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Hello Kitty Cafe by Sanrio Digital

I have to admit that what really got me started with this game was the brand "Sanrio Digital" and of course the cute graphics. Though I'm not really an avid fan of Hello Kitty, I'm usually very tickled by the various merchandises being rolled out by Sanrio, including this really interesting Hello Kitty Rice Cooker.

With a title like "Hello Kitty Cafe", you would expect Hello Kitty to be the key character but instead, you're introduced to Purin, Sanrio's famous Golden Retrieval who loves pudding. In the initial levels, Purin needs to single-handedly manage the hungry customers in the restaurant and serve them their favourite desserts, all in a bid to earn money to upgrade the restaurant (or Purin's own speed and levels).

I came across this really hilarious tweet yesterday that described how one would exactly feel when you're stuck with Purin (when you don't want to spend money buying in-game credits to buy helpers) serving up to 8 customers at 1 time:

Niero Gonzalez ‏@dtoidniero

The most stressful game ever is not a shooter, fighter, or MMO. It is#HelloKittyCafe on Android. My customers hate me, and I hate them.

Mid-way through the game, you may choose to hire Pekkle the duck, another famous Hello Kitty sidekick, to help you in your quest to get as many customers satisfied as possible. With an additional help, you will have to get progressively agile and speedy with your fingers and it gets pretty exhilarating at some point! Despite the annoying fact that you'll never be able to prevent customers from walking out of the cafe, I still love this game. 

Is this a girls-only game? I doubt so. Within the first few levels, I've looked past the cutesy graphics and got pretty hooked by the mechanics (which is similar to Diner Dash). And I did a check on Twitter and found some guys commenting that they liked the game as well; Surprise! The downside to this game is that I need to buy in-game credits to buy the Hello Kitty character, or in fact any other characters like Keroppi and My Melody to work in the cafe. 

But so far, I'm on Day 56  of the game and with 2 characters to help out in the cafe, I'm doing fine. I'm still aiming to reduce the number of dissatisfied customers to level up as quickly as possible. How about you? :)

I'll give this game 4 out of 5 stars. Quite worth it to download and spend your time in the train with! Download it from Applorer now! 

P.S: Follow me on twitter @qiyun for more of my daily musings.

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It's Time to PLAY ALL THE GAMES!

Today, we have a special compilation of games from various genres, specially for the adventurous soul who wants a piece of everything!

1. Action and Adventure -- EPIC RAIDERS

Save your dear princess who has been kidnapped by a scary dragon!!! This sounds like a typical RPG/fairytale storyline huh? But the strength of this game lies in its super cute graphics and smooth gameplay. Epic Raiders seems to be a pretty slow-paced game at the start. But you’ll realize that you not only have to fight enemies; you’ve got to heal your knights and move other characters with no fighting capabilities around the screen in order to protect them. It can get pretty complex! 

2. Racing -- DEATH RACING

SPEED AND POWER. Those are 2 words that come to mind when you're playing a racing game that makes you feel good. This is one of those games! Challenge yourself in a fast-paced 3D racing game that will keep you on your toes! Unlock better and badder cars as you progress through the game.

3. Sports -- BIG WIN BASEBALL

Love sports titles? From the guys who brought you Big Win Soccer and Hockey, here's BIG WIN BASEBALL!! Create your dream team, upgrade their skills, and watch them battle it out against your friends!!

4. Brain/Puzzle -- 100 FLOORS

100 Floors is a hit puzzle game on iOS that finally made its way to Android! Better late than never, they say, and with good reason too -- this is one puzzle game that literally makes you think out of the box! Try all sorts of creative ways to get the lift door open, be it shaking your phone from side to side to dislodge obstacles, turning your phone over, moving it up and down, and more! Get ready to be challenged by this unique title!

5. Cards/Casino -- COIN DOZER

Ever spent hours in the arcade playing on the coin dozer? Now you don't have to leave the comfort of your home or battle it out with people waiting for their turn behind you. Push the coins and special items in your direction for the big win! Complete collections and compare your scores against your friends'!

6. Casual -- WINTER WALK

This is a highly unusual game, the likes of which are not normally seen on Applorer. But this provided us with quite a bit of entertainment for a while! Enjoy a peek into the thoughts of an English gentleman on his evening walk and help him hold onto his hat in the blistering wind. This game is slow-paced and the main entertainment comes from reading the thought bubbles. Enjoy its very simple but unique concept while you bounce around to the adorable music! This is perfect for a little relaxation at any time throughout the day.

