5 Best mobile games

 

Alto's Adventure

Snowboarding at high speed has never been as relaxing as it is in Alto's Adventure. Very simple one-touch controls let you guide Alto (and several other unlockable characters) down the mountain while getting big air, grinding edges and performing multiple backflips. 

Beautiful endless mountain scenery, amazing day-to-night transitions and a mesmerizing soundtrack (you should definitely wear headphones) make this is a must have on any device.

Platform: iOS | Android

Price: $5 | AU$8 | £5 (iOS); Free (Android)

PUBG Mobile

PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds (PUBG) for mobile is a free survival shooter that lets you experience what it's like to be dropped on an island with 99 other players to see who will ultimately survive. But what's great about the mobile version of this extremely popular game on PCs is that it seems to run even better on a smartphone. In other words, this is one heck of a port. 

Just like the original, you'll parachute in, loot buildings to gear up, and do your best to survive all the way to the end. You can go it solo, or create a squad of up to four players if you want to try out a team effort. Be careful though, this game is incredibly addicting.   

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Platform: iOS | Android  

Price: Free

Alto's Odyssey

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The sequel to Alto's Adventure is called Alto's Odyssey and -- while the original is still amazing -- the follow-on might be even better. You get a new trick to add to your arsenal with wall rides, making it possible to have more control over your combos. There are new environments to explore and you can you play a Zen Mode that lets you just take in the sights and sounds of the game.

If there is any game you download from this list, Alto's Odyssey is extremely easy to recommend.

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Platforms: iOS only (for now)

Price: $5 | AU$8 | £5

Sega Heroes

OK, *think* this is a good game. Frankly, the "optional" microtransaction-based progression system is a huge turn off. But it's the actual match 3 gameplay and the Sega nostalgia hook that has me so obsessed with it currently. 

If you're an old school Sega fan, you really need to try it. 

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Price: Free

Shadowgun Legends

You can't really play a console-level quality Destiny game on your iPhone, but with Shadowgun Legends, it's about as close as you can get. This first-person shooter might be the best in all the app stores, with a base camp (it's more of a city) where you can hit up shops to buy weapons and armor, a place to gamble for more in-game currency, a black market for new items, and so much more. There are tons of in-app purchases here, to be sure, but you can easily avoid them.

The gameplay itself is excellent as you plow through story missions, unlock puzzles and blast your way through enemies in order to achieve greater and greater fame. Find new weapons as you play with unique exotics and other firearms that will remind you of Destiny. Though it's a whole different setting, Shadowgun Legends is basically Destiny for your phone and it will definitely surprise you with its depth.

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Platfrom: iOS | Android

Price: Free