Guilty Pleasure Games

I remember my parents would usually take me to my cousins so I can play computer games. But I always felt like the console was never on my side – what I command the computer to do never actually happens. I end up too frustrated so I just watch my cousins blow up each other with their hadoukens and bring out their animal instincts.

My dad didn’t give up on me though! He bought me a Sega, with a Lion King game (maybe he thought I would warm up to cuddly animals and non-violent gameplay) but it was just fruitless. I’d just turn off the computer every time I reach level three, where Simba needs to jump from one hippopotamus to another. It was just simply too complicated for me and my poor motor skills.

So I gave up.

Well, until I got my own computer and iPad, and moments to myself – with nobody actually watching me fail. Now, I’ve gathered enough confidence (and mastery) for me to actually share with you the five games I secretly play!

Corpse Craft

Edward Gory-inspired illustrations, eery story and of course, war strategy – that’s why I’m hooked. The game play is actually simple: I just have to play tetris to gather supplies (blood, flesh, bones and some yellow thing that looks like cheese but I bet it’s not cheese, probably mucus) to create my army of monsters. Think of it as zombie scientist chess. Not to mention, there’s a time element – can’t send my troops to war when the sun is up!

Best played in: iPad

Download from: Corpse Craft on the Apple App Store

Price: Free

Design This Home

This is a no brainer, no effort. Design This Home relaxes me and actually allows me to design my virtual home (which strangely translates to real life now that Wincy and I got our space now.) I got to choose everything: from the flooring to the little furniture.

Best played in: iPad

Download from: Apple App Store

Price: Free

Streetfood Tycoon: World Tour

I first downloaded Steetfood Tycoon game as a substitute to my favorite and discontinued Ice Cream Tycoon. I’m rwThen I found out it was made by a Filipino game designer Erick Garayblas, whom I coincidentally rode the same FX a few years back. And Erick even invited me to collaborate with him – I illustrated Streetfood Tycoon: World Tour’s welcome screen!

Best played in: iPad (Also available for Android)

Download from: Apple App Store and Google Play

Price: Free

Guess That Movie

Guess why I love this game. Movies + clever graphic design, what more can I ask for?

Best played in: iPhone

Download from: Apple App Store

Price: Free

FoxyBingo

You might think this is such a “pang-lola” game but I’m really enjoying it. The game is very familiar and simple. It’s not too stressful and the interface is quite cute. Not to mention, their mascot looks like Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr. Fox!