Mobile Games for the Google Android Platform

The best thing about the new Google Android range of smart phones is that the big screen and novel input devices, such as the touch screen, accelerometer, and track ball, open up a whole new world of mobile gaming. However, not every type of game is suitable for this type of set up. In this guide, we have a look at some of the games currently available from the Android Market that use these devices:

Slide Puzzle - This nice looking version of the classic fifteen piece slider puzzle game does everything you would expect it to do, and makes good use of the touch screen.

Snake - If you are fed up of all the recent sluggish and discombobulating 3D versions of Snake, then you will be delighted to learn that a version of the original 2D mobile gaming masterpiece, based on the arcade classic Centipede, has been made for the Android. This version uses the trackball, which is not as good as a joypad for this type of game but it is still great fun to play.

Sokodroid - The aim of this top-down 2D puzzle game is to push blue squares into holes with your square. Although this game can be played with the trackball or the touchscreen, the latter is almost impossible as you cannot place your square accurately if you cannot see it.

Solitaire - Fans of the classic Windows card game adaptation Solitaire may be disappointed to learn that this version is rendered vitually unplayable by the limitations of the touch screen device, which almost completely precludes accurate dragging and dropping.

Speed - Ever wanted to play Pong up and down the screen instead of across the way? Then download Speed, and all your dreams will come true! Using your finger makes it hard to move the bat with any accuracy, and it also kind of gets in the way of being able to see what is happening. However, if you can work around these difficulties, then it can still be a fun game.

Sudoku - A couple of years ago it looked like SuDoku was going to eclipse the crossword as the number one newspaper puzzle, but things have cooled off a little since the heady days of Carol Vordemans SuDoku challenge. It can still be fun though, but not in this touch screen adaptation, as the squares are so small that you will frequently find yourself pressing the wrong areas.

Tap Tick - In this diverting but ultimately boring reaction game, the aim is to stop an advancing counter when it reaches a certain number. Handy for checking if you are still alive, but there are better games out there.

Tetroid - This version of the classic puzzle game uses the accelerometer to allow you to tilt the various pieces into place. The controls can take a little getting used to, but once you do it is as gently addictive as ever.

Trap! - Trap the bouncing balls in as small an area as possible by drawing lines youre your finger. The touchscreen controls can be a bit hit or miss but the game itself is reasonably good fun.

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