Google Nexus 7 - compatible games

Dark Skies

by JohnDoeIndustries

Device version: 16 GB WiFi only
Android OS version: 4.2.2
ROOT: No
Game: Dark Skies by JohnDoeIndustries
Cost: Free (Ad-Free)
Game Version: v1.0.0 (@ the time of writing this post)
Installation size: 1.26 MB total (+ ~1.25MB cache)
Controls: Touchscreen
Layout: Landscape
Category: Arcade & Action (according to Google Play)
Compatibility: Good Requires Adobe AIR to be installed
Game-play: Evade the incoming missiles by taping the screen and survive as long as possible. Quite fast paced , but I felt like something was missing in order to make the game a permanent keeper. Worth mentioning is that this game is truly free with no advertisements shown!
Recommendation: Passable though I got bored quickly

Resources required determined with CPU Logger by ECNApps:
CPU Utilization: 22% peak (~13% average)
Memory: 54 MB peak (~ 52 MB average)
Network Utilization: RX: 0KB , TX: 0KB

Note:
- This game does not require network access
- This game is Ad-Free

California Gold Rush

by Digital Chocolate, Inc.

Device version: 16 GB WiFi only
Android OS version: 4.2.2
ROOT: No
Game: California Gold Rush by Digital Chocolate, Inc.
Cost: Free
Game Version: v1.2.10 (@ the time of writing this post)
Installation size: 8.36 MB total (+ ~25KB cache)
Controls: Touchscreen
Layout: Landscape
Category: Arcade & Action (according to Google Play) has elements of Adventure & Strategy
Compatibility: Average
Game-play: It is a nice try of Digital Chocolate to port this game to Android , but the version been tested still needs some bugs to be ironed out. I really like the idea of a entertaining game that is humble in space and recourse requirements and CGR manages to do just that. Dig fast and dig deep , collect gold and plenty other goodies to achieve a highest possible score!
Recommendation: Passable

Resources required determined with CPU Logger by ECNApps:
CPU Utilization: 36% peak (~18% average)
Memory: 56 MB peak (~ 53 MB average)
Network Utilization: RX: 5KB , TX: 4KB

Note:
- This game is not yet fully optimized to cover the entire width of the Nexus 7's screen , on the right side of the screen is a visible (mostly black) bar of ~30-50 pixel width - the game is playable though
- The game sometimes refuses to shut down , instead it tends to restart and loop back to the games menu
- The game is playable without network access

Tower Bloxx : My City

by Digital Chocolate, Inc.

Device version: 16 GB WiFi only
Android OS version: 4.2.2
ROOT: No
Game: Tower Bloxx : My City by Digital Chocolate, Inc.
Cost: Free
Game Version: v1.0.4 (@ the time of writing this post)
Installation size: 7.84 MB total (+ ~32KB cache)
Controls: Touchscreen
Layout: Landscape
Category: Brain & Puzzle (according to Google Play) has elements of Strategy
Compatibility: Good
Game-play: Build a thriving city district. High quality built skyscrapers and roads will increase population and value. Upgrade existing towers to increase their value even further. The game features story and time attack playing modes.
Recommendation: Worth a try

Resources required determined with CPU Logger by ECNApps:
CPU Utilization: 40% peak (~25% average)
Memory: 52 MB peak (~ 51 MB average)
Network Utilization: RX: 11KB , TX: 5KB

Note:
- The game sometimes refuses to shut down , instead it tends to restart and loop back to the games menu (identical to California Gold Rush by Digital Chocolate)
- The game is playable without network access

3D Rollercoaster Rush New York

by Digital Chocolate, Inc.

Device version: 16 GB WiFi only
Android OS version: 4.2.2
ROOT: No
Game: 3D Rollercoaster Rush New York by Digital Chocolate, Inc.
Cost: Free (features Pocket Arena)
Game Version: v1.6.1 (@ the time of writing this post) the Android App info says "Turbo Boat"
Installation size: 38.94 MB total (+ ~40KB cache)
Controls: Touchscreen
Layout: Landscape
Category: Arcade & Action (according to Google Play) has elements of Racing , Strategy & Adventure
Compatibility: Very Good
Game-play: This game features a healthy mix of racing , action , adventure and strategy all in one. Control the roller-coaster kart and try to achieve a highest possible satisfaction of the customers. Make it You goal to receive three stars on every track! I felt that more of the upcoming track should be visible in order to time the karts throttle/brake better. The 3D rotating game play is a nice feature but tends to annoy sometimes. In "Play Race" mode the ghost kart always has a magically better start and higher climbing speeds making it very difficult to beat it! In the end , it is a very nice game from Digital Chocolate.
Recommendation: Try It

