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5 new mobile games to try this week - August 4th, 2022

5 new mobile games to try this week - August 4th, 2022

Fresh mobile picks you should give a go this week

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Who doesn't love new games? We certainly do - there's just something about the exhilaration of a new title you can't wait to dive into, as the loading screen pops up and you enter a brave new world.

Of course, new mobile games are a dime a dozen these days, and who has the time to scour the iPhone, iPad and/or Android stores to catch the latest title that drops? This is exactly why we've gathered a quick list of 5 new mobile games you should try this week, from undiscovered indie gems to high-profile AAA masterpieces.

By the way, if you've got an unquenchable thirst for curated games you can obsess over each week, be sure to check out our NEW WEEKLY MOBILE GAMES hub, or join our lively community on Twitter or Discord.

Let's get on with it!

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1
Cross Summoner:R

Available on: iOS + Android + Smartphone
Genre: Action, Adventure
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Cross Summoner:R

This mobile JRPG is a continuation of the Cross Summoner series that features real-time battles and a hand-drawn art style. The retro-inspired title lets you battle enemies out on the fantasy world as well as duke it out against other players in the PvP arena.

The game boasts a host of unique characters players can collect and level up, with a vast combination of skills and combos to unleash in combat for the ultimate team lineup. Downloading the game now will reward you with 10 free draws when you redeem the SUMNR10 code.

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2
Descenders

Available on: iOS + Android + Steam + Switch
Genre: Sports
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Descenders

Adrenaline junkies can have their fill of extreme downhill biking in Descenders, especially since its physics-based gameplay is complemented by procedurally generated environments. Players will have to put their skills to the test against roguelike elements in the game.

The title also features a Rep system that players can aim to build, as well as high scores they can try to hit to unlock special in-game goodies. There's also a team-based mechanic where picking a side (Enemy, Arboreal or Kinetic) means you can connect with other players in the same team.

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3
METAL SLUG 4 ACA NEOGEO

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Arcade
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METAL SLUG 4 ACA NEOGEO

Thanks to SNK's recent partnership with Hamster Corporation, mobile gamers can now enjoy retro classics via the ACA NEOGEO series on mobile devices. The iconic hit action shooting game lets players take control of Marco, Fio, Trevor and Nadia as they battle against relentless foes and enjoy a new Metallish System for high scores.

The original game was launched in 2002 by SNK as the fifth instalment of the popular series. This new mobile version features online ranking modes as well as quick save/load functions, along with an option to customise the virtual pad for convenience.

4
My Dear Farm

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Simulation
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My Dear Farm

This adorable farming simulation game lets players build their farms with colourful decor and nurture their veggies with lots of TLC. The mobile sim tasks gamers with growing their crops to expand their business, as well as selling their hard-earned harvest in the marketplace to make their financial endeavours thrive.

You'll start off as a burnt-out office worker who quit to buy a fixer-upper of a farm. The game features customisable characters along with charming pets, plus cute furniture pieces you can collect and lovely decor you can use to spruce up your place.

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5
Card Crawl Adventure

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Card/board game
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Card Crawl Adventure

This roguelike deckbuilding card game infuses solitaire elements to create a unique single-player experience on mobile. Players will visit various taverns and battle against monstrous foes to score shiny loot.

During combat, players must combine cards to unleash heavy firepower and devastating spells. The game lets you collect cards and upgrade them to improve your chances of winning, as well as equip epic gear to aid you in battle across randomly generated adventures and weekly competitions.

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Catherine Dellosa
Catherine Dellosa
Catherine plays video games for a living and writes because she’s in love with words. Her Young Adult contemporary novel, For The Win: The Not-So-Epic Quest Of A Non-Playable Character, is her third book published by Penguin Random House SEA - a poignant love letter to gamer geeks, mythological creatures, teenage heartbreak, and everything in between. She one day hopes to soar the skies as a superhero, but for now, she strongly believes in saving lives through her works in fiction. Check out her books at bit.ly/catherinedellosabooks, or follow her on FB/IG/Twitter at @thenoobwife.