Best iPhone and iPad Games of the Week: 10/10/14 - 'Banner Saga', 'Inferno 2', 'Skylanders' and More

Source: toucharcade.com --- Friday, October 10, 2014 I'm basically the iOS Nostradamus, as last I predicted last week we'd be seeing a ton more great games get released now that we're in Q4, and sure enough, this is one of our biggest best games roundups in a while. Keep in mind, these are games reviewed this week- Not necessarily games that were released this week- Banner Saga , $9.99 [ Review ] - It's not easy to lay out an epic tale of sorrow and loss without feeling slow or plodding, but Banner Saga does it. Even after multiple play throughs, you will still find yourself facing new challenges that make you second guess each decision. Each step along the path feels like you could be on the brink of tragedy. The pragmatic and somber mood of the game hangs heavy like a sodden wet canvas threatening to snuff out any hope you might have of overcoming the odds. Composer Austin Wintory's soundtrack and the stark Norse inspired backdrop are key in generating and perpetuating this mood. Inferno 2 , $2.99 [ Review ] - Radiangames – perhaps the most prolific creator of dual-stick shooters on the App Store - has made their biggest one yet with their latest release Inferno 2. Seriously, Inferno 2 is massive: 80 levels full of mazes, tens of thousands of enemies to take down, four different weapons to use, four different missiles (inspired by the special weapons of JoyJoy), a level-up system, and loads of upgrades to use. This game is vast, and it's a great pickup for fans of Radiangames' pr ...

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