New and Updated Palm OS Games

Several developers have recently released some exciting new games for the Palm OS Platform. Read on for our overview of some new and updated titles that are sure to kill some time!

This article highlights some new and recently updated games, you can take a look at a list of other games that have been highlighted on PIC in the past here.

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MONSTA
iNDUSTRY Entertainment has released MONSTA. Monsta is a turn based game with arcade character based on logic and strategic way of thinking, MONSTA offers fifty levels various kinds of monsters. From the developers description, Marvelous graphic achievements makes MONSTA very visually interesting and pleasant for player's eye. This goes along with the special touch for details through the whole game.

The game comes in versions for both color and grayscale devices. MONSTA runs on PalmOS 3.5 and above, including PalmOS 5. It's compatible with all the latest devices, supporting some of their new features, like the Tungsten T D-Pad. Levels are designed in ten different environments full of Joe's enemies who are using various artificial intelligence types. Demonstration version is available at iNDUSTRY Entertainment website.

Lemmings
Ardiri.com has released a new level pack for the classic game Lemmings. It’s the first original 30 levels for lemmings compatible on the palm, first of many installments of new "original" levels. Lemmings is an implementation of the classic Lemmings game created by DMA Design.

XCade
In the 80s, what once took enough hardware to fill a good sized closet; can now be carried around in the palm of your hand. A group called Codejedi has developed a Palm OS 5 compatible arcade emulator, similar to the MAME emulator on the PC side. Check out our initial article about XCade or download it here. As of this writing the current version is v1.3 and has support for over 10 games with more on the way.

Astraware
Boasting a very impressive collection of high quality handheld games, Astraware keeps them coming. Their latest is BookWorm, a new word matching/puzzle game. Astrawares descriptiobn reads, A superb word game for beginners and experts alike and a great way to increase your word power!

Hexacto
Hexacto has been very active lately and has brought some new and unique titles to the Palm Platform. Recent releases include Lemonade Inc, The Emperor's Mahjong, Tennis Addict and Pop's Pipes. They have a few software holiday bundles on sale right now if you're looking for a gaming bargain.

Cascata
Cascata games have released Master Thief, a new 3-D Palm OS game. Master Thief is the first totally original 3D game created for the Palm OS platform, and was produced in conjunction with MobileWizardry using a modified version of their advanced 3D Deity Engine. A modified version will be subsequently released for OS 5 XSCALE devices. The game uses photo-realistic imagery to provide advanced detailing of visual stimuli, including both graphics created freehand and digitally re-mastered photography for added realism in places.

Kickoo Creations
Kickoo's Breakout is the high resolution version of Ababall which is still published by iambic. It is a fast action game, with an impressive list of features: It is Palm OS 5 ready, hires+ support, enhanced sounds effects, (Tungsten T) D-pad support, JogDial support and much more. Kickoo’s other title, Taktik, is a tactical game, where two players ( Tak and Tik ) fight with teams made of several pieces. The goal of the game is very simple : capture the opponent princess, while protecting your own one. You can check out the PIC review of an older version.