I’m not a gamer, and I do not claim to be one now. When I was younger, I’d watch my brother play video games, but didn’t play myself, and that was OK. I’ve never taken part in the phone game crazes (nope, no "Temple Run" or "Flappy Bird" for me). So when a bunch of the YouTubers I watch started talking about a phone game called "Best Fiends," I was skeptical. The more I heard about it though, the more I was intrigued. I finally gave in and downloaded the game, and thus began my love of "Best Fiends." In honor of October being "Best Fiend’s" birthday month, here are seven reasons why "Best Fiends" is the best game.
1. The fiends are adorable.
The goal of the game is to defeat the slugs, and to help you accomplish this are cute, but powerful, fiends. Throughout the game you rescue the fiends; it’s always exciting to find a new one! The baby fiends are absolutely adorable, and "Best Fiends" allows you to level up your fiends without changing their appearance (if you so desire). The fiends even dance after you successfully complete a level. How cute is that?
2. The game involves strategy.
3. There are tips.
While you wait for the game to start and after unsuccessfully completing a level (don’t worry, it happens to the best of us) a tip appears on the screen. These tips are actually really helpful. I was struggling with a level, thinking that it was impossible to get past, when I read a tip and followed the advice. My next try, I beat the level. "Best Fiends" wants you to succeed.
4. Your good effort is rewarded.
If you fail a level, that’s alright, because you can pick a reward for trying. And, it’s a surprise to see what’s under the box!
5. The levels are endless.
I seriously don’t think the game will ever end. But that means more for me to play, so I’m OK with having literally hundreds of levels. This also means that you can play the game for hours and hours (as long as you do not run out of energy). Need a study break? Bored? Wishing to avoid life’s responsibilities? "Best Fiends" has you covered.
6. There are mini games.
If there’s a level you just can’t beat and need to take a break from, but you don’t want to stop playing "Best Fiends," or if you want more diamonds or meteormites, there are three mini games. You can spin the Fiend of Fortune, play Lug’s Lootballoon, or play a specific fiend’s quest. Lug’s Lootballoon and fiend quests require you to get to a certain level first, but that’s just more motivation!
7. There are occasionally special quests!
Recently, "Best Fiends" has incorporated special, limited time quests into the game, such as a Scavenger Hunt and a Slug Hunt. "Best Fiends" is always coming up with new and creative ways to make the game more interactive and enjoyable. I can tell that they really care about the game and its players.
And, if you cannot get enough of "Best Fiends" and want more in your life (who doesn’t?) there’s now "Best Fiends Forever!" In this spinoff game, you tap the slugs to defeat them. The same fiends help you along the journey, but they now have different powers. If you’re a fan of "Best Fiends," I definitely recommend checking out "Best Fiends Forever."
