There are a lot of really
cool Superhero game apps. The ones I reviewed below are just a few that I
thought were really good, if you would like a longer list there is a website www.superherogame.org/mobile and
although all these apps are "free" there are in game purchases available so make
sure you (or people you suggest these to) have the settings on their device
prompt "password for purchases".
Flappy Superhero (Free.
iOS and Android) If you have never played Flappy Birds.... maybe you are better
off. It is an extremely simple game that for some reason is incredibly hard. You
tap the screen and your bird (or in this case superhero) goes up and if you
don't tap he goes down. The goal is to pass through as many obstacles as
possible. As you get further you have more superheroes and backgrounds to choose
from. Appropriate for all ages (but may not be safe from someone who gets
annoyed by games and might throw a device.)
Spiderman Unlimited
(Free. iOS and Android) Fun game that reminds me of Temple Run and other games
where you run, jump, and slide. The graphics style is comic book and it has a
good story that ties it all together. I think this might be good for kids third
grade and up.
Marvel Puzzle Quest
(Free. iOS and Android) This game combines a Jewel Quest or Candy Crush type
puzzle game with a superheroes fighting bad guys overarching story. To power-up
your heroes you have to connect certain colors and to disable bad guys you have
to eliminate certain colors. No actual violence so I'd say this is appropriate
for second or third grade and up.
Injustice: Gods Among Us
(Free. iOS and Android) A fighting game much like its predecessors "Street
Fighter" or "Mortal Kombat". Your team is made up of three superheroes or
villains and they fight another three. The idea is that you use blocking,
combinations, special moves, and timing to defeat your opponents. As you win,
the game unlocks new characters and special powers. It isn't bloody or gory but
the almost higher-level violence may make it more appropriate for late middle
school or even high school age youth.
Marvel Contest of
Champions (Free. iOS and Android) Another fighting game, this time
one on one, but less violent so it may be appropriate for older elementary school aged children. It has online game play where you can talk to
other people playing the game, players do not need to use this feature but it
may allow them the opportunity to unlock certain bonus items and play in
tournaments. Unfortunately the game cannot be played without being connected to
the Internet which can mean the use of a lot of data if you are not connected to
Wi-Fi. The story, graphics, game play, and options make this a fun and addictive
game. It has won multiple mobile app and mobile gaming awards.
