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NovelShort — Build villages, train troops, battle players in addictive strategy game

Android BlackGemStone
2.1 GP
606,620+
Google Play

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Description

Been playing NovelShort for a couple months now. It’s basically a strategy game where you build up your own village and then raid other players’ bases. Pretty addictive if you’re into that kind of thing.

Here’s what you do: You start off by building up your village – collecting resources, upgrading defenses, training troops. There’s also a clan system where you can team up with friends and coordinate attacks. That’s where it gets really fun. And you can customize your village in different ways too, which is cool.

Look, if you’re a fan of strategy games, you’ll probably like NovelShort. It’s not perfect – the upgrade times can get pretty long at higher levels and the ads can be annoying if you don’t pay. But overall it’s a solid game that’s worth checking out, especially if you want to get into some clan battles.

Editor Opinion

So here's my take on NovelShort. I've tested a bunch of strategy games on my phone and this one's pretty good. The strategic depth is impressive - you've got all these different troops, defenses, and upgrades to manage. It's got that easy-to-learn, hard-to-master vibe. The graphics also look great and it runs smoothly even on my older phone. My main gripe is that the upgrade times get really long at higher levels, which can be frustrating. And the ads can be a bit much if you don't pay. But overall, it's a fun and addictive strategy game that I'd recommend to anyone who's into that kind of thing.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of strategic depth without being overwhelming
  • Graphics look great and run smooth on older phones
  • Free to play, don't need to spend money to enjoy it
  • Clan battles add a fun social element
  • Lots of ways to customize your village

Cons

  • Upgrades take forever at higher levels
  • Gets repetitive after a while
  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay

Specifications

Updated 16.09.2025
Age Rating Mature 17+
Developer BlackGemStone
Android Android 6.0++
Package Name com.novelshort.book

Ratings

42
Google Play
2.1/5
4,013 reviews
Generally Unfavorable
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User Reviews

Janéa Lipscomb Oct 15, 2025

I spent 9.99 for 1100 coins and didn't receive anything. I cleared the cache. sent TWO emails. nothing. they stole my money!!!!

Savannah Warren Oct 15, 2025

this app is fun to read HOWEVER you never get to finish the stories without paying. after chapter 3/4 you have to spend 199 coins for the next chapter (you...

Sammy Wright Oct 15, 2025

I would suggest either making the price of coins cheaper or making the chapters price cheaper. it is ridiculous to think that readers should spend so much to read a...

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