Top 5 Best Android Action Games of June 2014

(Call of Dead: Duty Trigger 14)

Looking for the hottest action games? We’ve got all the bullets, blood, enemies, and action you crave. These are the best Android action games of June 2014.

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1. Call of Dead: Duty Trigger 14

Check out the video above to see this game in action. (Note that the audio commentary is in Hebrew, but the game itself is being played in English.)

If you love aliens, action, and first-person shooters, the frenetic sci-fi carnage of Call of Dead: Duty Trigger 14 will get your heart pumping. Boasting an environment that’s not unlike Starship Troopers, this violent game has some scary enemies peppered throughout the atmospheric setting of a ruined city. There’s also an undead element here as well, with “zombie arachnids” being a featured enemy in the game.

Buy it here.

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Pros:

Great atmosphere

Responsive controls

Awesome graphics

Thrilling character and level design

Nice replay value

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Cons:

No multiplayer

Lacks “open world” exploitability

Limited weapons

A little hard to aim

Some users have reported crashes/forced device rebooting

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2. Batman & The Flash: Hero Run

Check out a gameplay trailer for this comic book video game above.

Endless runners are a dime a dozen, but few of these games feature such iconic characters. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of DC Comics or just looking for a new runner obsession to tackle after your umpteenth go at Temple Run, Batman & The Flash: Hero Run is a great game to check out. The addition of classic DC villains like Joker, Catwoman, and Gorilla Grodd adds an extra dimension to this game.

Buy it here.

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Pros:

Easy to learn

Nice variety of characters

Blends card games and running elements

Appeals to fans of DC Comics-inspired movies and TV shows

Free

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Cons:

Some users have reported crashes

Will not work on those few devices still running Android 2.2

Many players want additional DC characters or character variants

Gameplay seems weighted towards IAP (at least to some players)

Controls are not perfectly responsive on some devices

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3. VVVVVV

Get a closer look at this addictive action game in the video above.

If you like your action games to have a bit of retro-flair, the oddly-named VVVVVV offers action platformer gaming that wouldn’t look out of place in an 80s arcade. A hit when it first launched back in 2010, this game is now available on Android for the first time. Version 1.0 of the Android port of this game launched on June 11.

Buy it here.

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Pros:

Critically-acclaimed

Fun retro look

Awesome sound design

High replay value

Good level of difficulty

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Cons:

Not a free game

Won’t appeal to people who hate retro/pixel graphics

Game is several years old, despite being new to Android

Some users on Nexus phones note graphics appear blurred

For best results, you may need to switch between different control modes

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4. Space Pirates: Final Battle

Watch some sample gameplay footage from Space Pirates: Final Battle, in the video above.

In Space Pirates: Final Battle, you play as the fearless captain of your own spaceship. Your goal is quite simple: build up your ship and lead your crew to battle hordes of other space pirates. This action/simulation game stands out because of its nice graphics and addictive gameplay. The must recent update dealt with the annoying bugs related to losing upgrades.

Buy it here.

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Pros:

Cool sci-fi vibe

Great graphics

Limited gore

Customizable ships

Free

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Cons:

A network connection is required to play

Android version 4.0 or higher recommended

Players have complained about forced Facebook spamming (this is no longer an issue after the most recent update)

Some users have complained about control issues

Re-installing won’t fix all issues in the game

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5. Rayman Fiesta Run

Check out the launch trailer for Rayman Fiesta Run in the video above.

Rayman first popped on the scene way back in 1995’s Playstation title of the same name. Since then, Rayman has appeared in a number of other games across multiple platforms. Whether you are a seasoned Rayman player or encountering the series for the first time, Rayman Fiesta run offers some exciting new adventures across multiple cool environments. It’s a critically-acclaimed game that’s very fun to play (and replay!)

Buy it here.

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Pros:

Critically-acclaimed and featured on “Best of” lists

Nice graphics

More than 75 levels

Rayman has cool new powers

No Wi-Fi needed to play

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Cons:

Not enough boss battles

Not optimized for KitKat

Some users have reported annoying in-game crashest

Game runs slow on older devices (and on some newer devices as well)

Some users have reported issues with not collecting coins

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Portable charger: Anker® 2nd Gen Astro 6000mAh (2A Output) Portable Charger

Samsung S5 Battery Case: UNU Unity Samsung Galaxy S5 Battery Case

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