Epic Citadel
So, this isn't really a game, but if you want to see what your phone or tablet is really capable of, then it doesn't get any better than this. Powered using the Unreal Engine 3, Epic Citadel lets you explore the citadel from Infinity Blade.There's a cathedral, winding passages, an outdoor bazaar. It's extremely impressive as a showcase of what Android is capable of and great fun to just wander around for a while.
| Free |
| No ads |
| No internet connection required |
| Includes in-app purchases |
| Requires Android 2.3 or higher |
Rayman Adventures
This one isn't going to really test any premium device, but the fact is that it looks sumptuous. It also offers a smooth and genuinely enjoyable platforming experience. In terms of gameplay and graphics, for my money, this is about as close as you can get to the same kind of game on a console.A real joy to play. The only downside, as it's a free download, are the inevitable in-app purchases that are pushed on you.
| Free |
| No ads |
| No internet connection required |
| No in-app purchases |
| Requires Android 4.1 or higher |
Download Rayman Adventures from the Play Store
Real Racing 3
Real Racing 3 has been criticized for the number of in-app purchases required to progress through it, but the fact remains that it's one of the most graphically impressive games on Android. It's a hefty app – it weighs in at over 1 GB – but it wins our hearts right back with its awesome offline mode.| Free |
| No ads |
| No internet connection required |
| Includes in-app purchases |
| Requires Android 4.0 or higher |
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ea.games.r3_row
Dead Trigger 2
The second version of the hugely popular HD zombie-slaying game for Android requires high-performance hardware, but when you play it on an HD display, it offers a graphics experience like no other. Even if you aren’t a fan of point and shoot games (or guns in general), it’s worth trying it out just to admire the visuals. When installing, take heed of the game's 465 MB, and be aware of the fact that you can only play when connected to the internet.| Free | |||||
| No ads | |||||
| Internet connection required | |||||
| Includes in-app purchases | |||||
| Requires Android 4.0 or higher |
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.madfingergames.deadtrigger2
Wild Blood
This HD fantasy game has graphics that will take your breath away. Wild Blood takes elements from the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and puts them into an action game. Don't hope for too much from the narrative, what matters here is the dazzling imagery. This game, developed using the Unreal Engine, is really one of the best games for showcasing what Android is capable of in terms of visuals.| US$6.99 | |||
| No ads | |||
| Internet connection required | |||
| Includes in-app purchases | |||
| Requires Android 2.3 or higher |
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gameloft.android.ANMP.GloftWBHM
Walking War Robots
It might have a stupid name, but Walking War Robots provides the best blend of graphics and gameplay in the mech genre on Android. It lets you leap into the online arena as a digital war robot, and get on with blowing up adversarial machinery with glee.Functioning as a 6 vs 6 team game, the goal is to eradicate the other mechs or hold more flags at the close of play. The only real downside is the lack of maps; three maps simply don't provide enough variety for more than a few hours of play.
| Free |
| No ads |
| Internet connection required |
| Includes in-app purchases |
| Requires Android 4.1 or higher |
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pixonic.wwr
Modern Combat 5: Blackout
Playing FPSs on tablets might never compare to playing them on a PC or console, but Modern Combat 5 comes close. The controls are highly customizable and there are loads of options and modes to explore, including an extensive online multiplayer mode.The story mode is far from inspiring, especially when compared to some of its immersive console counterparts, but looking at the graphics, there's no way we could miss this one off our list.
| Free |
| Ads |
| Internet connection required |
| Includes in-app purchases |
| Requires Android 4.0 or higher |