Resources required determined with CPU Logger by ECNApps:
CPU Utilization: 30% peak (~21% average)
Memory: 54 MB peak (~ 53 MB average)
Network Utilization: RX: 1KB , TX: 0KB

Note:
- The game is playable without network access

Crazy Penguin Assault Free

by Digital Chocolate, Inc.

Device version: 16 GB WiFi only
Android OS version: 4.2.2
ROOT: No
Game: Crazy Penguin Assault Free by Digital Chocolate, Inc.
Cost: Free (offers free play of "Zombie Lane")
Game Version: v1.0.36 (@ the time of writing this post)
Installation size: 2.55 MB total (+ ~24KB cache)
Controls: Touchscreen
Layout: Landscape
Category: Casual (according to Google Play) has elements of Action & Strategy
Compatibility: Good
Game-play: Catapult penguin troops at the polar bears in order to take them out. But beware , You have a limited amount of penguins at Your disposal and the bears tend to hide behind ice blocks protecting them from Your assault. Picking up other goodies will increase Your final score. The controls are less then optimal , when playing in frenzy mode it is difficult to place the dynamite accurately. Also , the screen view looks too much zoomed out with little content and lots of sky. All said , the game could benefit from additional improvements.
Recommendation: Passable

Resources required determined with CPU Logger by ECNApps:
CPU Utilization: 34% peak (~23% average)
Memory: 44 MB peak (~ 42 MB average)
Network Utilization: RX: 118KB , TX: 9KB

Note:
- The game sometimes refuses to shut down , instead it tends to restart and loop back to the games menu (identical to California Gold Rush & Tower Bloxx My City by Digital Chocolate)
- The game is playable without network access

Dirt Road Trucker 3D

by 3dinteger

Device version: 16 GB WiFi only
Android OS version: 4.2.2
ROOT: No
Game: Dirt Road Trucker 3D by 3dinteger
Cost: Free , Ad-Supported (Full screen advertisements)
Game Version: v1.3.1 (@ the time of writing this post)
Installation size: 25.0 MB total (+ ~7.06MB cache)
Controls: Tilt & Touchscreen (On-Screen controls)
Layout: Landscape
Category: Racing (according to Google Play) has elements of Strategy & Adventure
Compatibility: Good
Game-play: Drive Your truck on a dirt road evading obstacles , adjusting Your speed according to road conditions and deliver Your cargo without losing more then 50% of it. On screen controls are very good , graphics are quite nice , sound is average - in game music is somewhat annoying after a few levels.
Recommendation: Worth a try Though I found it a little slow paced ;)

Resources required determined with CPU Logger by ECNApps:
CPU Utilization: 39% peak (~24% average)
Memory: 99 MB peak (~ 80 MB average)
Network Utilization: RX: 545KB , TX: 53KB

Note:
- This game features full screen advertisements between levels!
- The game is playable without network access

Defend The Bunker

by AppOn

Device version: 16 GB WiFi only
Android OS version: 4.2.2
ROOT: No
Game: Defend The Bunker by AppOn
Cost: Free , Ad-Supported (Banner & Full-screen Ads)
Game Version: v1.6 (@ the time of writing this post)
Installation size: 19.96 MB total (+ ~5.66MB cache)
Controls: Touchscreen
Layout: Landscape
Category: Arcade & Action (according to Google Play) has elements of Strategy
Compatibility: Good
Game-play: This is a Tower Defense clone with simple graphics and sound effects. Although I like Tower Defense games I was unable to like this one enough to keep it. The enemies are gaining strength disproportionate to Your own tower upgrade capabilities making the game difficult (at best) to play.
Recommendation: Passable

Resources required determined with CPU Logger by ECNApps:
CPU Utilization: 36% peak (~18% average)
Memory: 88 MB peak (~ 76 MB average)
Network Utilization: RX: 321KB , TX: 28KB

Note:
- This game features Full-screen & Banner advertisements between levels
- The game is playable without network access

