Android has spread like a wild fire all over the world within a very few years. And day-by-day it is becoming more and more popular. Thousands of applications and games are also being developed by eminent developers all of the world. But all games are not good enough and are not worth playing. So, in this article, I have collected the most popular and the best android game of 2012. 

Most of these games have been released in 2012, but some are from previous years which are worth mentioning. Each and every game in this list has been well played by me, which have helped me write a better opinion on why these are the best android games that you must play this 2012.

So sit back, and enjoy with an awesome Android gaming experience.

Cut The Rope

It is an outstanding physics based puzzle game. It is a highly addictive game, that you can’t stop playing. The objective of this game is simple enough. All you need to do, is feed a candy to a  green cartoon-like frog “Om Nom”. The candy will be hanging on a rope, and you need to cut the rope to drop the candy for the frog to eat it.

But this isn’t that simple, there are spikes, electric shocks which can destroy the candy if it touches them while dropping. But there are bubbles and suckers, which can help you to feed the candy to the frog. There are actually two objectives of the game – it’s not enough, if you just feed the candy to the frog, but you also need to collect as many stars as possible. The more stars you collect, the more levels you can unlock. There are lots of levels in the game, each one being more challenging than the other. It is really one of the best android games, and is surely a must play for all android lovers.

Cut The Rope: Experiments

This is the next installment of Cut The Rope from Zepto Lab. The mechanics of the game are same as that of the previous installment, but the levels and much more interesting and challenging. The objective is also same, that you need to feed the frog with the candy. But accomplishing this task is a bit more tricky and challenging.

Here a scientist gets a box, with ”Om Nom” in it. He sets up the candy for you to cut it and feed the frog with it.  The visuals are also a bit improved, than the previous installment. There is a level called “Rocket Science”, which is my hot favorite. Not only mine, but also, most of the Cut The Rope players, has this level as the most favorite one.  The gameplay on this level is really very interesting and challenging.

Angry Birds Space

The angry birds are now out to space, to hit the dirty pigs. The mechanics of the game are same as the previous Angry Birds installments. But the interesting thing about this game is the gravitational field around each celestial body. So, whenever you project a bird to hit a pig, the trajectory gets changed depending on the intensity of the gravitational field.

This makes the game more challenging and interesting. You have to pre-think the trajectory of the birds, before projecting. Even the visuals have been improved to a great extent. So, if you are an Angry Birds fan, then this game is a must play. Even if you are not an Angry Birds fan, then also you must get your hands on it, as you will surely become a big fan after playing this. It’s really one of the best android games of 2012.

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit

After the awesome success of the Need For Speed Hot Pursuit on PCs, the developers of the game have released its Android version. You can feel the rush of escaping and also the thrill of takedown. The main thing that I like about this game is its stunning visuals and extremely thrilling gameplay. The cars have real good graphics detailing and also the environment detailing us pretty good. You can use NOS to give the cars a sudden boost, just by a swipe of a finger. Not only this, the intelligent implementation of the Spike Strips, Turbo Boost, Oil Spills, etc makes the game even more engaging.

You can play both as a Cop or as a Racer. Both of them have equally difficult and thrilling gameplay. And most importantly, you can play by using your device’s accelerometer. You don’t need to use the touch screen controls to drive the cars. This makes the game even more enjoyable and entertaining. So, if you are a real fan of racing games, then this game is a must play. Released this 2012, this game is surely one of the best android games, you must try.

SHADOWGUN

You must have heard about this game, if you are an Android lover. This game is best known for its revolution in mobile gaming graphics. It is the first game, which brings a console-like graphics to the Android platform. It is in no doubt, the best looking android game, created till date. The textures and environment details are just awesome and very realistic. It even pushes the devices CPU and GPU capabilities to its extreme limits.

The game promises a 6 hour full action-packed gameplay. It also follows a storyline and features extremely advanced combat gameplay in mobile devices. The enemies are intelligent and take different actions to take you down. The touch controls are friendly enough for you to play the game smoothly. It surely beats other FPS games which generally have a  very poor gaming controls. So, it’s a full package and is a must play Android game.

Fruit Ninja

Fruit Ninja is one of the most addictive game I have ever played. The mechanics of the game are really very simple. All you need to do is swipe your fingers to cut the fruits like the ninjas cutting the fruits with their blades. In spite of being so simple, it is the most addictive game I have ever played. The more fruits you can cut, the more points you can score. But you can score more points if you can perform combo moves by slicing multiple fruits at once. The gameplay is very simple, yet fantastic.

The game has different gaming modes. You can even go for multiplayer gaming. It becomes real fun, when you can play with your friend on the same screen. The screen is split into two halves, which gives you an extremely, addictive and challenging gameplay using the multi-touch feature of your device.

Where’s My Water?

Where’s My Water? is a challenging physics based puzzle game. The main objective of the game is to help Swampy, the Alligator have a nice bath. Swampy is a bit different from the other alligators. He likes to have a nice bath after a day’s hard work. But the other alligator’s have damaged his pipelines. So, it’s your objective to let the water escape the traps and flow through the pipelines with ease and reach Swampy for a bath.

The game features, vibrant graphics, nice controls and great sound too. Its a very challenging and addictive game, where you need to make good use of your brain to clear the levels.

Can Knockdown 2

After the very successful installment of Can Knockdown, the perfect sequel lands in the Android market. The mechanics are all the way same as the previous game, but there has been lots of improvements in the entire game. There are three modes, each of them is more interesting than the other. The graphics have been improved by miles and it shows off true to life 3D graphics. The physics of the game has also seen a marked improvement with more precise sniper action.

It can take countless hours from you, and there is no end to it. Improve your own skills and beat your own scores and show off your best scores to your friends. Thanks to the complete Open Fiend support. The best thing about this game is its moving target implementation. It becomes really tough and challenging to hit the targets when they are moving.

Grand Theft Auto III

Welcome back to the Liberty City once again. The most popular and addictive game of the PCs and Consoles is now in Android. The entire city is in your fingertips. Do whatever you want to – play the missions, steal a car, kill some pedestrians or just roam about in this vast city. You are free to do anything you want to, as the Liberty City has no rules. The police is always eager to catch you if you break the law. But here comes the real fun, escaping tons of police cars and helicopters.

The graphics of the game, is really very good and has no difference with the console version of the game. Nothing has been changed,as just the entire game has been just ported to the Android platform. So, if you want countless hours gameplay, this is the only game that can offer you with this experience.

Max Payne

No gamer can ever forget the epic series of Max Payne in the PCs and the consoles. Now this award-winning game comes to the Android devices. This game offers everything exactly similar to the PC and console version of the game. Can’t forget the intelligent concept of Bullet Time, with extremely stylish slow-motion gameplay. The game became so popular not only because of this, but also because of its story driven gameplay approach.

With twisted plots and stylish slow-motion gameplay, this game is a must play on any Android device. It is one of my favorite games for many years, and is one of the best android games released in 2012.

Hope you like this collection of the best android games that you must play this 2012. But if you think you have played some better and more interesting Android games, then do share with us in the comment section. Happy Gaming