Boom Beach

There is a reason why there exists a whole genre of games that started with Clash of Clans, the game that revolutionized the gaming industry and became one of the most popular mobile phone games of all time.

Familiar mechanics in a tropical setting

Supercell came out with a spiritual sequel which provides more depth and fun, named Boom Beach. This game is going to look quite familiar to those who played Clash of Clans beforehand. You start with a base on a single island, and your main goal is to explore the area and liberate the island natives from villains.

There is always something to do, from upgrading your base by building more defense structures and production facilities, to training more troops to fight for you. There are plenty of strategies to implement, and thoughtless fighting will get you nowhere in the long run.

Balancing offense and defense

There are different kinds of units which need to be combined for maximum efficiency. You also need to think about defense, as other players can attack your base and the islands you have under your occupation.

In the process, you earn coins, production material, and medals, which are the main reference of one's power and success. Keep in mind that this is still a freemium game. Building new and upgrading old structures, as well as training new units, takes some time.

Ideal for short bursts of gameplay

This can be skipped using in-game currencies which can be purchased with real money or slowly earned during gameplay. It's great for users who tend to play in short, intense sessions. People who are looking for a game to keep them entertained for hours in one go should probably look elsewhere.