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Mystique Chapter 3 Obitus now available in Android Market

Taylor Wimberly — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:09:57 +0000

It has been a long time coming, but our friends from Bendroid have finally released the 3rd chapter in their popular horror game. Mystique Chapter 3 Obitus is now available in the Android Market for only $2.99. A full review is upcoming, but we think this will be a big hit based on previous titles in the series. Bendroid has also taken this opportunity to reduce the price of Mystique Chapter 2: The Child to $1.99.

I know the team from Bendroid is very excited to get your feedback on the game, so check it out and let us know what you think.

Some of the highlights for Chapter 3 include:

Two distinct worlds – the hospital basement and hell
Fully animated characters
Additional action mode, as can be seen from the fight scene in the trailer
Larger than 2nd chapter – more puzzles and rooms
Some puzzles will not have a single solution – solutions will be generated for each phone at the start of the game
Unreal ending that we cannot talk about – just know that it is our tribute to David Lynch

Mystique Chapter 3 teaser from Bendroid

Taylor Wimberly — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:31:51 +0000

I was starting to get worried about our friends Bendroid, who have produced some of the best horror games for Android. We haven’t heard from them in months, but that was because they were hard at work on the 3rd chapter for their popular series Mystique. They just sent over a teaser for their latest game and I’m already excited.

If you missed out on the first two games, now would be a good time to check them out.

Bendroid Raises The Bar For Android 3D Games

Taylor Wimberly — Tue, 19 May 2009 18:34:30 +0000

My love for Bendroid has been well documented. I knew from the moment I played Mystique: Chapter 1 that these guys had talent. Not only do they make great games, but they are also open to criticism and work hard to implement new features based on customer feedback.

Several months ago, they allowed me to publish some early concept art of the game. Then last week, they gave us more details and revealed a May 18th release date. Unfortunately, the release date was push back a week but they sent us a new trailer video for the game. Compared to what we have previously seen on Android, I am very excited to get my hands on this game.

While waiting on the final round of QA, be sure to check out Mystique Chapter 1 if you have never played it. If you need help completing the game, check out our short walkthrough.

If you would like to follow Bendroid, check out their Twitter and Facebook pages.

Three Android Games You Might Want To Download

Taylor Wimberly — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:03:43 +0000

Every day there are more games on the Android market and it can be hard to keep up with all of them. A lot of games are still junk, but we are starting to see more quality titles since paid applications were released. Quite a few games are priced as low as a dollar and I like that price point. I’m willing to start paying more as the quality increases. It took awhile for the triple A titles to make their way to iPhone, but we are seeing those same developers port their games to Android. Hopefully as we get closer to 2012 that will change.

Can you escape the room?

Mystique. Chapter 1: Foetus

Developer: Bendroid
Price: Free for a limited time

Download it for: Innovating control and 3d graphics. Only first person game I have seen.

Looking forward to: Once you beat the game, there is no replay value. Bendroid should create a time trial mode so you can compete against your best time. The tone of the game was spooky, but it could be improved with scripted vibrations. I can’t wait for Chapter 2 and I hope they keep the series going. I see a lot of potential in Bendroid.

Look at me spell

WordUp!

Developer:Anthrological
Price: $1.99

Download it for: Fun word game that keeps improving. The developer has released several updates that all included new features. I like games that get updated.

Looking forward to: I want different game modes from the one available. Release notes say mutilplayer and high scores are coming soon. I would also like to see sound effects added. You could do some really awesome two player modes using a single phone. I’d like to see a version where the blocks change as well. Time challenge mode along with high scores will really increase the replay value.

Really wish it was 3d

Tower Bloxx

Developer: Digital Chocolate
Price: $5.99 or Free Demo

Download it for: Unique twitch gameplay with added sim options. Lots of replay value with increasing difficulty. Fun building your own city.

Looking forward to: Improved Graphics. I’ve seen videos of the iPhone version and it looks ten times better. If my G1 can run Quake at 30fps I expect to see more. Price is a little steep as well. One of the most expensive games after Guitar Hero.

Has anyone else found any sleeper hits in the Android market?

Mystique – First Person Horror Game for Android

Admin — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:47:36 +0000

Here is another new game I purchased on the Android Market. Mystique is from developer Bendroid. It is a puzzle game where you have to escape from a dark room filled with ghost. Not exactly the Quake I was asking for this week, but still a first person 3d game. For only 99c, I think it is a nice demo of what the G1 is capable of doing. I look forward to the next Chapter in this game to see if they improve on the graphics. I think they got the controls pretty spot on. It would be nice to adjust the sensitivity though.

[If you are looking for a walkthrough, we posted one here.]