That's all we have for our compilation this time!! Get these games all via Applorer for free! http://applo.re/app

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Game Review - Brain Squares

Get ready for an epic brain exercise today!! Featuring…

*** BRAIN SQUARES! ***

  Having a boring day with nothing to stimulate your brain? Here’s a little tidbit to exercise that mass of grey matter! This game promises a challenge unlike any other!!

Gameplay –

The first stage on Easy mode provides a tutorial that gives you all the information you need to play this game. Basically, click on two squares to turn all the squares in that line from blue to green. When two such lines drawn overlap, the overlapping squares will be turned back to blue. The main objective of the game is to imitate the pattern of blue and green squares shown in the image in the shortest possible number of moves.

There are three modes of difficulty to this game – easy, normal, and hard. (Noob people like me get stuck in easy mode…) If you’re stumped completely by this game yet desperate to solve the puzzles and progress through the game, you can purchase solutions by real cash! 

Review –

A good point of this game is that the simple layout does not distract from the pure challenge of the game. It ultimately serves its purpose as a mental exercise for lovers of intense puzzle games.

This is one of the most challenging types of puzzle games I’ve played. Okay, so maybe I haven’t played that many real and intense puzzle games (I’ve more or less only played casual puzzle games like Cheese Tower), but my point here is that it’s a pretty difficult title. Brain Squares is definitely recommended to all those who love a good mental challenge, and those who just can’t get enough of puzzle games.

Our rating: 3.3 / 5

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Check back again for more updates and reviews of the best games on Google Play, brought to you by Applorer! :)

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Nintendo vs. Sega

Check out the history of Nintendo and Sega... in the form of their logo evolution!

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Review - War Game

Have you heard of this title? Introducing WAR GAME -- if you like games like Mafia Wars, you'll definitely like this!

War Game is an action game which is downloadable for free from Google Play, Apple App Store, and the Windows Phone Marketplace.

Players get to experience the pride of leading soldiers into war as the General of an army. This game has a simple concept that relies more on tactics rather than pure action. It allows players to progress through a huge variety of missions that take place all over the world, as well as enter battles both against other players and cooperatively with them – all at the simple touch of a button. 

In War Game, there are two types of currency – Dollars and Uranium. Dollars can be earned by building schools, wells, and other facilities, and can be generated very easily by winning battles and completing missions. This type of currency can be used to buy various types of units and vehicles needed for certain battles. 

The other kind of currency is where MoVend comes in. Uranium can be used to refill players’ oil gauge (which provides players with energy to continue going on missions) as well as their tactics and morale gauges (to allow their soldiers to continue fighting in battles). Uranium can also be used to buy dollars should the player run out of that, or even allow the player to change his name. Although uranium can be won by completing missions in a certain country, they come in very small amounts and are hardly enough to buy anything on their own. Hence, players can purchase Uranium at a rate of 60 pieces for USD$4.99, or for the most extreme cases, 1,700 pieces for USD$99.99. Users can pay for their uranium via PayPal, Cherry Credits, or MOLPoints.

           Our Review --

War Game has garnered many positive user reviews on the various platforms that it has been released, and no wonder – the game is simple and addictive. 

In order to progress faster in this game than others, it is essential to purchase uranium to refill the gauges whenever they run out. Because of the competitive, social aspect of this game, it is highly likely that players will be induced to do so. Moreover, it takes numerous types of units, machinery, and aeroplanes to complete missions and win battles against others. Despite the ease of generating dollars as revenue from buildings and completing missions, it is possible to actually spend excessively on units and thus run out of dollars. Uranium becomes a very enticing commodity then.

If you're a game developer and you're interested in checking out how MoVend works, visit http://movend.com/ and sign up for a FREE account! Alternatively, you may contact us at [email protected]!

It's as easy as that. Start monetizing today!  

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Game Review - Heriswap

We’re going to bring some joy into your life today!! Introducing…

*** HERISWAP!! ***

  If you’re looking for a cute and fun game to play, this title is definitely a must-try for you! It’ll calm you down and lift your spirits no matter what troubles you face!

