Even in our increasingly connected world you may find yourself without Wi-Fi
or data access throughout your day-to-day life. What better way to pass
the time than to play a mobile game? Many of the most popular mobile
games require an internet connection. Trying to open your favorite game
while on a plane only to realize it won’t work can be a drag. To help
you avoid that unfortunate dilemma, we compiled a list of the 20 best
offline games for Android, each of which doesn’t require Wi-Fi or data access to enjoy.
Monument Valley 2
Monument Valley 2,
the sequel to the 2014 sensation, introduced a heartfelt bond between
mother and child. Protagonist Ro guides her child through the gorgeous,
dream-like puzzle levels. The environments themselves are even more
pleasant than the already delightful original. Seeing landscapes change
with your inputs is perhaps an even cleverer illusion than the actual
puzzles. Relaxing, moving, and utterly mesmerizing, Monument Valley 2 is one of the best puzzle-adventures on Android.
Hitman G0
Agent 47’s move from stealth to tactical strategy actually made a whole ton of sense thematically. But we doubt anyone expected Hitman Go to
be one of the better turn-based games around on mobile. Each grid-based
level plays out like a game of chess. Characters are even rendered as
model figures. Dispatching enemies while working through rooms is just
as satisfying as it typically is in real time. Mechanically sound and
wonderfully designed, Hitman Go is the turn-based puzzle game
you never knew you needed. No prior knowledge of the Hitman franchise is
required to fully enjoy it, either.
Alto’s Odyssey
Keeping in step with its predecessor, Alto’s Odyssey is
an automatic runner that replaces running shoes for a nifty snowboard.
Unlike the original which stuck with conventional snowy alps, Alto’s Odyssey
takes place throughout several desert-themed chapters. Chapters contain
randomly generated areas to keep the experience fresh. The star here is
the simplistic gameplay, which continuously has a level of freedom and
joy to it rarely seen in the popular mobile genre.
NBA Jam
The iconic and sadly defunct basketball series NBA Jam translates remarkably well to mobile. With a campaign mode, play now, and local multiplayer available offline, NBA Jam
boasts a ton of content for a low price. The two-versus-two style of
arcade action is easy to grasp with touchscreen controls. You don’t need
to be a basketball aficionado to jump into the high-flying escapades of
NBA Jam. This is a great choice for sports game fans looking
for something that can be played in both quick spurts and long gaming
sessions.
The Witness
A collection of 523 line puzzles scattered across a majestic and mysterious island, The Witness is one of the best puzzle games ever made. Using rulesets cleverly learned through play, The Witness‘
puzzles gradually increase in difficulty. Soon you’ll be using the
environment around you to assist in solving puzzles and it won’t take
long until you’re obsessively working on solutions both in your head and
on scraps of paper.
To the Moon
Johnny Wyles is dying and wants to go to the moon, though he doesn’t
know why. He enlists the help of two doctors who help to recreate
memories of his life en route to granting his dying wish. From there, To the Moon quickly turns into a moving love story. More narrative experience than a game, To the Moon is well-written and accompanied by wonderful 16-bit visuals. If you want a great yarn, To the Moon holds one of the best game narratives on Android.
Plague Inc.
A mainstay on the Google Play charts since its 2012 launch, Plague Inc.
is one of the most satisfying and diabolical real-time strategy games
around. At the start of each simulation, you create a virus that will
hopefully wipe out the entire population (yes, it’s twisted). Thoroughly
engaging and actually somewhat educational, Plague Inc. makes creating pandemics an experience that you’ll never get sick (sorry) of.
Downwell
Welltaro decides to explore a well. That’s the premise of Downwell and
an obvious one at that. What follows is a frenetic roguelike centered
around perpetual downward motion. Guiding Welltaro, you must avoid
obstacles and enemies with the help of gunboots that only recharge when
touching ground. Downwell’s levels are randomly generated,
which makes each run different than the last. Designed to be played in
portrait mode with minimalistic monochromatic visuals, Downwell is an excellent, if very challenging, time waster.
Broken Age
Double Fine’s Broken Age tells the story of two teenagers
breaking free from the humdrum of their daily lives. Fashioned as a
classic point-and-click adventure title, Broken Age has intriguing puzzles, gorgeous hand-drawn animations, and a gripping story. It also helps that Broken Age‘s cast is quite talented with the likes of Jack Black and Elijah Wood lending their voices to the memorable characters.
Stardew Valley
Perhaps the ultimate town management game on Android and one of the defining games of this generation, Stardew Valley
sets up well for mobile. It’s the perfect experience to play for short
chunks of time each and every day. But you can also log long stretches
in Pelican Town quite easily. Taking care of your crops and making small
talk with the folks of Pelican Town is surprisingly rewarding. Stardew Valley‘s charming writing, endearing visuals, and addictive gameplay make it one of the best games on Android.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
For a large-scale console-style experience on mobile, look no further than Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
The port of the PlayStation 2 classic runs well on mobile and the open
world third-person shooter gameplay still holds up today. San Andreas is one of the best Grand Theft Auto games. It also happens to be one of the best games on Android.
Wayward Souls
A dungeon crawler, Wayward Souls excels in delivering
satisfying and strategic action fit for mobile devices. Designed
specifically with touchscreen controls in mind, Wayward Souls
is one of the better roguelikes available on Android. Death is
permanent, so each run is a new experience. And even successful runs
don’t take very long. Surprisingly deep combat and six unique characters
to choose from help make Wayward Souls stand out among a sea of average dungeon crawlers on Android.
