Game Diary

Brightstone Mysteries: Paranormal Hotel takes you on a journey with Detective Bridget “Biggi” Brightstone as she explores a hotel that holds many mysteries. This is a classic Cateia game, like many others G5 has published for iOS, and I love the way they put together games that combine hidden objects and puzzles in a story-based adventure. Type of app: Adventure Game Platform/where to buy: iPad (iPhone version available here); available in the iTunes App Store Developer: Cateia Games / G5 Entertainment Description: ? 50 arduous levels to conquer ? Five intriguing chapters to navigate ? 15 puzzling mini-games to master…

While the PC world is full of free-to-play action-RPG games with plenty of loot and quests and things to kill. But getting a solid entry for your iOS or Android device is harder: Spacetime Studios pioneered with ‘Pocket Legends’, then a year ago introduced ‘Arcane Legends’. The ‘Realm of Shadows’ expansion recently launched, and the game is an absolute blast! Type of app: Multiplayer Online Fantasy Role-Playing Game Platform/where to buy: iPad; available in the iTunes App Store and on Google Play for Android. Developer: Spacetime Studios Description: Arcane Legends has loads of content, including: + Free to play forever…

The Island: Castaway was a surprisingly fun blend of strategy and simulation, and the sequel takes you back to the island before the original castaways landed. You need to uncover a mystery as you learn loads of skills and recipes. It is better and more fun than the original, providing hours of fun and tons of new things to do! Type of app: Simulation game Platform/where to buy: iPad (iPhone version available here; available in the iTunes App Store Developer: Awem / G5 Entertainment Description: The Island: Castaway 2 has loads of content, including: – A huge, colorful island to…

Despite initial reservations I have come to love games like SuperMarket Management 2 in the time management genre. As you make progress things get more difficult and you need to balance more tasks, difficult customers, shifting priorities, combined items, and more – all while timing gets more critical! One great thing – if you like the demo you’ll love the game! Type of app: Time Management game Platform/where to buy: iPad (iPhone version available here; available in the iTunes App Store Developer: Playful Age / G5 Entertainment Description: Supermarket Management 2 has loads of content, including: ? 49 challenging levels…