Gameplay –

Heriswap seems like just another match-3 game – you have to match at least 3 leaves of the same shape and colour in a row to earn points. Meanwhile at the bottom of the page, a hedgehog keeps moving across the screen. Every time you match at least 3 leaves successfully, the hedgehog will be halted in its tracks and you will gain extra time to create more combos and complete the level. If the hedgehog moves across the screen completely, your time is up and it’s game over!

The layout of the menu and game screens is very simple – no elaborate animations or psychedelic shades. In fact, that’s the aim of the developers – to keep the design simple and gameplay smooth. And smooth it definitely is! There are no glitches or lags in the game. 

This game can be enjoyed by people of all ages. There are two levels of difficulty: easy and hard. Those who don’t play match-3 games very often can definitely get through easy mode without much trouble, so don’t worry if you’re not experienced with the genre! Experienced players should definitely start with “hard” mode, because that is really the standard level of most other match-3 games.

Review –

Simple as the game might seem, it really is a pleasure to play! The adorable background music and pastel-coloured graphics are calm-inducing. It makes people happy! The main difference about this game compared to other match-3 titles like Bejeweled Blitz is that this game is stress-less! If you’re very concerned about difficulty, you can always start at easy mode.

As I’m one who likes exciting games as well, part of me hopes to see a little more variation in the gameplay at the same time. Although it’s good to play a peaceful and stress-free game sometimes, Heriswap can get a little monotonous after a while without features like boosts or bonuses.

The best way to play this game: 

Sit on a recliner and plug in your headphones. And be lost in this cute little world!!

This is Soupe au Caillou’s first game as a budding Android developer, and it’s a pretty good title! Although Heriswap is based on a very, very familiar concept to all of us, it manages to bring joy via its adorable graphics and music. We’re definitely looking forward to the next title from them!

Our rating: 4 / 5

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dress like your favourite social network.

Are you a hardcore social networking addict?? Check out these cool dressing styles that show off your favourite site/app!!

Kudos to BitRebels for their cool and interesting posts!

So which one's your favourite??

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Fantasy Fun!

Tomorrow is 31 July, and it's J.K. Rowling's birthday! To commemorate the birthday of the renowned author, let's play some games that have to do with fantasy and magic!

Okay, so the link is not a very good one. But fantasy titles are fun to play anyway! So let's get started here...

1. FALLEN REALMS -

You can choose to be a male or female character, from a range of classes: rogues, mages, or warriors. Assist Elphine in her quest and take on several other tasks as you journey through this mystical land! In this RPG, you also get to challenge other players in the arena and make new friends through the social gaming network of Papaya. This is a pretty good title with strong graphics and music! You should definitely check this out!

2. WITCH'S WORKSHOP: OPEN FOR BUSINESS -

If you're not into the role-playing type of games, perhaps you might wanna try this out instead. This is a match-3 title with a background story about a girl making potions for the townsfolk. Satisfy customers with the right combinations! If you're really hooked on this, you can even get new items and upgrades with the gold that you earn from selling potions to customers, which make the game that much more fun!

Have a magical gaming experience today! :) Check out Applorer at http://applo.re/app for more great free games to while away time with!

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Game Review - Triple Town

Recently, I downloaded a puzzle game that I heard so much about on the Internet. I’m not usually good with puzzle titles and they don’t appeal to me very much, but I got hooked on this one. Guess what it’s called?

*** TRIPLE TOWN!! ***

Okay, so I admit I’m a little on the slow side. This game was featured on Applorer way back in February this year, and I’ve only got to it now. So don’t worry; if you haven’t tried it, better late than never! And this is such a good game too. Here’s why.

Gameplay –

Basically, you place patches of grass, bushes, trees, houses, and bears onto spaces on the map until you fill up the entire place. 

The end.

Just kidding! The trick is this: three grass patches placed side by side will combine to form a bush, three bushes form a tree, three trees form a little brick hut, three huts form a house, three houses form a mansion, and three mansions form a castle. So you’ll have to strategically group as many items as you can in order to earn the most points in the limited amount of space that you have!

Things are not that simple -- Sometimes, you’ll get bears to place on the map too. Bears move around in the space that they are enclosed in and they often hinder your progress. There’s also the Ninja Bear that hops around to any empty space, regardless of boundaries. Fortunately, you can get rid of these creatures! When bears get closed in on all sides, they turn into gravestones. Three gravestones side by side form a church, three churches form a cathedral, three cathedrals form a small treasure chest (which you can unlock to get coins), and three small treasure chests form a large treasure chest. 

