Daily Bible Word Search (Excellent)
Platform: Browser (Facebook), Android, iOS
Publisher: Planet 316, 2018
Here's another daily game by Planet 316. While it's still a pretty
simple game, I like this one a little more because it's more than a
game. After you solve the short puzzle for the day, it provides you with
a brief devotional to read.
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Guardians of Ancora (Excellent)
This platformer that walks through the stories of the Bible is a very impressive offering for mobile devices.
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Reborn Crosswords (Excellent)
While there won't be any new puzzles, you can still play the archive
with this app. You can also create your own puzzles to share with others
on your website.
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That Dragon, Cancer (Excellent)
While not really a game, this interactive experience will encourage you
as you walk through the life of Joel's parents, hearing real
conversations that they had during the course of their young son's
illness and eventual death.
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Versed (Bible verse game) (Excellent)
Oohhh, I like that you can play different game modes (Reference, Verse,
Fill in the Blank, and Books of the Bible) on three difficulty settings.
In Reference, you read the chapter and verse and choose which of the
four written texts match it. Verse is just the opposite. You read the
text and choose the reference. In Fill in the Blank, you choose which
order the words go into the blanks. The spacing in this mode is off, but
it doesn't take too much away from the gameplay. The Books of the Bible
game has you arranging the books in order that they appear.
Versed is a different kind of trivia game that lends well to learning Scripture. Plus, you can't lose this game. If you answer incorrectly, it tells you to try again. Going above and beyond what I've seen most apps do, Versed allows you to choose which translation of the Bible to use: NIV, ESV, NLT, KJV, or NASB. Plus, there are no ads. It's a completely free game with nothing to buy and no interruptions. The only thing I wish this app had is some music and sound effects.
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Versed is a different kind of trivia game that lends well to learning Scripture. Plus, you can't lose this game. If you answer incorrectly, it tells you to try again. Going above and beyond what I've seen most apps do, Versed allows you to choose which translation of the Bible to use: NIV, ESV, NLT, KJV, or NASB. Plus, there are no ads. It's a completely free game with nothing to buy and no interruptions. The only thing I wish this app had is some music and sound effects.
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Bible Crush (Good)
This is a game that has developed over several iterations. The first
release (I think) was called Bible Gems and used images of Jesus, the
Bible, the Ichthus fish, etc. and gave you random verses to read after
you completed the level. This newest edition is a little more
pop-culture friendly, using fruit and plants instead of Christian
images, but includes a trivia question at the end of the level. Overall,
it's very light where the Christian content is concerned, but the
gameplay is fun, and the app is well done.
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Bible Sorting Game (Good)
I really like the concept and arrangement of this game. It presents you
with words to put in order, according to how they're presented in the
Bible. The first level, for instance, has you choose the order in which
God created the different elements in Genesis 1 and 2. In the screenshot
above, I was putting Jacob's children in order by their birth. It's a
simple game, but it's a fun, unique trivia game.
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Bible Trivia Quiz Free Bible Guide (Good)
This is a simple trivia game. The only choice you make is how many questions you want to answer. Then, you have a timer for each question. At the end, it tells you how many questions you answered correctly in what amount of time. There's a good range of questions, so it's certainly worth playing if you enjoy trivia games. It also tells you the correct answer and the Scripture reference if you answer incorrectly. The best part about this app is that there are no ads. The "Free Bible Guide" part comes in when you have the option to give them your contact information and have them send you a printed guide about how to study the Bible. I didn't opt to do so, but from the topics covered, the guide does sound like it would be useful.
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Bible Verse Quiz (Bible Game) (Good)
Platform: Android
Publisher: PetProject, 2017
This app has all the makings of a great Scripture reading game. It presents you with a verse in which there is one word missing. You tap on the letters below to fill in the missing word. You're reviewing Scripture as you test your knowledge. If you don't know the missing word, you can use the hint system, where you can choose to fill in a letter, remove unnecessary letters from your pool, or solve the puzzle. You'll also see the Scripture reference, so you can look up the answer on your own. The only problem is that there's a pop-up ad every few verses. It would also be nice if the supplied letters were in alphabetical order instead of randomly placed.
