Mobile phone gaming has come along way over the years. Many phone makers have tried and failed, but it was not until Apple released the iPhone that we truly saw the emergence mobile gaming for the masses. Nowadays you can see people from all walks of life tapping their screens on the train trying to beat their best scores.
Even though the graphics and processing power of mobile phones has improved by leaps and bounds the most popular games are not necessarily the ones with the most versatile gameplay or impressive visuals. Actually some of the most popular mobile phone games have neither of these attributes. In some cases they simply provide a seriously addictive experience which you can quickly and easily play intermittently, while jumping on the bus or train while you are out and about. They are casual gaming experiences as opposed to hardcore gaming.
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You control an alien tilting your phone from left to right trying to jump to different platforms while being attacked by evil aliens. You can submit your score globally to see if you are the best jumper. This game was developed by Lima Sky and has been mentioned in various media across the world. So far it has been downloaded well over 5 million times. This game has to get a rating 4 out of 5 for a retro experience with a modern twist.
Bejeweled is very simple to play but very hard to put down. You have to match gems making horizontal and vertical lines during timed play which adds a pressure element. This game has been around for years and has stood the test of time due to its appeal and addictive gameplay. The browser version of this game was reportedly launched in 2001 and apparently since that time there has been over 150 million downloads making it one of the most popular games ever. Bejeweled has a rating 4 out of 5 it is an old favourite which is good fun for players of all
Even though the graphics and processing power of mobile phones has improved by leaps and bounds the most popular games are not necessarily the ones with the most versatile gameplay or impressive visuals. Actually some of the most popular mobile phone games have neither of these attributes. In some cases they simply provide a seriously addictive experience which you can quickly and easily play intermittently, while jumping on the bus or train while you are out and about. They are casual gaming experiences as opposed to hardcore gaming.
However with more powerful …show more content…
You control an alien tilting your phone from left to right trying to jump to different platforms while being attacked by evil aliens. You can submit your score globally to see if you are the best jumper. This game was developed by Lima Sky and has been mentioned in various media across the world. So far it has been downloaded well over 5 million times. This game has to get a rating 4 out of 5 for a retro experience with a modern twist.
Bejeweled is very simple to play but very hard to put down. You have to match gems making horizontal and vertical lines during timed play which adds a pressure element. This game has been around for years and has stood the test of time due to its appeal and addictive gameplay. The browser version of this game was reportedly launched in 2001 and apparently since that time there has been over 150 million downloads making it one of the most popular games ever. Bejeweled has a rating 4 out of 5 it is an old favourite which is good fun for players of all