Top 10 Must-Play Mobile Games for the Upcoming Lunar New Year

Florence tells the story of love through the meticulous care in the life of young Florence. A special game with a 'show, don't tell' approach, Florence has forsaken conventional dialogue and instead employs simple puzzle mechanics and interactive narrative elements to convey the highs and lows of an intimate relationship.

Actions like brushing teeth or packing belongings may not seem thrilling in the context of electronic gaming, but there's something wonderful about stepping into someone else's shoes at pivotal moments in their life and witnessing events unfold for better or for worse.

Download link:

• iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/florence/id1297430468?mt=8
• Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mountains.feathertop&hl=en_US

The interface of ELOH is extremely simple and easy to understand for players. Moving the details is also quite easy, just touch and swipe to the correct position to maintain the seamless rhythm. With just a few screen taps, you can completely replay or return to the main screen. You will certainly have to gradually get used to the gameplay, even fail many times before overcoming the extremely difficult levels from level 50 onwards when sliders will appear, disrupting the music's sound waves. But don't get too discouraged, just stay calm, understand the movement rules of the sliders, and continue to listen carefully to the notes to complete them.

The purpose of ELOH is to perfect the musical compositions to the most accurate melody, with each sound marked by different colors. You need to move the creature to maintain the seamless sound paths. Other factors will also appear during the game, sometimes helping but also sometimes causing difficulties in maintaining the correct melody of the music.

Download link:

• iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/eloh/id1406382064?mt=8
• Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=es.brokenrul.eloh

The gameplay in Holedown is similar to last year's controversial free-to-play game Ballz (created by Ketchapp Games, who also made the viral hit 2048). Players are tasked with digging down to the core of a planet. This is done by sending a stream of bouncing balls into numbered blocks, representing the number of times a block needs to be hit before it breaks.

The game starts players off simple, with just a few shots and small, fragile bricks. But as you unlock more upgrades and abilities, things escalate to where you'll have dozens of balls ricocheting around a level, breaking blocks hundreds of times in a single shot.

Download link:

• iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/holedown/id1297270249?mt=8
• Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.grapefrukt.games.bore

Introducing Dandara: This is a genre of game carrying the basic style of Metroid, meaning players will have to explore mysterious locations by following the trail of maps while deciphering rooms and mysterious tunnels to conquer this game. It's fair to say that Dandara is unequivocally a game for gamers with brains. Specifically, in the game, gamers find shortcuts, manual routes that can be found on the map to conquer Dandara in the most efficient way.

Another key thing is that besides the player's creativity, they also need to carefully reason about the map, such as why this room has this shape, whether there are any secrets here, or whether this room will lead them where they need to go and how it is connected to what they are looking for. These are what make the game captivating and appealing to players due to its logical reasoning and tight connections between levels.

Download link:

• iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dandara/id1168013926?mt=8
• Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rawfury.longhathouse.Dandara

The card game Tiến Lên, also known as Tiến Lên Miền Nam, is one of the games in the ZingPlay Entertainment Gateway, where players can play Tiến Lên card game completely free of charge. This game is very suitable for the atmosphere of the upcoming Tet holiday.

Playing Tiến Lên involves using 52 cards distributed equally among 4 players. It's a simple yet captivating game similar to other card games of the same genre: Tú Lơ Khơ ZingPlay, Tá Lả, Phỏm, Mậu Binh, Binh Xập Xám, Sâm Lốc, and Chinese Chess, which are currently attracting many card game enthusiasts in Vietnam.

Download link:

• iOS: apps.apple.com/vn/app/tiến-lên-miền-nam-offline/id1128115919
• Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gsn.game.zingplaynew1&hl=vi&gl=US
  

Embark on an adventure with OVIVO, where players take on the role of a 'drop of water' named OVO with the ability to move between two extreme poles, exploring the great mysteries of OVIVO - a world depicted in graphics that are not only unspectacular but also extremely monotonous. The initial monotony in the game's graphics easily deceives impatient players because if you cannot overcome this initial monotony, you will never reach the profound message that OVIVO wants to convey.

Don't think that the quirky design elements in OVIVO's level designs are just a coincidence created by the whims of the game developers. On the contrary, they carry very profound intentions, leading players in a very skillful manner, as if IzHard had foreseen which direction players would go, even though the player's choice is completely random. Moreover, this chaotic arrangement is calculated very subtly and always follows a certain order, like pushing players into an endless maze. But the deeper you dig with all your skillfulness, the player can find the ultimate message.

Each level brings very different challenges, with some levels requiring players to calmly control their speed, some levels feeling like a 'run for your life' situation, some levels requiring keen observation in utilizing the surrounding environment, or some levels forcing players to... plunge headfirst into the ground because both the control system and gravity keep changing erratically. Combined with simple gameplay, just with one button (A) to switch between the positive/negative form of OVO, OVIVO easily keeps players glued to the controller.

Download Link:

• iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ovivo/id1185071881?mt=8
• Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.izhard

Alto's Odyssey is the successor to Alto's Adventure, developed by Noodlecake Studios. This game studio has also released many other captivating mobile games such as Chameleon Run, FRAMED 1 and 2, Lumino City.

Similar to Alto's Adventure, Alto's Odyssey features the familiar endless running gameplay. You'll slide down hills, perform flips to score points, overcome obstacles, and collect coins. The game has simple yet visually appealing graphics, earning Apple design awards. The music is fantastic. As a result, Alto's Odyssey is a perfect game for you to unwind after stressful work and study hours.

Download Link:

• iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/altos-odyssey/id1182456409?mt=8
• Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noodlecake.altosodyssey

Galaga is an incredibly captivating alien shooting game with simple gameplay similar to the classic chicken shooting game. This shooting game version is released to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Galaga's debut.

Compared to the previous version, this edition has been significantly improved, with many upgrades in graphics and sound such as laser explosions, billowing smoke, and missiles. You'll need to upgrade and purchase new spaceships to enhance your power. These experiences will undoubtedly bring a lot of excitement.

Download Link:

• iOS: https://download.com.vn/galaga-wars-cho-ios-105165
• Android: https://download.com.vn/galaga-wars-cho-android-105183

Chess - an enticing chess game for those who love intellectual games. During the Tet holiday is the perfect time for you to compete with friends, father, or grandfather in intense matches.

Chess requires high concentration and constant strategic thinking to make beautiful moves and put your opponent in a weak position to win. It's a great starting point for newcomers to this intellectual game and an exciting arena for seasoned chess players to compete with others from around the world.

You can play Chess online or offline with the computer. Surely, there will be many formidable opponents worldwide through Chess.com's webgame for you to challenge.

Download Link:

• iOS: https://download.com.vn/chess-cho-ios-121304
• Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chess

Perhaps Sonic the Hedgehog is the most iconic game from SEGA, and its success has shaped SEGA's reputation today. The adventurous journey of the cute hedgehog will bring many exciting experiences this Tet.

If you're ready for some fun moments with the hedgehog, download Sonic the Hedgehog game for free on your mobile device now.

Download Link:

• iOS: https://download.com.vn/sonic-the-hedgehog-classic-cho-ios-133251
• Android: https://download.com.vn/sonic-the-hedgehog-cho-android-113788