This app has all the makings of a great Scripture reading game. It presents you with a verse in which there is one word missing. You tap on the letters below to fill in the missing word. You're reviewing Scripture as you test your knowledge. If you don't know the missing word, you can use the hint system, where you can choose to fill in a letter, remove unnecessary letters from your pool, or solve the puzzle. You'll also see the Scripture reference, so you can look up the answer on your own. The only problem is that there's a pop-up ad every few verses. It would also be nice if the supplied letters were in alphabetical order instead of randomly placed.
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Bible Word Puzzle (Good)
This is a mobile game in which you rearrange letters to form all the
possible words while reading Bible verses and answering trivia
questions. It's a good combination of activities that becomes
increasingly challenging as you play.
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Bible Word Puzzle - Free Bible Story Game (Good)
This is an upgrade of the original Bible Word Puzzle from
idailybread.org. As you complete each set of puzzles, you get an
animated picture of the major stories of the Bible and have the
opportunity to read a selection of Scripture. You can also answer trivia
questions for extra points. I found the game to be fun and addictive.
Some of the phrasing shows that it was written by a non-native English
speaker, but there are no problems understanding the game. The one
detractor is that the words you're making in the puzzle don't seem to
have anything to do with the Bible story.
Platform: Android
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Bible Word Search (Good)
This word search app allows you to choose from 8 grid sizes, ranging
from 5 x 5 to 18 x 18. You can also challenge yourself by choosing to
play a timed game, or you can leave the timer off. If you get stuck, you
can use a hint (doesn't cost anything) to see the first letter of one
of the words you're looking for.
There is a pop-up ad after you complete each puzzle, but since this isn't a super-spiritual app, the ads aren't a big problem. The only real complaint I found for this one is that while every word is from the Bible, many of them are very obscure. I feel like the words in a Christian puzzle should remind you of a spiritual truth or an edifying story, not merely random names. Another plus would be to have all of the words for a puzzle come from one Bible passage.
There is a pop-up ad after you complete each puzzle, but since this isn't a super-spiritual app, the ads aren't a big problem. The only real complaint I found for this one is that while every word is from the Bible, many of them are very obscure. I feel like the words in a Christian puzzle should remind you of a spiritual truth or an edifying story, not merely random names. Another plus would be to have all of the words for a puzzle come from one Bible passage.
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Bible Word Search - Free Word Find Puzzle Fun (Good)
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Platform: Android
Publisher: Agents of Tech, 2017
I like the variety of game modes in this app. You can play the standard
word search game, opt to look for one word at a time, or play the timed
version if you really want to challenge yourself. You can also choose
which size your board is. In the above screenshot, I'm playing a
standard game on a large grid. It's a fun, well-put-together game. My
only complaint is that some of the words are too generic to remind you
of anything in the Bible.
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Bible Word Search Puzzle Game (Good)
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Platform: Android
Publisher: Divine Trinity Apps, 2018
This is a fun word search game in which all of the words you're looking
for will remind you of something in the Bible. There are three
difficulty levels to play on, so you can set yourself for the challenge
you want. There are also over 700 puzzles, enough for you to stay busy
for quite a while. The ads at the bottom aren't too invasive, and the
music isn't bad, either, so if you like word searches, give this one a
try. It's free!
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Daily Bible Jigsaw (Good)
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Platform: Brower (Facebook), Android, iOS
Publisher: Planet 316, 2017
This is a simple jigsaw puzzle game with limited appeal and limited game
time. What I mean is that all of the puzzles are of the "cute" variety,
are easy to complete, and only offer one puzzle per day. That being
said, that might be great for some people. Personally, I would like more
variety in the picture styles. What I do like about the game is that it
presents each puzzle with a Bible verse and allows you to save the
pictures and share them.
