Mobile games are a great way to keep yourself entertained if you need to pass some time. The best thing about them is that they’re virtually location-independent, given the fact that most people tend to carry their smartphones with them all the time. Since you probably don’t have all the time in the world, however, you need to be a bit picky when it comes to determining which games deserve your attention.
To help with your decision, here are some key elements to look for:
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1- Interactivity and depth
Particularly important in the multiplayer type of games, interactivity is having a chance to counter your opponent’s strategy in case they made a mistake or you simply saw it coming because it was too predictable. This rewards the type of players who are willing to go the extra mile and learn as much as they can about the game. If you know what your opponent is up to and the in-game mechanics don’t allow you to do something about it, this is a sign that the game design is not that polished.
2- A huge and supportive community
Whenever there’s something on your mind that you would like to ask other players about, you should be given a chance to do so via the forums or one of the Facebook groups. That way, the community can solve problems together, come up with great ideas, and even educate the newer players on a particular strategy, in-game mechanic, or something similar. A huge and supportive community indicates that the game is alive and people still enjoy playing it.
3- Graphics and sound
Graphics and sound, while not that important to some, are still one of the core elements of what makes a game attractive, especially to the younger generation of gamers. For example, this is what’s likely to convince someone to start playing Final Fantasy 15, a great example of a mobile game that showcases the best of what the modern smartphone technology can deliver, even though its strategical elements and depth is what makes someone stick with it for longer periods of time.
4- Fun factor
Chess, for example, is a game that stood the test of time and has a virtually infinite level of depth. It has a strong community to this very day. However, when it comes to its fun factor, many players go for other games instead, typically the ones that do not require such an extensive time investment just to get reasonably proficient at. The most popular games out there are usually structured in such a way that they’re easy to learn, but hard to master (and that trying to master them is also fun and engaging at all times).
5- Developers keep making it better
If a particular game enjoys a continued support from developers who keep trying to make it better, that’s great news. Simply put, by starting your gaming journey today and investing your time and energy to keep getting better and better, you can be fairly confident that the scene will still be very much alive and well for months and possibly even years from now, which should motivate you enough to become the best you possibly can.
Conclusion
The most popular and widely successful mobile games share most, if not all of these traits. By knowing what to look out for, you’ll have a higher chance of picking something that will never fail to keep you fascinated and entertained.
