen systems. Just don’t bother double dipping since it hasn’t been improved upon in a significant way.