The Game of the Bible (Good)
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Platform: Android
Publisher: GrupoAlamar, 2017
This is a simple kind of game that will have you thinking. You have to
match tiles from one side of the screen to the other, but you can only
do so if they're not surrounded. There are multiple ways to solve each
puzzle, and they get more difficult as you progress in the game. With
125 levels, this app will keep you plenty busy. Plus, it's attractive
and has pleasant sound effects and music. The only downside is that an
ad will play after you complete each puzzle.
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God and Jesus Jigsaw Puzzles (Good)
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Platform: Android
Publisher: help7daysapps, 2018
This is a high-quality jigsaw puzzle game. The only downside is that you
can't choose which puzzle you want to do until you unlock it by
completing the puzzles that come before it. You can't even see the
images that are coming up! And speaking of seeing the images, you can't
refer back to the picture that you're trying to complete. Nor can you
save your progress mid-puzzle.
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A Journey Towards Jesus (Good)
This trivia game gets high marks for including a story. You are
accompanying a young man named Eliab to find Jesus so that he can ask
Him to heal his sister. The quiz questions are fairly easy, and there
are also some word scrambles and other simple puzzles mixed in for
variety.
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Learning the Bible (Good)
This is a fairly simple trivia app, but I like it. It gives you
the opportunity to choose which book and chapter of the Bible you want
it to quiz you on. Then, you can read the chapter before you start to
answer. If you get stuck, you can look at the text again. There are also
two modes, a test in which you answer questions and see your results
right away, or Exam Mode in which you answer a series of questions and
see your score afterward. Exam Mode is also timed, but it's a very
generous time limit. The only detraction from this game is that it's
been translated from another language into English, so some of the
phrasing can be a little awkward.
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MightyNoah Adventure Game (Good)
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Platforms: Android
Publisher: Doroncreations Inc, 2018
This is a pretty fun reaction game. You swipe the ark left and right to
avoid dangers and collect coins, health, and shields. The scenery and
obstacles and varied and look great. The music adds to the sense of
adventure. When the durability of your ark gets too low, you can either
pay coins to restore it and keep going, or answer three trivia questions
to keep going. You can also watch an ad, but there is no invasive
advertising. I don't think this is a game that will keep your attention
for long, but it's fun to try out and see how far you can get floating
on the waters of the flood.
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Noah's Elephant in the Room (Good)
Ride Noah's elephant through the Ark, avoiding Noah's sons, who are
trying to ruin his good time. If you want to a boost, you can memorize
Bible verses and upgrade your elephant. It's a fun game to play around
with, but don't expect it to keep your attention for long. Thankfully,
it doesn't have to since it's free to play.
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Play the Jesus Bible Trivia Challenge Quiz Game (Good)
Despite the awkward name, this trivia app is a cut above some of the
others. You spin a dial to land on a category for each question. If you
don't know an answer or want reinforcement, you can click to see the
passage of Scripture referenced in the question. You're also on a time
for each question, so that adds to the challenge, and the sound effects
and animations make the game more addicting than most trivia games.
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Airship Genesis: Pathway to Jesus (Fair)
I really enjoy the concept of this game. Your time-traveling spaceship
crash lands in Biblical times. Your goal is to find your missing
shipmates and the power cells for the ship. Along the way, you and your
companions discuss spiritual matters and witness Biblical events. The
gameplay, however, is a bit tedious. You're confined to walk on certain
paths and have to swipe for the character to take each step. It's
supposed to be a puzzle to get around certain objects, but the puzzles
aren't challenging at all, even for children.
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Bible Crossword (Fair)
This crossword puzzle has a variety of questions but could be seen as a
little difficult. I would have liked to have seen more hints about where
to find the answers. I did appreciate, however, that you can check your
answers and see the correct solutions when you're finished with the
puzzle.
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BibleMania - Christian Trivia (Fair)
This might sound counter-intuitive, but this app is too gamified. You earn points, have lives, and can buy coins that help you answer or skip difficult questions. The questions, however, are very easy, so you won't need most of the game's features if you're familiar with the Bible. If you're not familiar with the Bible, you're probably not going to be playing this game. One nice feature is that you can choose to read the verse that the question is based on after you submit your answer. There's are also a fair number of pop-up ads and an emphasis to watch advertising videos to get in-game perks. Overall, I wasn't impressed and wouldn't recommend spending too much time on this one.
