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Albeit I do like indulging in the odd mobile game now and again, there are times where playing against the computer gets a bit repetitive and boring. It’s far more realistic (and competitive) to play multiplayer games against real people than against computer algorithms. And multiplayer games don’t have to be restricted to one device either: there are geysers of games that can be loved no matter what platform you are running.

So, without further ado (and in no particular order), here are my top ten cross-platform multiplayer games that you can love whether you’re on Android or iOS.

Starlet Legends

Starlet Legends is an MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) game set in space, where the idea is to travel through the galaxy completing missions and asserting your place in the universe. You have to finish missions and progress through the gameplay, which will give you access to more powerful technology and weapons.

Starlet Legends is mostly free to play, but if you want to save your progress or purchase unique items or equipment, you’ll need to purchase the in-app currency known as “Platinum Credits”.

Requires: Android Two.0 and above / iPad two running iOS Four.0 and above

Zynga Poker

Zynga is mostly known for making a certain annoying farm game on Facebook, but their Poker game is pretty good (and free too). Once you’ve signed in with your Facebook account you can play Texas Hold ‘Em poker with anyone who is logged onto the service, including your Facebook friends, no matter what device they are using.

You get a fair amount of free chips when you sign up and if you keep shove notifications on (and use the app every day), you’ll get a daily bonus of $Two,000 worth of chips. (Extra chips can be bought with an in-app purchase).

Requires: Varies (Android) / iOS Three.0 and above

Scrabble

Scrabble for me means sitting in front of the fire after Christmas Day dinner and squabbling with my family attempting to persuade them that ZQ is a word (eyeing as each letter is worth ten points and I just managed to grab that triple letter square…).

With the mobile version, there’s no debating words thanks to the extensive built-in dictionary, and you can play on your own against the computer or against your mates either on Facebook or via e-mail invite.

Requires: Android Two.1 and above / iOS Trio.0 and above

Age of Defenders

Age of Defenders is a multiplayer tower defence game where the aim is both to defend your base from being attacked by enemy units as well as attack the other bases in the game. You can choose inbetween six different towers, with each one having special advantages, and you also have to manage your resources cautiously as well, ensuring you’ve got enough to build extra towers.

Age of Defenders will only work on Android tablets and the 2nd/3rd generation iPad.

Requires: Android Two.Two and above, one GHz processor and one GB of RAM free / iPad two running iOS Four.0 and above

Scramble with Friends

Scramble is another game plucked from Zynga’s popular “…with Friends” series, and I think it is lightly the best and most addictive. You have two minutes to attempt and find as many words in a four x four grid of letters, a bit like a wordsearch. You can stir horizontally, diagonally and vertically in any direction and there are several aids to help you, which can freeze time, shuffle the grid round, and give clues.

Albeit the free version works well, it is gasped by adverts so it’s best to indulge in the paid version, which is only a dollar.

Price: Free (ad-supported) / $0.99 (ad-free)

Requires: Android Two.Two and above / iOS Four.0 and above

I’m sure everyone has played UNO at some point in their lives. Now, there’s an online multiplayer version for mobile devices! The basic gameplay hasn’t switched much, but there are a number of different gaming modes and you can customise your game depending on the rules you play by (such as 7-0 and Jump-in).

If you fancy playing by yourself, then UNO also has a tournament mode, which gets progressively more difficult (and frustrating) as you go along.

Requires: Varies (Android) / iOS Trio.1.Three and above

Modern Combat Three

Modern Combat three is a cross-platform FPS (very first person shooter) featuring a good solo campaign (13 missions from Los Angeles to Pakistan) and an utterly varied gameplay (such as escort, search and demolish, helicopter, and Four×Four pursue missions).

The graphics are indeed something to be marvelled at, and in multiplayer mode you can play up to twelve different players in six special maps and seven different modes. There are even customised weapons to help you climb to the top of the team leader board!

Modern Warfare three requires about 1.Five GB of free space on your device (Android and iOS)

Requires: Android Two.1 and above / iOS Four.0 and above

Throw The Ball

Throw the Ball permits you to recreate memories of the funfair with their app for Android and iOS devices. The game features four different modes: Rolling Race, Ball of Time, Chill Mode and a four-player multiplayer mode.

There are five different game boards to play with and you can unlock up to twelve ballsack (each one featuring different powers, of course), along with other little Easter eggs such as power-ups and bonuses.

Requires: Android Two.Two and above / iOS Three.1.Trio and above

N.O.V.A. Two

N.O.V.A. Two is pretty much Mobile Halo and goes after on from the immensely popular N.O.V.A., which was released back in 2009. The fresh version is set six years later, and features a entire fountain of improvements: fresh enemies, a larger range of weapons and powers, and a much more diverse gameplay.

The single player campaign has twelve chapters to work through and the multiplayer mode permits you to play up to ten people either locally or online in five different modes on ten different maps. You can play either against your friends or against anyone via Gameloft LIVE! and you can view your rating using the worldwide leaderboards either in the game or on their website.

Requires: Android Two.Two and above / iOS Three.1.Trio and above

Real Racing Two

If you want a excellent multiplayer racing game for Android and iOS, look no further than Real Racing Two. You can choose inbetween thirty officially licensed cars, including the two thousand ten Nissan GT-R and the two thousand twelve McLaren MP4-12C, and there are fifteen different tracks to race on. The game is powered by the developers’ own Mint3D engine for super-quality graphics and the online multiplayer mode permits you to race against up to sixteen different players (or eight locally on Wi-Fi).

Price: Free (Android – basic version) / $Four.99 (iOS)

Requires: Varies (Android) / iOS Four.0 and above

The games mentioned above are my private favourites, but I’m always looking for more. What am I missing out on?

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