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GAMES<br />
CIVILISATION V<br />
www.civilization5.com<br />
One of the most well-known turn-based strategy games available, Civilisation V<br />
is a great choice for more powerful 2-in-1s. The game has been specifically<br />
optimised for use with a touchscreen and, despite a few niggles, has an intuitive<br />
UI that makes for easy gaming. Lead a civilisation from the dawn of man into the<br />
space age, compete with players around the world, or just enjoy the impressive<br />
graphics. It’s not a cheap game (~$100, or US$70) but a great choice for those who<br />
want something very in depth. Make sure to check the system requirements,<br />
and download it via Steam.<br />
HALO: SPARTAN STRIKE<br />
www.halowaypoint.com<br />
Affordable, yet loads of fun, Spartan<br />
Strike is a top-down shooter that lets<br />
you relive some of the fun of the classic<br />
Halo series. The game is designed to be<br />
played via touch (as well as keyboard<br />
and mouse, or Xbox controller) using<br />
virtual joysticks. You play through<br />
30 levels, including the endless fun<br />
of mowing down enemies in a Warthog,<br />
or taking them out with a Kestrel VTOL<br />
aircraft. The game costs around ~$4<br />
on the Microsoft Store (though is also<br />
available via Steam) and only needs<br />
fairly modest hardware.<br />
MINECRAFT: WINDOWS 10 EDITION<br />
www.mojang.com<br />
For an endless variety of gameplay, it’s<br />
hard to go past Minecraft, the Lego of<br />
games. The new version brings touch<br />
support, making it perfect for playing<br />
on 2-in-1 devices. You can play with<br />
friends across different platforms, too,<br />
or just explore and create on your own<br />
realm. The game costs $10 on the<br />
Windows Store, but owners of the<br />
original game can register and grab it<br />
for free — though, it won’t support your<br />
old worlds or previous saves. For those<br />
unsure, there is a free trial available,<br />
with 90 minutes of gameplay to see<br />
if it’s for you.<br />
TENTACLES: ENTER THE MIND<br />
www.pressplay.dk<br />
For something a little off the wall,<br />
there isn’t anything better than a<br />
weird tentacle game published by<br />
Microsoft Studios. A combination<br />
puzzle and adventure game, you play<br />
as Lemmy, an endearing fantasy blob,<br />
as you swing, jump, fight and explore<br />
wonderfully colourful yet bizarre<br />
worlds. The game includes touch<br />
support, and is easy to casually play<br />
on a 2-in-1 device. You can save games<br />
to the cloud, and play across multiple<br />
devices. It’s free. too (with in-game<br />
purchases), and available for download<br />
from the Microsoft store.<br />
HITMAN GO<br />
www.hitmango.com<br />
A perfect complement to a 2-in-1<br />
touchscreen, there are loads of great<br />
puzzle games. But one of our favourite<br />
puzzlers with more depth is Hitman GO<br />
(Steam, ~$13, www.hitmango.com).<br />
As the name suggests, you play as a<br />
hitman, and have to strategically<br />
navigate a gridded world to take out<br />
enemies and infiltrate locations. By the<br />
same developer, Lara Croft GO (Steam,<br />
~$15, www.laracroftgo.com) is an endless<br />
stream of puzzles, traps and lush<br />
landscapes with a simple touch<br />
interface and a great soundtrack.<br />
Popcap games such as Bejewelled are<br />
a great choice for simple yet addictive<br />
fun. And don’t forget classics like<br />
Minesweeper, available for free on<br />
the Windows store.<br />
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