There are also items such as rocks that you can collate together to form treasure chests, and bonus items like crystals (which serve as “joker cards” – you can place a crystal beside two identical items and it’ll bring about the transformation even though you only have two pieces) and Bots (which turn bears and ninja bears into gravestones immediately without you having to trap them). 

Review –

This is REALLY addictive. I’m not kidding! If a puzzle game can get someone like me who only plays action titles hooked so quickly, it’s definitely a good game. This title is simple in design but it’s the ingenious idea that thrills! 

There are a certain number of turns you can get before you can’t continue playing. If you get addicted too, you can choose to pay a small, one-time fee which gives you an unlimited number of turns forever and on any Android device that you own. Otherwise, you can patiently wait for the number of turns to recharge and then continue once the bar is full again. Or, you can purchase turns and other game pieces with the coins that you earn from completing a game.

So far, my personal high score is just 150,000+ and I can’t go any higher! Tell us if you can beat that score. And share some of your own tips with us!!

Our rating: 4.4 / 5

Get it right here, right now via Applorer for FREE! http://applo.re/app

Check back regularly for reviews and recommendations of more great games!! :D

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Geek vs. Nerd!

Are you a geek or a nerd? Do you really know the difference? Here's an entertaining take on the two terms :)

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Game Review - Prehistoric Journey

Today we bring you a special recommendation!!

*** PREHISTORIC JOURNEY! ***

Dreading all the company troubles that await you at work every day? Can’t get your mind off work even when you get home after a long and tiring day? Bored on weekends because no one asks you out? 

Put all that out of your mind. Have a little bit of fun and brighten up your mood! Prehistoric Journey is one of those simple games that provide that little bit of entertainment and make you feel refreshed to take on the challenges of everyday life!!

Gameplay –

Guide your little caveman through various levels of gameplay! Collect fruits to gain points, jump on ferocious creatures to defeat them, and destroy the cages of your animal friends to free them from hunters. Compare your high scores for each level with your friends!

There are three ways to play this game – you can either control the movements of your caveman by tilting your handheld device, or by pressing the directional buttons and action button on your screen, or even using a keyboard if your phone has one. Personally, I’m most used to and thus, prefer the second method: multitouch controls. You can just pause the game and change to your preferred mode of controls anytime. The games runs smoothly and there are no problems with controls! 

Review –

This game boasts colourful graphics and simple gameplay that anyone can pick up easily, which makes it enjoyable by people of all ages! Gamers who like arcade-styled platformers will enjoy this title as well. 

You can count on Prehistoric Journey to take the monotony out of your day!

Rating: 3.4 / 5

Get it now via Applorer for FREE! http://applo.re/app

Check back soon for more reviews on the coolest games!

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Android Infographic

Check out this cool infographic that tells you all you need to know about Android!!

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GET SMART!

Always wanted to pit your brain against your friends'?? Try out our compilation of multiplayer trivia games:

1. HyperQuiz --

Challenge fellow Android users in a test of knowledge!! It's fastest finger first in this adrenaline-pumping competition! This game is pretty addictive and really enjoyable if you like trivia! *hint: there's lots of showbiz questions in this one!*

2. Who Becomes Rich? --

Another cool trivia title! This game plays in the style of popular game show "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire". And you can create your own questions in this game! Just send them in to get them approved before they're released.

Try them out and play against your friends!! Download these titles for free via Applorer now! http://applo.re/app

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Game Review - Doodle Grub

Do you remember the classic game called Snake on every old and indestructible Nokia phone? If you’re a fan, then we have GREAT NEWS for you today! Introducing…

*** DOODLE GRUB! ***

We featured this game back in early May, but for those who haven’t found this cute little bundle of fun… Well, we feel that no one should miss out on this piece of awesomeness. You’ll find out why soon.

Gameplay –

Basically, players tilt their handheld devices to control the movements of the grub and lead it towards apples, which it eats to grow longer. There are a few kinds of apples – the normal ones which you’re supposed to eat, the rotten ones which make you lose points if you eat them, and the bonus apples which disappear after a certain time but give you lots of points if you get them. The longer you grow, the more points you gain when you eat apples. However, once the grub’s head touches any enemies, the game is over. (The monsters can chomp off your tail, but you won’t die, although you do lose points.) 

