Crazy Tractor pits man against seagull in the ultimate test of survival (and steering) on mobile
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Crazy Tractor pits man against seagull in the ultimate test of survival (and steering) on mobile

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Since it's been a busy Wednesday, let's end the day with something relatively humble and interesting. At least, that's what I thought when I first looked at Crazy Tractor, but it would seem that it's anything but quiet and calm! In fact, I'd say it definitely lives up to the name. Crazy Tractor quite simply pits man against seagull in a race for survival. Behind the wheel of your tractor (or, indeed, other vehicles), your only goal is to survive by escaping the seagulls trying to destroy you. You'll have to watch out not just for your avian foes but also hazards spread across three different worlds, not to mention dangerous bosses. ... [MORE]

  • Crazy Tractor is a survival racer available now on iOS and Android
  • Hope behind the wheel and avoid being torn apart by hordes of irate seagulls
  • Dodge hazards in three different worlds, customise your tractor and driver, and struggle to survive

Since it's been a busy Wednesday, let's end the day with something relatively humble and interesting. At least, that's what I thought when I first looked at Crazy Tractor, but it would seem that it's anything but quiet and calm! In fact, I'd say it definitely lives up to the name.

Crazy Tractor quite simply pits man against seagull in a race for survival. Behind the wheel of your tractor (or, indeed, other vehicles), your only goal is to survive by escaping the seagulls trying to destroy you. You'll have to watch out not just for your avian foes but also hazards spread across three different worlds, not to mention dangerous bosses.

Fortunately, at your beck and call, you'll have not just your trusty tractor but also 12 different drivers with their own distinctive abilities. You'll also have 12 different modules to swap in and out of your tractor, letting you adapt not just to regular missions but also dailies with evolving challenges and lucrative rewards.

I've got a brand-new combine harvester

As I've often said, the best mobile games (in my opinion) are those which emulate the appeal of the old Flash genre. Fast-paced, with simple gameplay loops and straightforward appeal, and that's exactly the vibe I get from Crazy Tractor.

Admittedly, the graphics may be a bit... eclectic (even I have a bit of trouble unpacking what's going on). Equally, you can't deny the simple appeal of dodging the airborne rats which plague us all. And you can find just that power fantasy out now on iOS and Android.

Still, if you're on the lookout for even more indie fun, then you've come to the right place. We've got our list of the top 13 upcoming indies from our Big Indie Pitch at Pocket Gamer Connects, where we get to hear about fabulous upcoming releases for mobile.

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