Frike: A Minimalist Mobile Game That's Both Thrilling and Relaxing
Some games pump you up; others soothe you. Frike, the debut Android game from indie developer chakahacka, masterfully blends both experiences.
Your objective in Frike is simple: survive as long as possible. You control a floating triangle with purple, orange, and green segments. Use the on-screen controls to ascend, descend, and rotate your triangular protagonist.
Don't let the single level fool you; Frike's world is infinite. You'll never reach the end. This endless landscape is populated with colored blocks (white, purple, orange, and green). Match your triangle's segments to the corresponding blocks to score points.
Crashing into too many mismatched or white blocks results in a fiery demise. However, some blocks offer bonus effects, slowing your descent to provide extra time for precise maneuvering.
Frike exemplifies the minimalist arcade genre. While high-score chasing can be intense, the game also offers a relaxing experience, allowing players to simply drift through the abstract environment and appreciate the visuals and soundscape.
The game features understated graphics and a meditative soundtrack of resonant chimes and metallic pings. If this sounds appealing, download Frike for free from the Google Play Store today.