Farm Frenzy Free

by HeroCraft Ltd

Device version: 16 GB WiFi only
Android OS version: 4.2.2
ROOT: No
Game: Farm Frenzy Free by HeroCraft Ltd
Cost: Free , In-Game purchases , Ad-Supported (Banner & Full-screen Ads including Ad-Screen-Lock)
Game Version: v1.2.12 (@ the time of writing this post)
Installation size: 16.49 MB total (+ ~5.68MB cache)
Controls: Touchscreen
Layout: Landscape
Category: Casual (according to Google Play) has elements of Strategy
Compatibility: Good
Game-play: Farm Frenzy for Android , and on top of that fully compatible with high density screens of tablet PC's. Manage Your farm and fulfill given tasks to proceed to the next level. That is all very nice , but come on HeroCraft: in game banner advertisements that cover game progress information and full screen advertisements featuring a 15 second screen lock?! Thanks but no thanks! :glare:
Recommendation: Look for alternatives The advertisement screen-lock and in-game ads are huge downers!

Resources required determined with CPU Logger by ECNApps:
CPU Utilization: 36% peak (~12% average)
Memory: 96 MB peak (~ 91 MB average)
Network Utilization: RX: 76KB , TX: 38KB

Note:
- Full-screen advertisements featuring a 15 second screen lock are show between levels & Banner advertisements are shown during game play covering part of the game progress info
- The game is playable without network access but will keep locking the screen and showing advertisements

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Any comments and/or opinions made in this post are mine alone!
By all means , try the game and decide for Yourself!
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Zombie Derby

by HeroCraft Ltd

Device version: 16 GB WiFi only
Android OS version: 4.2.2
ROOT: No
Game: Zombie Derby by HeroCraft Ltd
Cost: Free , In-Game purchases , Ad-Supported
Game Version: v1.0.5 (@ the time of writing this post)
Installation size: 44.46 MB total (+ ~5.79MB cache)
Controls: Tilt & Touchscreen (on screen controls)
Layout: Landscape
Category: Racing (according to Google Play) has elements of Action & Shoot 'Em Up
Compatibility: Good
Game-play: This is a "go the distance" game featuring limited and short levels (4+1) and vehicles (5). Graphics are good , sound effects barely average and the controls are acceptable. I found the game play somewhat annoying as one is unable to pass a certain stage without pretty much all the upgrades of the specific vehicle. Trouble is one is unable to use that upgraded vehicle on the next level as it tends to have some obstacle that requires You to go purchase and upgrade the next vehicle. I got through the game quickly and somewhat annoyed - You try it yourself but don't expect too much.
Recommendation: Passable but no match for Hill Climb Racing by Fingersoft even though it doesn't feature zombies ;)

Resources required determined with CPU Logger by ECNApps:
CPU Utilization: 34% peak (~22% average)
Memory: 107 MB peak (~ 97 MB average)
Network Utilization: RX: 52KB , TX: 28KB

Note:
- The game is playable without network access

Lynx Lunar Racer

by UnileverAustralia

Device version: 16 GB WiFi only
Android OS version: 4.2.2
ROOT: No
Game: Lynx Lunar Racer by UnileverAustralia
Cost: Free , In-Game purchases
Game Version: v1.2.0 (@ the time of writing this post)
Installation size: 19.09 MB total (+ ~96.00KB cache)
Controls: Touchscreen (on screen controls)
Layout: Landscape
Category: Racing (according to Google Play) has elements of Action & Adventure
Compatibility: Good
Game-play: Another "go the distance" game , this time a true gem! Drive Your lunar vehicle as far as possible , collect coins , earn additional ones by making crazy stunts (flying, wheelies, flips) and unlock stages , vehicles and upgrades. This one features really nice graphics , good sound effects and simple controls. It is a challenging one though , earning coins without purchasing them through the app isn't easy. If You like this kind of games and You are up for a challenge then give it a try! :)
Recommendation: Try it

Resources required determined with CPU Logger by ECNApps:
CPU Utilization: 36% peak (~25% average)
Memory: 108 MB peak (~ 100 MB average)
Network Utilization: RX: 12KB , TX: 13KB

Note:
- The game is playable without network access
- the game is missing a "Exit" option within it menu , pushing "Back" or "Home" on Your Nexus 7 will only minimize the game