Old Man’s Journey
Another story-focused adventure, Old Man’s Journey follows the titular character on a quest across the world. A game about longing, regret, love, and the choices we make, Old Man’s Journey
features stirring writing and beautiful visuals. The actual gameplay is
limited to helping the Old Man move past obstacles, but this limited
interaction is enough to make you feel as if you’re really on this
journey with him.
10000000
Melding dungeon crawling with match-three puzzlers, 10000000
(Ten million) is one of the most inventive games on this list. The goal
is to accumulate 10,000,000 points in order to escape the dungeon.
Along the way, you tinker with rows and columns to match three icons in a
row. Successful matches grant attacks, let you pile up loot, and even
level your character. Puzzles change as you progress further through the
dungeon. While it takes a few runs to get the hang of it all, 10000000 is a great choice for anyone wanting to shake things up and play something genuinely novel.
Florence
A wordless love story, Florence
is a stellar visual novel that can be completed in one sitting. It
magically re-creates the feeling of falling in and out of love with the
help of gorgeous animations and simplistic puzzles. The puzzles
themselves, though simple, cleverly help inform the player of the
emotions of Florence and her boyfriend. Florence has
one of the best love stories in gaming, and it accomplishes this feat
without using words. That alone makes it worth a playthrough.
Limbo
A masterclass in minimalism, Playdead’s Limbo is an utterly
unforgettable puzzle-platformer. You play as a young boy, working
through ominous environments rendered entirely in shades of black and
white. The puzzles range from clever brain teasers to inventive physics
puzzles. The star here is the chilling atmosphere, which is an
unrelenting and omnipresent force.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions
Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions, the enhanced PSP
remake of the PlayStation classic, is arguably the greatest turn-based
strategy game ever made. With a treasure trove of content, a
ridiculously nuanced battle system, and a sweeping story filled with
memorable characters, Final Fantasy Tactics is an experience that will likely demand dozens, if not hundreds of hours of your time.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
While dozens upon dozens of Star Wars games have been made, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
is possibly the very best. The 2003 RPG featured a rich story and deep
role-playing gameplay, making it an instant classic in the process. KOTOR stands the test of time on Android. If you’re a Star Wars fan or RPG enthusiast, BioWare’s KOTOR is a modern classic that you should play as soon as possible.
XCOM: Enemy Within
Hailing from one of the best modern strategy franchises around, XCOM: Enemy Within brings
the refined tactics gameplay to Android with great success. XCOM has
some of the deepest turn-based combat you can find on any platform. If
you dabble in tactics, XCOM: Enemy Within is sure to delight.
Bloons TD 6
The latest entry in the most popular tower defense franchise on mobile, Bloons TD 6 is an engaging strategy game with colorful visuals. Bloons TD 6
features gameplay that is easy to pick up and learn on the fly, but the
upgrade system is vast, allowing for new strategies to form even after
dozens of hours of play. More laid back than some other strategy games
on this list, Bloons TD 6 will appeal to even just casual fans of the tower defense genre.
The best way to learn is to read and that’s true for a developer as well. If you want to become a better developer, you have to read more code. It’s as simple as that. Books, blogs, forums are all good to a certain extent but there is nothing that can replace some fully-functional, exhaustive open-source projects where the entire app with all its resources is right in front of you. All you have to do is sit back, take a cup of coffee and read some kick-ass code . Here in this article, we bring some of the best open-source Android apps from various categories and genres to fulfill all your learning and development needs. You can try these apps directly from Play Store to have a hands-on experience before diving deep into the code. The difficulty level attached with each app will help you to judge if you should instantly dive into it or put it aside for the time being. LeafPic ( Github | Play Store | Difficulty: Beginner) Photo and video gallery app
Does your application contain a Drawer ? Do you want to have it up and running in less than 5 minutes ? Do you want your drawer to follow the Android Design Guidelines ? Do you have profiles ? Do you need flexibility ? Is Google's navigation Drawer of the design support not enough for you? Do you want a simple and easy to understand api? If any (or all) of these questions seem familiar, the MaterialDrawer is the perfect library for you all. Never waste your time again. It provides you with the easiest possible implementation of a navigation drawer for your application. There is a Header with profiles ( AccountHeader ), a MiniDrawer for Tablets (like Gmail), provide custom DrawerItems , custom colors , custom themes , ... No limits for customizations. A quick overview of what's in it the easiest possible integration integrate in less than 5 minutes uses the androidX support libraries compatible down to API Level 14 includes an AccountSwitcher quick and simpl
For Fragment Reload // Reload current fragment Fragment frg = null ; frg = getSupportFragmentManager (). findFragmentByTag ( "Your_Fragment_TAG" ); final FragmentTransaction ft = getSupportFragmentManager (). beginTransaction (); ft . detach ( frg ); ft . attach ( frg ); ft . commit (); Your_Fragment_TAG is the name you gave your fragment when you created it This code is for support library. If you're not supporting older devices, just use getFragmentManager instead of getSupportFragmentManager For Activity Reload Intent i = new Intent(MainActivity.this, MainActivity.class); finish(); overridePendingTransition(0, 0); startActivity(i); overridePendingTransition(0, 0); In the above code, we have used overridePendingTransition(), it is used to remove activity create animation while re-creating activity.
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