This compilation of the best BlackBerry PlayBook games should definitely succeed in keeping you hooked to your tablets for really long hours. RIM’s slate has been around since last year, and has seen quite some excellent games coming its way. And although it is quite incompetent against the iPads and the Androids out there in terms of the number of games available, there still exist some pretty outstanding titles that never fail to justify the PlayBook’s capabilities.
There’s no need for you to head over to the App World and search for games yourselves, as we’ve gathered eight of the very best ones for you here. So have a look at them and decide which ones you’d like to go for. Also note that the list below is in no particular order of preference.
1 – Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
The fixed-camera 3D platform nature of this PSN, XBLA and Steam game made it a perfect fit for mobile platforms, and it was only in April this year that Crystal Dynamics brought it to the BB App World. Its story revolves around the Mirror of Smoke which is a powerful artifact from a lost age, wielding which rids the world of all its light. Lara Croft and a new character from the series, Totec must work together to stop this from happening. The brilliant puzzles, swift touchscreen controls as well as fast-paced combat will reel you into the game in no time at all.
Price: 1.99 USD
2 – Canabalt HD
This next entry to our list of BlackBerry PlayBook games has a number of peculiar qualities that make it an extremely addictive title. Its simple objective has you controlling a man who must keeping running at any cost, while leaping over buildings and dodging obstacles. It is an important game, as it has pioneered a genre all by itself, with a number of such titles now available out there. Canabalt HD features frantic gameplay, spectacular music and beautiful retro graphics, making it a must have for anyone who owns a BlackBerry tablet.
Price: 2.99 USD
3 – The Visitor
The Visitor tells the story of an alien parasite that has just landed on earth. With its interactive point and click gameplay, you need to guide the little creature on his new journey. Despite it having cartoony visuals this game cannot be dismissed as a lighthearted experience, for it contains some really gory visuals as well as a few horror scenarios. Its puzzles are a treat to indulge in, and it’s amazing how diverse they are. What’s more is that it is absolutely free to download through the App World.
Price: Free
4 – Scribbles!
Scribbles! is a simple puzzler which earlier used go by the moniker Doodle Blast. With a limited amount of ink at your disposal, you must draw random lines in order to guide Scribbles into containers. It is available as a free download with a total of ninety levels for you to dive into. And it may seem like a straightforward game at first, but you’ll be amazed when you find out the background stories that all the levels have been granted. Besides, the doodled visuals make this title a sheer visual treat.
Price: Free
5 – Angry Birds Space
The birds just refuse to stay out of action, don’t they? Along with Android, iOS and PC, Angry Birds Space is also available on RIM’s tablet, and has made it to our roster of the best BlackBerry PlayBook games based entirely on the incredible gameplay extravagance it has up its sleeves. The title has taken the popular Angry Birds slingshot concept, and has infused it with some gravity-defying action which makes it an all the more fun experience. Eighty levels, regular free updates, high-definition visuals and a lot more contribute to make this title worth each and every penny you play for it.
Price: 2.99 USD
6 – Plants vs. Zombies
Plants vs. Zombies is a fun tower-defense game that can be found on almost every platform you can think of. This beauty from developer PopCap Games asks you to protect a home from an invasion of the undead, by making use of nothing but plants. With a number of different varieties of zombies and plants, the scenarios just keep getting more interesting with each new level. Plants vs. Zombies is a delight to play on your PlayBooks, as it features a very neatly designed touchscreen interface.
Price: 4.99 USD
7 – Machinarium
Another point and click game in our list of BlackBerry PlayBook games is the gritty yet charming Machinarium. It tells the story of an ostracized robot who’s out to save his robot girlfriend. Its challenging puzzles coupled with its alluring steampunk visuals, make it a game that’s hard to stay away from. You can play it on your BlackBerry slates as well as on other platforms such as PC, Mac, Android, iOS and more.
Price: 4.99 USD
8 – Immortall
This game is something different. It engrosses you in ways you won’t imagine. Without any narration or written text, Immortall tells you an emotional tale of an alien who’s more human than humanity itself. With just directional controls to operate, the gameplay is as simple as it gets. But what matters is its first-rate rendition of scenarios that are a lot more multifarious than you’d think. Immortall a short but effectual game which is available free of cost.
Price: Free
Conclusion
Those were all the best BlackBerry PlayBook games we have for you right now. Head over to the BB App World to give them a go. And make sure to come back to us with your views on them.