We are well and truly on our way to seeing the close of 2014 in just a few short months, so what games this year have really caught our attention? With more than 35, 000 apps entering the Google Play Store each month and more than 1.2 billion apps currently available to iOS users, it’s a hard task to narrow down the list to just a few favourites, but there have been some impressive apps in 2014 that have really stood out of from the crowd.
Source: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/star-wars-commander/id847985808?mt=8
While it’s only been available to download on iOS for a few short weeks, Star Wars: Commander really took audiences by storm, hitting 5 million downloads just days after launch. This base-building game sees players choosing sides, as they fight a part of the Empire or the Rebellion. Close to 15 million battles have now been waged since its launch in August, with the game quickly shaping up to be one of the most epic battle games of the year.
This strategic battle game from legendary developer Supercell has hit close to 50 million downloads in the Google Play Store alone, as it sees players storming the beach to fight a heroic battle against the evil Blackguard. While we’ve seen similar style games in the App Stores, Supercell built on the success of Clash of Clans, by creating an even better strategy game that harnessed all of the greatness of a tried and tested app.
Reaching a number one position in the Google Play Store just days after launch, Tangram Quest was an overnight sensation for android users that shone a new light onto the world of puzzle games. 2014 has seen a minimalistic approach to puzzle games, but Tangram Quest provides a challenge with some real substance. Unlike most of the other three-match style games you’ll see in the “puzzle” category, this game takes real patience and has android users everywhere addicted to the challenge!