Players can purchase various different themes for the game with the apples that they accumulate. You can play in different settings, like a marine environment where the monsters chasing after you are sharks and you eat shrimps instead of apples. If you’re really into it and you just can’t wait to unlock more themes, you can purchase apples with real cash via in-app payments.

Review –

Doodle Grub is a very popular game – it has reached more than 100,000 downloads in the past month since its release, and this is just on Google Play. This game has also received very positive acclaim from users and various app review sites! And no wonder – the game runs on a very simple but addictive concept. Its colorful and cute graphics are sure to entertain as well, maybe even for hours on end!

The alternative themes seem really attractive but it seems to take forever to chalk up enough apples in exchange for them! It gets frustrating sometimes, but the good thing is that I play more games and get better at it. Personally, the best part about classic games like Snake is that you’re constantly trying to beat your own high score. The themes are more of a bonus in the game.

Our rating: 4.1 / 5

Waiting for the bus or train never has to be boring again! Try Doodle Grub for free via Applorer now! http://applo.re/app

For more entertainment on the go, check back here soon and we’ll recommend you more awesome games to try! :)

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Staying Young at Heart

Think that games are only for kids? 

Think again!! These days, games are for anyone and everyone with a handheld device. Indulge your child at heart and relive your happy childhood memories today!

1. MEGANOID

This game was reviewed just last month but it really is a definitive game for the retro genre! Admire its classic pixel art and adorable background music! ... Enough said.

2. 8BIT NINJA

Another game with cute pixel art! The main aim is to collect items and dodge huge fruits before they squash you flat. Enjoy retro games at its simplest and its best!!

Get these titles via Applorer for free if you haven't already tried them!! http://applo.re/app

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Game Review - Exhaust Thing

Believe it or not, we even have a game to recommend to environmentalists! Check out…

*** EXHAUST THING! ***

This game was featured on Applorer at the end of May this year. It’s been positively reviewed for its unique concept and similarly, that’s why we’re recommending it to you!

Gameplay –

Basically, you’ve gotta get rid of pollution with your almighty finger. Around the globe, puffs of exhaust fumes are being generated from the usual suspects – cars, buildings and factories – and you have to touch them to destroy them before they eat a hole through the ozone layer! Keep turning the globe to check for exhaust fumes, or zoom in and out to take a look at the big picture. Initially, the puffs of smoke travel pretty slowly. But as the game progresses, more and more start appearing and they rise at a faster speed too. That’s when Exhaust Thing becomes EXHAUSTING. 

Review –

Exhaust Thing is actually rather educational – it raises awareness of environmental pollution. Pollutants are being released from cars, factories and other human areas, that it’s so hard to keep track of every single puff of smoke. When you successfully stop one bunch from eating away at the ozone layer, so many others pop up elsewhere. This really drives home the message that we’re producing much more pollution than we can handle, and it’s only a matter of time before it’s game over for all of us, isn’t it? 

But back to the game. Interesting concept! And it provides a real challenge at higher levels for people who just want some screen-jabbing excitement. Your eyes and fingers have to move really fast to be able to catch every puff of smoke. Once your exhaust meter turns completely red from having too many holes in the ozone layer, it’s over! 

The description of the game in Google Play is pretty funny. Apparently this game has loads of benefits, from letting you have loads of fun to helping you lose arm flab. Give it a shot and see for yourself!! It’s a much-recommended title!

Rating: 4 / 5

Download it via Applorer here for free now if you haven’t already gotten it! Don’t be the last to catch this cool game! http://applo.re/app

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Indulge the SOLDIER in You!

In the mood for some patriotic, military games? Here's a short compilation we have for you!

1. Guns N Glory WW2 -

Choose to play on the side of the Allies or the Axis Powers in this tower-defense-like title!! Use tanks, bazookas and other types of weapons to take out your enemies!!

2. Frontline Commando -

Complete missions with an arsenal of weaponry at your disposal in this third-person shooter! The stunning graphics make this game a must-try for all fans of the genre.

3. Critical Strike Portable -

Love playing online multiplayer first-person shooters on consoles? Presenting an FPS MMO on Android, CRITICAL STRIKE PORTABLE!!! Play with people across several platforms - iOS, Android, and online! It's so good, you won't believe it's a mobile game. 

Haven't got these games yet? Get them all via Applorer for free!! http://applo.re/app

Have a great day! :)