5 new mobile games to try this week – December 22, 2022

This 3DS JRPG features overhauled graphics and the fan-favorite quest of saving the world from an apocalyptic menace, as expected from popular titles of the same genre. “Nine characters, nine stories” – as the game’s description suggests – lets players discover a myriad of twists and turns in a vast fantasy world.

Combat is a turn-based affair with tactical gameplay elements where grouping is the key to victory. The mobile version also features a streamlined user interface, as well as fresh tutorials and a new manual to help new players get their feet wet.

This Apple Arcade title from Gameloft lets fans of the popular My Little Pony franchise take part in an epic journey to save Equestria with Sunny, Izzy, Zipp, Pipp and Hitch. Players can not only merge items to advance the game and restore the lands, but also participate in mini-games in the Crystal Brighthouse for more pony-themed fun.

Aside from the weekly challenges that spice up gameplay, players can also collect stickers as they complete challenges and equip their sticker book (there are over 120 of them!).

KEMCO’s pixel art RPG for mobile features turn-based tactical combat as players attempt to restore peace to a war-torn country. You’ll join the Amaterasu clan and battle enemies while crafting gear and unlocking Kami Arts along the way.

Specifically, players can use materials to craft different types of weapons and armor, as well as learn magical arts from Tsukumo Kami. While the game is free to try with ads, the full title can be unlocked for $7.99 on Google Play and $4.99 on the App Store.

Dubbed an “over the top turn-based RPG adventure,” this quirky little title offers fun video game references and tons of fanservice for anime fans. As for the gameplay itself, it features popular genre favorites like a variety of enemies and plenty of skills (120+ of them) to tinker with.

The game also features monster catching and treasure hunting – in fact, you can catch almost all types of enemies and summon them during battle (even bosses). It also promises a lack of annoying random battles and pay-to-win mechanics.

In this idle mode sci-fi RPG, players can create the ultimate multiracial squad that features stunning anime-like myth-based art. There are more than a hundred “SSR Anime Angels” to collect, each with their own unique abilities and backstories to discover.

Since this is an AFK game, players can easily claim rewards with a single tap. You can engage not only in challenging PvE battles, but also in PvP arenas with a convenient automatic battle system.