Casual Arcade Gem: Frike Debuts on Android

Some video games get your heart racing and blood pressure spiking—that's part of their appeal. Others offer a calming experience, a path to meditative serenity. Both types have their merits.

Frike, the debut Android game from indie developer chakahacka, uniquely blends both these experiences.

The objective in Frike is simple: survive as long as possible. You control a floating triangle, divided into purple, orange, and green sections. Two left-side buttons control ascent and descent, while a right-side button rotates the triangle.

Frike features a single, yet expansive level—it's infinite. You'll never reach the end.

Scattered throughout Frike's atmospheric, abstract world are colored blocks: white, purple, orange, and green. Scoring involves rotating your triangle to align its corners with matching colored squares.

Colliding with too many mismatched or white squares results in a fiery demise. However, some squares offer bonus effects, slowing your descent to aid precise maneuvering.

Frike exemplifies a minimalist arcade-casual game. While high-score chasing can be intense, it equally allows for relaxed play, simply navigating obstacles and appreciating the visuals.

Beyond its understated graphics, Frike boasts a calming soundtrack of resonant chimes and metallic tones.

If this sounds appealing, download Frike for free now from the Google Play Store.