Are there actually any good mobile games? (lemmy.world)

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Mobile games usually get a bad rep as they're usually asset flips and/or MTX-ridden and/or ad-filled, etc., and I'm sure this is actually the case for most games on the app/play store. But are there any ones that are actually good, maybe just something to pass the time with?

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[-] Mr_Dr_Oink@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

I really like the polybridge series of games. Bridge puzzle game worh great mechanics.

Lots of good PC ports. The Kotor series and Baldurs gate 1 and 2 and icewind dale ports are good.

Autochess is fun. Lots of opportunities to spend money but none are important, just cosmetic.

Balatro is good (if you like that game as i do)

And also a series of games called "doors" are fun to pass the time. Like a puzzle box where solving one element opens another until the door is opened.

It is 99% crap on the stores though. I tend to get ports and emulators for most of my mobile gaming.

[-] Master167@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Chess.com

Plenty of bots to get my buttons kicked in chess.

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[-] dangrousperson@feddit.org 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

there are a couple, a lot of them are ports of PC Rogue-like Games.

alphabetically, these are the ones installed on my phone that I actually play.

Balatro

Bloons TD 6

Luck be a Landlord

Mindustry

Mini Metro / Mini Motorways

Monument Valley 1+2

Peglin

Shapez

Super Auto Pets

Turmoil

[-] Sterile_Technique@lemmy.world 0 points 2 months ago

The N64 and earlier emulate really well on mobile. It's a stretch to call those mobile games, but you can have like 1000 titles that take up a grand total of around 20gb.

Controls are pretty wonky in some games - it's hit and miss. Touch screen doesn't pair well with some, especially the N64 titles specifically, but it's usually good enough to be playable.

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[-] Eshrekshion@piefed.social 0 points 2 months ago

Ticket to Ride has a mobile version of the board game. It’s simple but very fun and can be replayed a lot. It’s especially nice when you play against bots because you can play so quickly (as opposed to real life).

[-] bl4kers@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 months ago

I recommend not supporting that company. The old Ticket to Ride app was delisted and servers shuttered. It probably had ~$100 worth of IAP for different maps which couldn't be transferred to the new app

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[-] blarghly@lemmy.world 0 points 2 months ago

NYT Games app. Realistically its just advertising to get you to buy an NYT subscription. The Mini and Wordle are good for killing a few minutes each day.

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[-] Kolanaki@pawb.social 0 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Some PC ports that handle touch controls well, like Xcom 2. And emulators.

[-] Mic_Check_One_Two@reddthat.com 1 points 2 months ago

Yeah, plenty of indie games do really well on mobile formats. Slay the Spire, Balatro, Vampire Survivors, etc… All of those have really basic click-and-drag controls, which means they translate to touchscreen really well. Or if you’re willing to use a Bluetooth controller, (I keep one in my bag), then games like Dead Cells or emulators.

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[-] arararagi@ani.social 0 points 2 months ago

Only ports of premium games, mobile games ironically were at their best before smartphones, java and keitai games are all complete experiences and demakes of other popular games.

Was replaying Deep 3D in an emulador and was surprised how well it sill holds up, also Galaxy on fire 1 and 2, Asphalt 3

Also if you have Netflix their games there are good and complete, like Into the Breach.

[-] Fades@lemmy.world -2 points 2 months ago

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