Gaming is in an awkward transitional phase of its existence. Console systems are quickly reaching the peak of what they are capable of, Nintendo is going for broke playing a game of catch-up to Sony and Microsoft, and dedicated PC gamers are feeling the sting of console-focused developers. Up for grabs is the area of smartphone and tablet-based gaming. As our Internet usage on mobile devices begins to rival our usage on desktops, it’s becoming clearer that gaming on tablets and smartphones should be taken seriously. But being serious sounds boring right now, so let’s have some fun and check out three light hearted apps instead.
A new Android puzzle game for casual players.
STP: If your life ever throws you a wicked curve ball and you somehow find yourself on the trail of parakeet poachers, remember this much: Take rope. Take lots of rope.
STP: Civiballs is a game with a ridiculous name and a great concept. There’s some semblance of a story here, involving a young scientist and his monkey-dog companion travelling through time to three distinct eras: Roman, Viking, and Incan. You must help them collect valuable jewels, because, well, they’re valuable.
