Stay on target The Most Addictive Mobile Clicker GamesSimple Geek’s Guide to…Streaming Services Many Star Wars games have come and gone in the app store over the years. Though withstanding the tests of time is something Star Wars has always been fairly good at. Even the “not so great games” have somewhat of a following. From companion app games, to full on ports of our all time favorites. Randomly remembering you have a fun Star Wars experience loaded up on your fully charged phone in say; a waiting room or boring Uber ride is very exciting and can instantly create an all new obsession.It’s time to give social media a break for a while and remind yourself that The Last Jedi is only seven months away! Let’s take a look at some the best mobile games you can get on your phone today!Star Wars Battlefront CompanionThis is a companion app for the popular Battlefront title from EA that released last fall available now on Xbox One and Playstation 4. From your mobile device you can track your Battlefront stats, customize your character, but most of all you can earn credits for your Battlefront career by playing the card based battle game called Command Base. It’s up to you to defend your base from imperial onslaughts. It’s a basic card strategy game that becomes increasingly difficult as the player learns more cards. The app can also be used to create a specific loadout that can be used in the full Battlefront game. I’d imagine with Battlefront II on the horizon that this game will get an update fairly soon.iTunes – Google PlayStar Wars Knights of the Old Republic (I & II)When this game hit the app store in 2013; my mind was blown. I was used to simple puzzle games or maybe side scrolling adventures coming to my phone, but never a full on ports of my favorite role playing games with large cities, voice acting, changeable gear & weapons. It was a “the future is now” moment for me. Needless to say, the first KotOR was a delight to replay again on my iPad. I will say that getting around with a touch screen is a tad cumbersome compared to a controller. The interface used in both the original and sequel, however, are executed very well. The font is a tad difficult to read on smaller screens and moving your character around by holding your finger down on the screen blocks a lot of your visuals. Combat is still solid as ever and the main reason to play these games, along with fun twists and turns around every seedy corner. Note: Sadly the second game has not been released for Android devices.KotOR: iTunes – Google Play KotOR: II iTunesStar Wars Card TraderNot so much a game as it is a collecting obsession! Card Trader pulled me in strong when it first released. I loved nothing more than opening packs of cards when I was a kid, but boy did it get pricey. The beauty of card trader is that you don’t have to spend a dime if you prefer not to. You’ll still gain packs daily along with bonus packs on event days. The cards are as detailed as ever and display well in your virtual collection. You’ll see everything from uncommon, rare, and extremely rare cards. One cool concept is Topps hires fantastic artists to put their own spin on classic characters and environments that you can only see in card trader. The community even had a meet up at this year’s Star Wars Celebration where Topps was on hand handing out codes to unlock packs within the app. Again not much of a full fledged game. But you may find yourself playing around in the app for hours on end with how much fun it is.iTunes – Google PlayStar Wars Galaxy of HeroesIf you find yourself asking, “All these games are well and good.” But what if I just want to play with the main characters from the franchise.” Then Star Wars Heroes is your game of choice. Within Heroes, you will collect characters and ships from across the galaxy. Battling and upgrading them is half the fun! Animations are quick and rewarding with every slash of a lightsaber and fire from a blaster. You earn crystals that can then be taken to the store to buy more characters with every battle complected. The daily challenges are pretty simple and will keep you active for a bit. The action is very fast paced and is great for quick breaks, as opposed to full-fledged games like KotOR that need a bit more of your time. This is another one that you don’t have to spend any money on to play, but if you do it helps speed things up.iTunes – Google PlayStar Wars Force ArenaThe more advanced version of Heroes is Force Arena. It is a tower defense game of sorts. You have an open map that has areas that need defending. Waves of enemies are thrown at you, and it’s your job to use all the cards at your disposal to stop them at all costs. Sending out X-Wings to bomb Stormtroopers is a lot of fun and feels pretty damn rewarding. There a few different ways to win rounds. Even If you don’t destroy the opponent’s shield generator within the time limit, you can still win by having more objective points. By completing every match, you will unlock a pack of 16 disposable cards that will help you on the battlefield. There are lots of throwback characters in this game as well. For instance, I unlocked Rick Baker’s Devaronian who was briefly seen at the cantina in A New Hope within my first pack. Orson Krennic was my legendary character as well. Also included in the game are characters from the Star Wars Marvel comics. As stated before, this is one is highly recommended for tower defense junkies.iTunes – Google PlayStar Wars UprisingUprising is a favorite with a lot of my fellow Star Wars junkies currently. Not only is it a fun experience, but is also canon within the Star Wars universe. New characters, planets, ships; if you want to be a part of the entire Star Wars tale, you should play Uprising. Sadly the game for me feels like a half-assed KotOR that wants you playing just as long. Following the events of Return of the Jedi, an Imperial governor blockades your character’s star system to prevent news of the rebels’ victory from reaching the people. It is up to your custom character to trudge through countless missions to break through the imperials. There, of course, are daily missions that keep you playing, but the game quickly becomes repetitive. One cool aspect is that you can join in battles with your friends to help take on the empire. Good luck finding someone who wants to play, as I tried accessing the game today and found the serves to be down.iTunes – Google PlayStar Wars CommanderHot on the heels of last winters hit film Rogue One, Star Wars Commander is an RTS (real time strategy) for mobile devices that may scratch the wanting itch of Galactic Battlegrounds. You’ll go on distant planets and lead troops to victory in all out galactic war. There is a loot system for daily players that allows you to collect resources and squads. Commander is okay for on the go, but great on a tablet for when you have a bit of time to play. It’s all about building your resources out and using your fire power when the time is right. Unlike Uprising, Commander has been getting updates often and is fairly popular with the mobile fan base. You can play with friends or strangers online to earn more and grow your in-game collection. Download it now to see if you base can withstand some of the best out there.iTunes – Google PlayLet us know what you like about Geek by taking our survey.
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