Progress through the ranks to become the ultimate rock star or jump into the classic DuckTales platformer, with this week’s top mobile games. Rock On, Hellrider, and The Quest Keeper are all free to download.
Rock On
Developer: FreshPlanet
Platform: iOS
Price: Free
FreshPlanet, best known for their cross-platform hit Song Pop, updated their classic rock trivia game Rock On this week by adding a new levels and artists. Additionally, ads can be turned off and slight bug fixes have tweaked the gameplay. In Rock On, you live out your rock star fantasy by advancing through trivia-based stages with four different modes including Opener, Mic Check, Sudden Death, and Arcade. Artist levels allow you to test your knowledge of artist-specific trivia. With more than 3,000 tracks, the game should keep you entertained for a while.
Hellrider
Developer: Andrey Chernyshov
Platform: iOS
Price: Free
Playing as an undead skeleton, you must navigate your way out of the underworld by evading fiery bursts of lava and spiked deathtraps in this arcade motorcycle game. By tapping the screen, you zigzag your motorcycle left and right to avoid obstacles. The game boasts some beautiful graphics with deep, contrasting colors. Collect extra points by running over lined up skeletons, but watch out not to crash your bike.
DuckTales Remastered
Developer: Wayforward Games
Platform: iOS, Android
Price: $9.99 on the App Store, $12.48 on Google Play
The classic 1989 platformer was re-released in a remastered version in 2013, and this version has finally been ported to mobile devices as of yesterday. DuckTales Remastered has had a graphics overhaul, with 2D hand drawn character sprites and rich 3D modeled levels. Taking on the role of Scrooge McDuck, you set out to claim five treasures. Travel through several locations such as the Amazon, Dracula Duck’s castle, and African mines. Beware of enemies like the Beagle Boys and the evil sorceress Magica De Spell, who attempt to steal the fortunes away from Scrooge.
The Quest Keeper
Developer: Tyson Ibele
Platform: iOS
Price: Free
Help a box-shaped hero progress through a dangerous dungeon in The Quest Keeper, a dungeon crawler with a Crossy Road feel to it. Using the swipe motion to navigate, you must forge a safe path by avoiding falling through the cracks of the unsteady floor, all the while collecting as many coins as you can.