Best new iPhone, iPad and Android games for May 2012

posted by Victor H. / Jun 01, 2012, 4:35 AM

Best new iPhone, iPad and Android games for May 2012

This is our monthly game selection with no other apps included. Go here for the best Android, iPhone and iPad apps of May 2012.

Wow, what a month for new games was this May! We had plenty of big launches, and no shortage of witty puzzle games along with a couple of addictive racing titles to keep everyone entertained.

You probably already heard about the big two new launches - for us these were Sonic 4: Episode II and NOVA 3 by Gameloft, available for both Android and iOS. SEGA’s return with Sonic 4 is spectacular - the game looks stunning, and will remind of a decade ago when you rocked your 16-bit console in front of the TV screen. Some things never change (except for the TV screen that is!) And NOVA 3 will have you shooting galactic enemies, all spiced up with jaw-dropping graphics and the quality you’ve come to expect from Gameloft’s series.

But that’s far from everything we’ve picked for you this month. There are two extremely addictive racing titles we wholeheartedly recommend you trying out - Slingshot Racing and Mini Motor Racing for iOS. Both top-down racers will surprise you with a great combination of graphics and physics.

For those looking for a bit calmer, deeper adventure game we give our thumbs up and recommendation for Lostwinds 2: Winter of the Melodias. The sequel will bring you a real storyline, and game characters and visuals that will allow you to dive right in adventure.

There’s plenty more below, all games worthy of being in our selection of the best new mobile games for May 2012. But we may have missed some - so don’t hesitate to let us know about your favorites for this month in the comments below.

Also, you may want to check out our selection of best new games for April 2012, a lot to see there as well.

Best iPhone, iPad and Android games for May 2012

N.O.V.A. 3 - Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance - iOS, Android - $6.99

Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode II - Android, iOS - $6.99

Mass Effect Infiltrator - Android - $6.99

Lostwinds2: Winter of the Melodias - iOS - $3.99

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Mini Motor Racing - iOS Free, Android $1.99

Best iPhone, iPad and Android games for May 2012

A group of rebel soldiers headed by commander-in-chief Kal Wardin return to take back Earth in a Halo-like first-person shooter. The story revolves around the stolen Judger artifact that could be used to save the planet if in the right hands or bring forth mass destruction if picked up by the evil Volterites. The gameplay leads you through 10 single-player levels where you kill enemies, ride vehicles and kill enemies, and save fellow troopers and kill enemies. You get the emphasys, right? Factor in the amazing multiplayer supporting 12 players, and this is pretty much a must have.

Download NOVA 3 on Android
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3 Comments

1. darac

Posts: 2156; Member since: Oct 17, 2011

What? I don't think NOVA 3 is released on android yet.

posted on Jun 01, 2012, 5:11 AM 1

2. Victor.H

Posts: 1043; Member since: May 27, 2011

It is actually :) Here's the link:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gameloft.android.ANMP.GloftN3HM

posted on Jun 01, 2012, 5:31 AM 1

3. Kelly_Anderson

Posts: 3; Member since: May 10, 2012

No wonder the list is great but they must be having bubble trouble as well, which is really awesome http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ibubble-trouble/id400072366?mt=8 Really challenging one, full of fun!!!