Top Android sales this week - February 11th
XCOM: Enemy Within, Civilization Revolution 2, and more
XCOM: Enemy Within may not be an entirely suitable replacement for a loving, fulfilling relationship, but it is available on the cheap, so you too can ignore the entire Valentine's Day thing and spend a lot less than you would on a fancy meal which lasts way less time than the game!
Yes, it's that time of the week where we round the biggest and best sales on Android into one handy list, so you, our fine readers, can go out and buy a shiny new game for yourself at a special price.
This is by no means comprehensive - there's millions of mobile games after all - but we've picked out the finest titles from the available selection to show you. We know you've got taste, so we know which games are most likely to appeal to you.
Don't believe us? Check out the games below and see what tickles your fancy. There's something in there for everyone, so as long as you don't already own every single game on the list, you're sure to find something that you want to try.
And let us know in the comments if you find something that you decide to pick up! It's always nice to share your shiny new toys with the rest of us, even if you're essentially just showing off what you bought since we can't play them.
XCOM: Enemy Within
Price: $4.99/£4.59
Also available on iOS
Google Play Description: "XCOM®: Enemy Within is a standalone expansion to the 2012 strategy game of the year XCOM: Enemy Unknown and it's now available on Google Play devices! Enemy Within features the core gameplay of Enemy Unknown plus more exciting content. Check out the new soldiers, abilities, enemies, maps, missions, and multiplayer mode for the fresh new strategy gaming experience!
• New Soldier Abilities: Build new base facilities to unlock unearthly new capabilities for XCOM’s soldiers. The Genetics Lab will allow soldiers to receive powerful genetic modifications, and the Cybernetics Lab allows soldiers to use devastating mechanized cybersuits in battle.
• New Weapons and Equipment: Give your operatives an extra tactical edge with new projects from your engineering team and the Foundry.
• New Enemy Threats: Adopt new tactics to counter the threats from two new alien types and a deadly new organization known as EXALT."
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Civilization Revolution 2
Price: $4.99/£4.59
Also available on iOS
Google Play Description: "The sequel to one of the most successful strategy games on mobile is here! Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution 2 challenges players to build a glorious empire that will stand the test of time. This is the first game in the Civilization catalog to be developed and available exclusively for mobile devices. Civilization Revolution 2 offers mobile strategy fans a brand new 3D presentation and more tactical depth than ever before! Find out if you have what it takes to rule the world!"
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G30 - A Memory Maze
Price: $1.99/£1.99
Also available on iOS
Google Play Description: "G30 – A Memory Maze is a unique and minimalistic take on the puzzle genre, where each level is hand-crafted and meaningful. It’s a story of a person with a cognitive disorder, who is trying to recollect the elusive past – before the disease takes over and everything will fade away.
How would you feel, if you couldn’t recognize your life, your loved ones and even yourself? Could you find a light in the dark maze of human consciousness? Could you remember the story?"
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Tallowmere
Price: $0.99/£0.89
Also available on iOS
Google Play Description: "Raise your shield. Embrace Lady Tallowmere's ever-changing dungeons. How far can you make it?
Features: • Roguelike platformer • Randomly-generated rooms, each bigger than the last • Seven tiers of loot, ranging from Basic to Otherworldly • Single-player mode (use touchscreen, controller, or keyboard) • Local high-score and achievement system • Sacrificial kittens"
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Bendy and the Ink Machine
Price: $2.99/£2.79
Also available on iOS
Google Play Description: "Bendy and the Ink Machine™ is a first person puzzle-action-horror game with a unique cartoon atmosphere and an intense, frightening storyline that keeps you guessing throughout.
Henry was the lead animator at Joey Drew Studios in its 1930s heyday, a studio that was best known for producing animated cartoons of their most popular and beloved character, Bendy. Many years later Henry receives a mysterious invitation from Joey Drew himself to return to the old cartoon workshop. Journey deep into the sketchy madness of this twisted cartoon nightmare.
Fight the darkness. Escape the Ink Demon. Fear the Machine."
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Abalone - The Official Board Game
Price: $1.49/£1.29
Also available on iOS
Google Play Description: "Discover our new version with brand new graphics inspired by the latest edition of the famous strategy game. Abalone has been one of the best games around for nearly 30 years, known for its hexagonal board and black and white marbles. The goal of this abstract board game is simple: push your opponent’s marbles off the board! But beware, it’s not easy to master, so keep your wits about you and rise to the challenge!"
