Have you caught the second wave of Pokémon fever yet? If Pokémon Go didn't get you back into the spirit of this classic gaming franchise, maybe Pokémon Duel will. This app gives players a chance to fight their way through a tournament by picking and training a group of the franchise's eponymous little monsters. But it differs slightly from other video games or card games in the Pokémon franchise. This is more like a board game -- you place different Pokémon at several points on a map.
The goal isn't necessarily to win all your battles but rather to move your pieces across the board to beat the other team and claim your opponent's home space. You still do collect and train Pokémon throughout the game, as well as items that help keep your monsters in tiptop shape. You will need to make an account to play, and a steady internet connection to keep battling. There are in-app purchases that will help you get ahead, but you don't need them to play. If the battles are the part you like best about Pokémon, then this is the game for you.
Free, for iOS and Android.
High Risers gives climbing the corporate ladder a whole different twist. Rather than good ideas and great memo-writing ability, you need quick reflexes and some quick thinking. Players tap to make a small businessman or businesswoman jump their way to the top of a skyscraper. The catch is that your ambitious avatar never stops running, so you must pay close attention and have very good timing to keep him or her from sailing right off the edge of the building on a golden parachute.
Players also collect coins in the game, which you can use to unlock prizes from time to time. You can opt to watch ads to pick up more coins, if you want.
The app does have in-app purchases, in case you want to buy different characters or settings.
This is a simple app with simple graphics, but it could get pretty addictive if you let it. It doesn't require an internet connection to work, so you can play just about anywhere.
Free, for iOS and Android.
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