Among Us
This game is enjoyable solo but really comes alive when played with friends. Set on a deserted spaceship, you’re part of a crew of four to 15 players tasked with simple jobs like fixing electrical systems or taking out the trash.
The twist? Some of your crewmates are actually alien impostors intent on sabotaging your efforts – or worse, killing you off. Each player is privately informed at the start whether they’re a regular crewmember or an impostor, and it’s up to the impostors to blend in.
Everyone has the chance to call a meeting to vote off a suspected imposter – who is then promptly ejected through the airlock. If the impostors are ejected, the crewmembers triumph – but bear in mind that the alien infiltrators are constantly scheming. The game is free, but it does offer in-app purchases.
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
For those who spent their childhood with the original PlayStation, it’s astonishing that one of its top games can now be played on your handheld device. As part of a long-standing series of vampire-fighting adventure games, this epic, first launched in 1997, has the player assume the role of Dracula’s son Alucard, battling through his castle to face off against the lord of evil himself.
Frequently hailed as one of the greatest games ever made, the player roams the expansive castle, acquiring new skills and items that enable them to reach previously inaccessible paths. And for players donning Alucard’s cape for the first time, there’s a wicked surprise in store. At a mere .99, it’s a bargain.
Chrono Trigger
Another true classic from the 90s, this ambitious RPG features a storyline that spans millennia, from pre-history to the far future. If you’re a fan of grand narratives that blend sci-fi and fantasy with some unforgettable characters – including a sword-wielding frog aptly named Frog – this game is right up your alley.
Despite its delightful anime-style visuals, the narrative takes players on a dramatic and at times serious journey, with unexpected twists and turns. Priced at .99, it offers value for money with 13 different endings to discover.