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Bible Trivia Wheel - Bible Quiz Game (Fair)
Platform: Android
Publisher: DS Software, 2017
The presentation of this game isn't bad, but the focus on getting points is ridiculously distracting. It feels like you're only answering questions about a third of the time. The rest of the time, you're watching the wheel spin or your points add up, or dealing with a pop-up of some sort. Yes, you can skip all of those things, but that just makes the game too clicky. Over all, my opinion is that it doesn't put user experience first.
The presentation of this game isn't bad, but the focus on getting points is ridiculously distracting. It feels like you're only answering questions about a third of the time. The rest of the time, you're watching the wheel spin or your points add up, or dealing with a pop-up of some sort. Yes, you can skip all of those things, but that just makes the game too clicky. Over all, my opinion is that it doesn't put user experience first.
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Bible Word Cross (Fair)
Swipe the letters to make all the words that fit in the crossword grid.
The letters then fill in Bible verses. It would be better, however, if
the words had something to do with the Bible verse. It's also too easy
of a game, so I lost interest fairly quickly.
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Christian Word Search (Fair)
Platform: Android
Publisher: Divine Trinity Apps, 2016
I like that there are different sizes of grids to choose from. You can
select anywhere from a 6 x 5-letter grid to a 16 x 16-letter grid. The
only reason I'm docking this game is that you can't see all of the words
you're looking for at once. You have to scroll to see all of the words,
and that's not very convenient to the player.
Guardian Light of the World (Fair)
Also known as GLOW
There isn't much Christian content to this game, and it does get a
little bloody. You're a knight trying to recover the Ten Commandments
for your kingdom (don't ask me how your kingdom got the Ten
Commandments). There's a prayer of salvation you can read on the title
screen, and the game is set up to say that you're fighting demons in
your quest. You also gather Bibles as your powerups. Despite the thin
Christian skin on this monster-hacker, my main complaint is that the
movement and aiming are difficult to control.
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Holy Bible Quiz - Test Your Christian Faith Trivia (Fair)
The questions in this trivia app are good, but it's lacking a lot
of the functionality of other free quiz games you can play. First,
there's no way to see the Scripture the question was taken from. You can
narrow down your choices, but that doesn't help your learning much.
The only goal of the game is to get the highest score, and you can keep playing until you answer incorrectly three times. There are also a lot of pop-up ads that break up your gameplay without warning. I do appreciate the rotating artwork displayed behind the questions, but it would be better if the art went with the question. The text itself could also use a little polish with spaces inserted after commas.
The only goal of the game is to get the highest score, and you can keep playing until you answer incorrectly three times. There are also a lot of pop-up ads that break up your gameplay without warning. I do appreciate the rotating artwork displayed behind the questions, but it would be better if the art went with the question. The text itself could also use a little polish with spaces inserted after commas.
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Jigsaw Puzzle - Jesus Jigsaw Christian Games (Fair)
I like the music. I like that you can play in three different
modes (Classic, Switch, and Slider). You can also choose how large to
make your puzzle (from 3x3 to 7x7) and whether you want to challenge
yourself with a timer or a move limit. The drawbacks are the popup ads,
the fact that pieces overlap each other when you choose a large puzzle,
and that you can't choose which puzzle to do. Also, you only get to look
at the image for a few seconds before it breaks into its pieces.
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Moses Freedom Fighter (Fair)
This is a variety game with each of the seven levels representing
a different event in Moses' life with a different style of gameplay.
You'll experience everything from platforming to Tetris to boxing to
aiming to gem-matching. The game is generally is well-done for a
collection of mini-games.
Platform: Android
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Paul's Mission (Fair)
In this RPG Maker game, you
play as Paul and experience some of his story. The townspeople quiz you
on Bible knowledge, and you fight wild animals on your way from town to
town. There are items to purchase and upgrades to make, but the whole
game is rather simple and uses a lot of the default settings of the game
engine. It didn't keep my interest for very long.
