Top 5 Best Android Strategy Games of May 2014

Love a good strategy game? These are the best Android strategy games people are playing in May of 2014.

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1. XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Check out a review of the Android port of XCOM: Enemy Unknown in the video above.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a military strategy game with a sci-fi twist. It was ported to Android in late April. Research alien tech, generate military strategies, and lead your team into battle. If you like military or sci-fi themes, this is a must-play.

Buy it here.

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Pros:

Touch controls designed specifically for mobile users

Randomly generated missions ensure great replay value

Award-winning game

Auto-save feature great for restoring your progress

Immersive story

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Cons:

Intense graphics may make your device sluggish if other apps run in the background

Requires over 3.5GB of space

As of this writing, game is Version 1.0, may have bugs

Game feels cramped on smaller Android devices

Controls require further refinement

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2. Doctor Who: Legacy

Doctor Who: Legacy may look like a typical match-three puzzle game, but it actually involves a great deal of strategy. Updated at the end of April, Legacy now includes a “perks” system that you need to strategically manipulate before each level, making the game a lot more appealing to strategy fans.

The update also added a ton of new content and characters. This game has a steep level of difficulty, giving it immense replay value. This game will appeal to gamers who like the strategic thrill of building and testing their teams.

Buy it here.

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Pros:

No energy system: unlike other matching games, you don’t have to wait for your turns to recharge

Tons of cool Doctor Who characters to collect

Surprisingly good story for a puzzle/strategy title

Cool battle effects

Many potential team combinations to experiment with

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Cons:

May be too difficult for some

Still has some bug issues

Currently not compatible with the preview ART Android runtime found in 4.4 release

Inputting codes is difficult

Randomized character drops can be frustrating for some

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3. Greed for Glory: Elder Magicks

Check out a gameplay video from Greed for Glory: Elder Magicks above.

In Greed for Glory: Elder Magicks, you must defend your city from a variety of fantastical threats. Greed for Glory: Elder Magicks was updated on May 2. Adding new warlock units and new tower types, some improvements to the ice catapult levels were also made. This update helps to make a fun game even more appealing.

Buy it here.

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Pros:

Works on any Android device running 2.3.3 and up

Offers compelling gameplay

Multiple unit types to experiment with

Appears to be updated fairly regularly with new content

Currently rated 4.4 on Google Play

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Cons:

Some players have griped about the loot system

Graphics could be polished a bit more

Has a few bugs here and there

Some in-game mechanics feel slow-paced

If you don’t have a referral code, you may feel at a disadvantage

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4. WH40k: Storm of Vengeance

Check out the gameplay trailer for this game in the video above.

WH40k: Storm of Vengeance is a lane strategy game. It is set in the world of the popular Warhammer 40,000 game series. In Storm of Vengeance, you must defend a planet using an army of space marines. The game was updated on April 30 with tons of new DLC and bug fixes, May is a great month to try this game for the first time.

Buy it here.

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Pros:

50+ missions per faction

Simultaneous cross-platform action

Great sound design

Excellent replay value

Imperial Guard Faction DLC new for May

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Cons:

Only works on devices running Android 4.1 and up

Somewhat pricier than similar strategy titles

Still has some bug issues

Gameplay may be too difficult for some

Gameplay may be too similar Plants vs. Zombies to appeal to some gamers

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5. Braveland

Braveland tasks players with rising from humble birth to commanding their own army. Featuring tons of turn-based combat and a cute visual style, this game will appeal to strategy fans who like intense boss battles and deep customization. It’s a relatively new game that deserves to have more players.

Buy it here.

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Pros:

Good story

Many customization options

Tough boss battles

Designed to appeal to fans of old-school game mechanics

Simple to learn

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Cons:

Art style may not appeal to some

Only 25 warriors and creatures to encounter

Game hard to play on devices with smaller screens

Gameplay is fairly simplistic, doesn’t do much new stuff within the genre

Some users find in-game currency system to be limiting

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