Our top 10 new Windows Phone games of March
It’s that time again! Yeap, we’ve been busy testing out all of the best new Windows Phone games released during March. Now we’re ready to share our fantastic findings.
And we think you’re going to be smiling big after you try the games that we’ve found for you. There are a few big names and a few indie gems, so no matter what your favorite flavor of gaming is, there’s something for you in this month’s top 10 Windows Phone games roundup. Read on to discover your latest gaming addiction — we’re sure you won’t be able to put your Lumia down.
Darklings
Darklings is an adventure game in which you save the world from plunging into darkness. The evil Darklings have stolen the stars and it’s up to you and your shape-drawing skills to protect the world from the enemies, surviving for as long as you can. The award-winning game has unique gameplay and the graphics are phenomenal, with a noir aesthetic that Limbo fans are sure to appreciate. The new Windows Phone release features exclusive content such as 10 new enemies, a new desert map, and special customizations. Darklings costs $1.99 and is well worth the price.
Dungeon Hunter 5
Gameloft’s latest journey in the Dungeon Hunter series was released this month, letting you hack ’n’ slash your way through 5 realms and tons of dungeons to become the best bounty hunter of all time. Cooperative gameplay with other players, asynchronous multiplayer, gear crafting, and daily and weekly events are guaranteed to keep you glued to your Lumia. Dungeon Hunter 5 is free with in-app purchases.
Glozzle
Glozzle is a 3D puzzle game with an interesting and creative concept that is easy to learn and has the potential to quickly become addicting. The game gives you a fragmented and unidentifiable image which you need to put together by sliding your finger and rotating the screen. You’ll see the image begin to take shape, and you complete the level once you have the image locked in place. The free game has over 3,000 puzzles with 3 levels of difficulty, so you can play for hours.
Future Factory
Future Factory is a new rogue-like action game currently in soft release, and just might be the only game of its kind. The game takes place in a factory overrun by robots and dangerous traps, with randomly generated maps, challenging boss fights, and plenty of surprises. Inspired by Karel Čapek’s sci-fi drama R.U.R., Future Factory offers dual stick action and well-done graphics. It is currently free for a limited time, so be sure to check it out if you’re looking for something different for your Lumia.
TurnOn
TurnOn is a fun and electrifying platformer game in which you need to help relight a darkened city after a blackout, using a spark of light named TurnOn. Traveling through the city (using wires, of course), you need to make sure that you don’t miss any lamps while avoiding dangerous obstacles. Hidden rooms and objects, and additional levels between the episodes add an extra challenge. TurnOn is the winner of the 2014 Imagine Cup, and developers Brainy Studios say that it was inspired by Earth Hour, when lights around the world get turned off to raise awareness about electricity conservation.
Clash of Atlantis
Can you save the legendary city of Atlantis from disappearing from maps forever? In this free strategy game, you need to bolster your defenses and call upon the gods to help you defend your city from invaders. Clash of Atlantis is a tower defense game with 90 levels, 27+ types of defense towers, and 30+ different types of enemies. The gameplay also features 2-way defense in which you need to keep an eye out for both invaders and escapees.
Real Kakuro – Cross Sums
Are you a fan of logic puzzles? Kakuro is a game that is like a mix of crosswords and math that is perfect for Sudoko players. Real Kakuro is an excellent choice for those looking to exercise their mental muscle, offering 2,000 unique games in 5 different difficulty levels. In addition to smooth hi-def graphics and gameplay, this new puzzler has bonus features such as autosave, no in-app music so that can enjoy your own tunes, and no locked levels so that you can play any puzzle at any time. Real Kakuro is also free, so there’s no excuse not to get your puzzle on.
Petite
Petite is a critically-acclaimed game that was released this month after much anticipation. You won’t find any action-packed gameplay in Petite, but you will find an interesting and ambient experience that relies heavily on the storyline, bringing to light a character’s memoir by unlocking memories as you play. The game focuses on key incidents that happen throughout a woman’s life, with 42 levels that cover different episodes. Petite currently costs $1.99 and is the perfect choice for those of you looking to experience more story-based gaming.
Ego Protocol
Ego Protocol is an action puzzle platform game, or as publisher Static Dreams calls it, a “Robo-Lemming vs Space Maze Puzzle.” The lemming-like character is not so bright, and you need to help him reach the exit safely by controlling the environment with tile swapping the environment, changing the course that he follows while helping him to make it through deadly obstacles like mines and dripping acid. This award-winning indie game is free and tons of fun to play, so be sure to give it a try.
Ultraflow
Our list wouldn’t be complete without at least one game that will make you want to rage quit while continuing to come back for more, and that game is Ultraflow. In this minimalist physics-based game, you need to swipe a ball so that it bounces into a specific spot, while avoiding obstacles. You have a limited number of bounces, and there’s no score or timer — how well you do depends on how well you aim your shot. Ultraflow is free and without ads, and is a great time-killer.
What have you been playing this month? Let us know about your favorite new games and what you think of our top 10 new Windows Phone games of March in the comments below.