iOS and Android Games reviewed for February 7, 2014

Flappy Bird is a bird flying game where you click on the screen to make the bird jump but if you don't do so it will fall to the ground. There are these tubes from Mario Bros. which you must avoid hitting. The thing about this game is that it's too hard to be considered playable as the bird you try and keep from falling can easily crash into these Super Mario tubes. Plus, graphics look like Super Nintendo and movements can feel shaky. On the other hand, Flappy Bird has been addictive and it is now free. It has generated many users as you get the bird through the pipes and collect points as well. What else is bummer is that getting several points will take a half hour. Flappy Bird can be addictive and fun at times but ultimately repetitive and frustrating to get further in this game.

Glass Tower 2: An app game similar to Tetris as you must eliminate the blue glass blocks while preventing the red glass blocks from breaking or falling. Once blue blocks are dealt with, the level is complete. Levels get progressively harder and this game emulates the classic Tetris. Gameplay is simplistic as Tetris and has many different levels. First 20 levels are free but you can purchase more packs for $0.99 each. This game can be fun for puzzle solvers. Glass Tower 2 is a fun game for iOS systems.

Clash of Clans: A strategy based game for iOS and Android system where objectives and gameplay include building your community, defending it from attackers, training troops, and attacking other players to earn gold and gems which can be used for more upgrades and equipment. This game is freemium so upgrades and more content can be purchased from either App Store or Google Play. This game's theme is centered on medieval fantasy themes as gobblins, archers, barbarians, witches, giants, dragons, and more medieval creatures. Clash of Clans truly puts you on edge for a strategy battle to maintain your kingdom from invaders. This game has everything a strategy game of this kind has to offer. I will admit the graphics aren't next-generation but what can you expect from a freemium game? Despite being initially free to play, there are many add ons and content that do cost money and this game has generated much revenue.