In the past, traditional
video games were mostly played by kids, teens and young adults – predominantly
men but, now that app games on cell phones and tablets have become so popular,
even adults are playing them.
Games
for Kids
Designed by National
Geographic, this game allows your child to explore the earth while playing an
interactive game. GeoDash: Wild Animal Adventure keeps your kids learning by letting them pick up new
skills that can help them advance in the game by getting to higher levels.
GeoDash: Wild Animal Adventure is a free game.
2.
Lego Hero Factory Brain Attack
Made with the same
principles that make Lego toys fun and exciting for kids, Lego Hero Factory Brain Attack is a game that kids will likely want to play for hours
at a time since it’s so easy to get lost in the different levels. Lego Hero
Factory Brain Attack isn’t free, but it’s certainly not going to break the
bank, either.
3.
Zoo Train Busy Bee Studios
Zoo Train Busy Bee Studios
is a game that helps to teach your kids and keep them entertained through
puzzle games, pattern matching games and even games based around music and
letters. Zoo Train Busy Bee Studios also gets great reviews from both parents and kids,
making it one of the most popular app games you can find.
Games
for Everyone
4.
Pixel Defenders Puzzle
Reminiscent of some of the
early Nintendo videogames that a lot of adults in their late 20s and mid-30s
likely remember, the Pixel Defenders Puzzle
game is very popular for both kids and adults. The fantasy and combat theme is
interesting, but it’s not a graphic game that kids shouldn’t play.
5.
Ravensword: Shadowlands
One of the most anticipated
action RPG app games of 2012, Ravensword: Shadowlands is an exciting game that’s captivating teens and young
adults, and maybe even pushing the boundaries of what app games can really be.
This exciting game is one you have to check out if you’re into RPG games and
fantasy games.
6.
Penny Arcade the Game: Gamers vs. Evil
Penny Arcade the Game:
Gamers vs. Evil is based on the Penny Arcade comic, which many teens and young
adults may already be familiar with. Penny Arcade the Game: Gamers vs. Evil is a deck building card game – pretty much designed for
teens and adults. There’s also some crude humor, so this one may not be right
for young kids.
7.
Final Fantasy II
Final Fantasy II is the app
version of the much anticipated Final Fantasy II made for traditional video
game systems. Final Fantasy was one of the most influential video games of all
time, and its sequel is now available as a downloadable app. If you’re a Final
Fantasy fan or played as a kid, you owe it to yourself to download and try Final Fantasy II.
8.
Ant Raid
Ant Raid is an arcade-style
strategy game that’s designed to be fun for everybody, including young
children, teens and adults. Ant Raid’s unique cartoon style is one that pretty
much everybody will enjoy, and it’s one of the more unique looking app games that
you can download. Ant Raid
has received rave reviews from users.
9.
The Pyra-Plex
The Pyra-Plex is a game
that revolves around the building of the Egyptian pyramids, making it slightly
educational for kids and teens. The Pyra-Plex
will remind some older users of games like Sim City where you work to build a
civilization. The Pyra-Plex has received some of the highest user reviews of
any app game released in 2012.
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Champion of Champions
10.
Angry Birds
Chances are you’ve already
heard of Angry Birds – the app game that’s most certainly the biggest in
history. In fact, no app game seems to be able to overtake it. That’s likely
because kids, teens and adults are all addicted to the fun, amusing game. If you’ve
never played Angry Birds,
you need to check it out.