With so many free and cheap Android games, it’s tough to take the risk on a game that costs even a few dollars. But with a premium price often comes a premium experience. Each week, we’ll highlight a game that costs $3 or more, but is worth every penny. Don’t get suckered into a “free” game that’s not really free—support great games by paying a fair price upfront!
Gamers often bitch about how Nintendo is out of touch for not making mobile versions of its hit franchises. But think about it: do you really want to play Mario on a smartphone? Platform-hopping games usually stink on touchscreens. Without the firm touch of real, honest-to-god physical buttons, even the best sidescrollers (like the updated Sonic retro ports) are hard to control. Thankfully, Leo’s Fortune ($5) doesn’t have those concerns. Created solely for touch screens, it’s a smart mobile take on the platform genre that’s fun, seriously slick, and quite challenging to boot.