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Play the Bible Ultimate Verses (Fair)
This game isn't very challenging, but it is fun to play for a while. All
you have to do is cover each letter of a word with the same color of
tile, and you earn points. Powerups allow you to clear words more
quickly. I like that you're reading the Bible verse as you play, and you
get to test your memory after each level by filling in missing words.
It's also fully voice acted, which is a nice touch. The one downside is
that you have to give the company your email address or log in with
Facebook, which feels a little shady. I can't think of a legitimate
reason they need my information to play a free app.
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Puzzle Jesus Christ (Fair)
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Platform: Android
Publisher: Kaliash Dabhi, 2019
This is a sliding puzzle. You have to move the tiles around to get them in the correct order. You can choose to make your puzzle different sizes (from 3x3 up to 6x6). You start with one image and unlock others as you complete each stage. This is a very simple puzzle app that I would rate higher if it weren't for the high number of ads you have to watch. Basically, every time you press a button, a new ad pops up.
This is a sliding puzzle. You have to move the tiles around to get them in the correct order. You can choose to make your puzzle different sizes (from 3x3 up to 6x6). You start with one image and unlock others as you complete each stage. This is a very simple puzzle app that I would rate higher if it weren't for the high number of ads you have to watch. Basically, every time you press a button, a new ad pops up.
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True or False? (Bible Quiz) (Fair)
This app runs well and looks nice, but there are a couple of detractors
for me. One is the fact that when you start the game and complete a
level (every 10 questions), you get a pop-up ad. The other downside is
that the questions are much too easy. If you're interested in playing
this game, you probably already have a working knowledge of the Bible,
and this game won't challenge you. It will, however, remind you of what
you already know and would be a good review if it weren't for the ad
interruptions. After every question, you can read the Bible verse the
question is based on.
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BibleUP! Bible Riddles (Poor)
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Platform: Android
Publisher: Kupina.me, 2016
I was excited about this game but became quickly disappointed once I started playing. You choose a category, then type in your answers. In my playthrough, I was supposed to name 7 things that had to do with Jesus' birth. The nice thing is that it accepted "shepherd" for the answer it was looking for "Flock." But it did not accept quite a few of the answers I thought it would, including "angel," "Mary," "virgin," and "census." You can ask for a hint, but it will cost you coins, and do you know what they want you to do to get more coins? Watch ads. No, thanks. And with no way to know which correct answers will be accepted, I won't spend any more time with this one.
I was excited about this game but became quickly disappointed once I started playing. You choose a category, then type in your answers. In my playthrough, I was supposed to name 7 things that had to do with Jesus' birth. The nice thing is that it accepted "shepherd" for the answer it was looking for "Flock." But it did not accept quite a few of the answers I thought it would, including "angel," "Mary," "virgin," and "census." You can ask for a hint, but it will cost you coins, and do you know what they want you to do to get more coins? Watch ads. No, thanks. And with no way to know which correct answers will be accepted, I won't spend any more time with this one.
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Bible Quiz (Poor)
The only good things about this trivia game are that there are two game
modes and that it runs well. The game modes are Endless and Timed. The
Timed mode should add an element of excitement as you try to answer
questions as quickly as possible, but it felt unfair because I could
barely read the question and possible answers before my time ran out.
The mix of questions also seems unfair as there are some very easy ones
mixed in with those that are way too hard. There are also way too many
advertisements.
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I like the variety of questions in this game and the fact that there is
an Endless and Timed mode to give you a choice of whether you want the
extra challenge of racing against the clock or not, but there are way
too many ads in this app to be enjoyable. I couldn't even click to start
my first game before a video ad for another app started playing.
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Bible Trivia Game Free (Poor)
The one good point of this app is that whether you answer correctly or
incorrectly, you can read the Bible reference to refresh your memory. On
the downside, the questions are very difficult overall. Second, you
only get to answer two or three questions before another pops up. Some
you can exit out of right way, but others, you have to watch before you
can close them. You can pay to not see the ads, but I would recommend
skipping this one altogether.
