10 Best Android games of the year 2014
Want to know the 10 Best Android games of the year 2014? Then here I have provided you with all the details of top 10 Android games of 2014 year.
2014 year was awesome for all gaming platforms whether it is PC, Xbox, PlayStation or Android. And we saw many of the best releases in each genre for Android like COD Strike Team, GTA San Andreas, Modern Combat 4, Asphalt 8 and many more. So, let's see which games held the top crown in Google Play the previous year and why.Call of Duty: Strike Team
Call of Duty: Strike Team was a huge success in Android gaming platform. The game is set in the year 2020 when an unknown enemy starts war with U.S. It has also got HD graphics which make the beauty of game even more real! Gameplay is addictive with its unique feature that allows you to switch from first-person view to third-person view almost any time. Call of Duty: Strike Team game features two modes - campaign and survival. Campaign mode will take you to the storyline of the game full of cinematic moments. And in survival mode, you have to fight off enemy waves which gets even more difficult as waves increases. So, survival mode is for those who love to have challenges.
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Size: 1.0 GB
Requires Android: 4.0 and upGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas
This one is from the official developers - Rockstar Games, and brings you the PC like gameplay experience on your Android device. The game comprises of a vast open-world of San Andreas with its three major cities – Los Santos, San Fierro and Las Venturas. As expected, the game is visually stunning and features an improved lighting effect. There are two analog sticks, one at the bottom left for controlling movements and other at the bottom right for camera controls. But you can connect your MoGa wireless gaming controller or USB gamepads to ease your gameplay.
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Size: 2.4 GB
Requires Android: 3.0 and up Injustice: Gods Among Us
With an incredible collection of DC super heroes and villains, get ready for the much heated battle. Injustice: Gods Among Us is an action-fight game where you bind your characters with pre-defined moves, powers, and gear to enter the arena in a touch-based 3-on-3 action combat. Swipe left or right for heavy attacks or tap to perform quick combos. You can build your power to execute the special attacks and super moves and experience the console like gameplay. Just keep on fighting the rivals to level up your character and unlock many more characters as you go through the game. And yes, you can take your battle to the extreme online for more fun and experience.
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Size: Varies with device
Requires Android: 4.0 and up Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour
Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour is one of the best game of its genre, i.e, FPS games. This game topped the list of many gamers in 2014 with its high quality graphics and ultimate FPS action. In storyline, a few elite soldiers including you is given the mission to rescue world's leaders from terrorists. But rescuing them is ain't that easy as you have to fight war against many terrorist groups. Modern Combat 4 gameplay has proven itself best with its nice controls. Besides its campaign missions, you will also have fun playing multiplayer mode of Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour.
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CPU: 1 GHz
RAM: 512 MB
GPU: Adreno 205 GPU or equivalentNeed For Speed: Most Wanted
NFS series has always been on top in racing genre whether it is PC or Android. What makes this Android racing game different from other games in this category is its graphic rich gameplay which looks very much similar to its PC counterpart. With 40 exciting cars and several mods to enhance them, EA has really come out with something big from their PC versions. There are 2 control options, tilt and touch to steer your car. At every race, there are a lot of speed points at stake, earn as many of them to boost your ranking among your friends and give a prestige to your online avatar.
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Requires Android: 2.3 and up The Dark Knight Rises
Its a GameLoft creation, so you could guess how much addicting this game is. With dozens of missions and several random events will leave you no choice except to play it for long hours. In side-activities, you have to deal with the hostage situations, bomb squads, jailbreaks and car chases to make your way through the gameplay. I really appreciate the effort put forth by developers to retain the customary combat system and a properly detailed environment. For unlocking early upgrades and fighting skills, you can search for the various hidden collectibles to do so. Like the PC counterpart, players can use Grapnel and Batarangs in the battles to defeat the brutes.
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Size: Varies with device
Requires Android: 2.2 and up Gangster Vegas
If you are looking for the ultimate shooting game like the PC's Saints Row, then Gangstar Vegas is for you. The game features an incredible vast open area which is around 9 times bigger than its earlier versions. Moreover, the game uses the Havok engine which is used in many PC games to provide you with amazing features like real-time stunts and various in-game effects. Apart from gaming, you can exercise your martial arts to defeat the enemies. Moreover, gameplay includes a pile of weapons and some crazy vehicles like monster trucks, muscle cars and fighter jets. Molotov cocktails, flamethrower and electric guitar are among my favorite weapons.
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Size: 2.1 GB
Requires Android: 2.3 and up Real Racing 3
Real Racing 3 is another Android game for racing lovers. With over 100 super cars and 12 racing tracks, this game is all set to entertain you. Cars include from Aston Martin, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Audi to world's fastest cars like Buggatti Veyron, Pagani and Koenigsegg. And enjoy racing on the real tracks including Hockenheimring, Dubai Autodrome, Silverstone and many more! Besides its HD graphics, it also has many modes to enjoy with. Modes include drag races, eliminations, cup races and endurance challenges.
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Requires Android: 4.0 and up Asphalt 8: Airborne
Get ready to burn rubber on your Android devices with Asphalt 8 game. It has attracted a lot of racing fans with its intense driving experience and high-speed aerial stunts. This time Asphalt game series has provided a lot of jump ramps to take the racing experience to next level by getting airborne! Moreover, along with its cool features, Asphalt 8 also has a never ending career mode with 8 seasons and 180 events.
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Size: Varies with device
Requires Android: Varies with device Dead Trigger 2
Oh yes, this is what we call something new and different in the Android gaming category. It is the most loved zombie shooter game featuring everything from console like HD graphics to real gameplay. Enjoy unlocking new gadgets and weapons by helping out medic, scientist, engineer, gunsmith and smuggler on your way. Also, Dead Trigger 2 features zombie bosses which aren't easy to deal with. So have fun killing zombies with a lot of weapons including big hammer and machete.
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Size: Varies with device
Requires Android: 4.0 and up
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A great collection of the games. My favourite among them is Asphalt 8. I am in fact a great fan of racing games. Your list of best games is really quite inclusive. One thing is clear - most of these games are too resource hungry and as such you need really need robust smartphones with quite good RAM be able to playthem with a good comfort level. Also they need a lot of space with such GBs of data.