Many of the games featured within have been updated to incorporate holiday graphics or added content, while others are permanent festive creations that only seem relevant for a few short weeks each year. atever the case, these Android offerings can help you capture the seasonal spirit. City Rush shakes up the traditional Crazy Taxi formula by implementing swipe tap-based controls, which are used for dodging traffic, turning, braking at your passengers’ destinations. Still, it’s a fun, free experience that evokes the original’s raucous spirit, now is a great time to check it out thanks to the holiday sheen. Crazy Taxi: City Rush (Free) ong the way, you’ll spot Santa hats on friends foes alike, as well as trimmed trees stacks of presents. And all of the old episodes are still included, which means more than 100 winter stages amongst the bunch. Obnoxious video banner ads don’t disappear even when you pay for access to all levels, however, so prepare for a little frustration amidst the fun. Angry Birds Seasons (Free) As the notes to tracks like “ngle Bells” “Silent Night” scroll down the screen, you’ll tap in unison to the music, all while Santa his crew rock out in the background. th multiple difficulty options a solid selection of songs, there’s plenty here to enjoy, as well. Santa Rockstar (Free) The tmas update is a full-fledged event that adds daily tasks to complete for Santa, which earns you presents, plus there’s a fair bit of optional premium content to purchase—like Santa’s Village or King nter his cave locale. If you’re deep into Tapped Out, you’ll find plenty more to dig into this holiday season. The Simpsons: Tapped Out (Free) th the latest update, Subway Surfers shifts the action to ndon—but all you really need to know is that the tracks are lined with garls, snowmen, lights, there are tmas tree icons to collect. Oh, Santa is the one chasing you now, along with a dog wearing reindeer antlers… for some reason. Subway Surfers (Free) From the amazing holiday sweaters that ke Finn wear in the splash screen art to the gifts, wreath, eggnog bottle seen from the table, Card rs adds some nice visual touches. But there are more tangible additions, too: special cards, a holiday-themed loot chest, even an Adventure Calendar that gives you daily gifts for playing. Adventure e: Card rs ($4) In Holiday Gift, many of the stages focus on stocking-based teleporters, which you’ll use to get the cy to the little green alien creature, Om Nom. Guiding the cy into his mouth is rarely too difficult, but collecting all three stars along the way can be a real challenge. And if you like Holiday Gift, you’ll find a few core Cut the Rope games on ay. Cut the Rope: Holiday Gift (Free) First off, the cartoonish rooftops are fully decked out with tmas trees, gifts, cy cane poles, snow. But the update also adds a playable reindeer character, new holiday skateboards to unlock, even collectible coin patterns in the shape of familiar holiday items when you get flung into the air for Super Skate Mode. Skyline Skaters (Free) This adorable original affair spotlights a young boy’s quest to recover his stolen dessert, it’s both hugely attractive amusingly written, although the touch controls are awkward. The update adds someone named Codger the Elf, who appears in the world sends you out into several new levels to recover his presents. Complete the tasks you’ll earn a sweet new costume for cake-seeking hero, Niko. Monsters Ate My Birthday Cake ($5) There isn’t much to it, really. You’ll feed him various foods, customize his appearance surroundings, play a variety of simple mini-games—like a Fruit Ninja knockoff, or flinging snowballs at a target. The more you play, the more Santa grows, naturally, although you can spend real money to speed things along. My Santa 🙂 (Free)