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Gospel of John (Poor)
Platform: Android
Publisher: Stupid Brain, 2021
This app allows you to read through a somewhat illustrated story of the Gospel of John. The good thing is that the text is the Biblical story. The developers haven't added their own material. The bad thing is that the graphics do not match the characters in the story. In my screenshot above, you can see "Jesus" talking to his mother "Mary." The only interaction you have with the app is choosing which part to read next. It's a neat idea but poorly executed.
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There's a Bible verse on the screen and an instrumental melody of
an old hymn, but I can't see the point of the objects you're supposed
to find. They don't seem to have anything to do with the verse. Plus,
every time you complete a level, there's an annoying pop-up ad. You also
need to pay to unlock new levels. It might be worth it if the levels
were challenging, but they're not. I can't recommend this game for
anything more than the artwork.
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The Judges (Poor)
Platform: Android
Publisher: Stupid Brain, 2020
This seems like a working game concept, not a publishable game. You pretend to help the various judges by tapping a word or symbol on the screen to deal damage to the enemy in front of you. The problem I had was that the words/symbols didn't appear often enough for me to defeat the enemy with enough life left to face the next enemy.
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Mt. Doubt: christian solitaire game (Poor)
I feel like this game has potential, but it's not really playable
yet. The graphics, sound, game interface are all very nice, but it's
confusing to get started. When I finally understood what was happening, I
realized that there was no strategy to the game. It all depends on the
luck of the draw. You need to draw the right cards to match the Pray,
Learn, Fellowship, and Serve points needed to overcome each
doubt/temptation. Your points reset after each doubt, so you have to
start over.
I could be missing something, but that's what I go out of my trial run with the game. I'd like to encourage the developer to keep working on it as I think this could be a very neat app.
I could be missing something, but that's what I go out of my trial run with the game. I'd like to encourage the developer to keep working on it as I think this could be a very neat app.
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My Place with Jesus (Poor)
This game has appealing graphics, but the wording of the teaching
goes high above children's heads. There are other things to do, but the
meat of the gameplay consists of filling in missing words in the Bible
verses.
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Noah's Ark: Dash N' Splash (Poor)
Platform: PC, Android, iOS
Publisher: JustinTime Studios, 2019
This 3D game shows good effort but needs a little more work. You
play an intrepid Noah, getting ready for the Flood. You’ll meet his
family as well as others in the world as you gather materials, solve
puzzles, and explore the landscape.
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Soldier of God (Poor but Promising)
Platform: Android, iOS
Publisher: M633 Games, 2019
Methinks this developer published too soon. Soldier of God has the building blocks of a great game, complete with smooth controls, nice graphics, and relevant teaching, but the world feels very empty at this point. You can fight demons in the field and take on quests, but combat consists of running into the enemy, and you don't get a choice of how to interact with an NPC. I'm going to keep my eye on this game for future updates. A couple of things I'd like to see is either smaller maps or more people, and a choice of what to say when you see someone. That way, you'd be able to practice how you might help someone.
Publisher: M633 Games, 2019
Methinks this developer published too soon. Soldier of God has the building blocks of a great game, complete with smooth controls, nice graphics, and relevant teaching, but the world feels very empty at this point. You can fight demons in the field and take on quests, but combat consists of running into the enemy, and you don't get a choice of how to interact with an NPC. I'm going to keep my eye on this game for future updates. A couple of things I'd like to see is either smaller maps or more people, and a choice of what to say when you see someone. That way, you'd be able to practice how you might help someone.
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Do You Know of Any Other Christian Video Games for Android?
Let me know in the comments so that I can review them!
Heroes Bible Game: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.adventist.heroes.ii
ReplyDeleteWow this is a great collection! I have recently developed two games that no one has heard of.
ReplyDeleteOne is CrossWord3D which has daily 3D crossword puzzles from Bible verses. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jarjarbits.CrossWord3D
The other is BibleSpeller which is a spelling bee game to learn the books of the Bible.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jarjarbits.BibleSpeller
Not sure if you are still updating this collection but thanks for all the hard work putting this together!