Games that changed the idea of mobile gaming

Over time, games for mobile devices are becoming increasingly sophisticated and of higher quality. But not so long ago, there was an opinion that mobile games could not compete with games for consoles and PC. But some projects have changed this opinion, surpassing some games for consoles and PC and are in the “Hall of Fame mobile games” according to BG Games by a factor of ten!

Angry Birds

The first game that changed the idea of mobile gaming was Angry Birds, released by Rovio in 2009. This game showed that mobile games could be simple, funny, and qualitative, with brilliant graphics and addictive gameplay. The significant advantage of the game was its mechanics, which were exciting and appealing to users of all genders and ages.

Temple Run and Subway Surfers

In 2010, Imangi Studios released Temple Run, another major step for mobile gaming. This game had simple but addictive gameplay and was so successful that it was downloaded over 170 million times in the first year after release. And a few years later, in 2012, a game was released that is still considered relevant, and if you haven’t played it, you’ve probably heard of it – Subway Surfers. The best part is that the game still has updates, and the number of downloads has exceeded 4 billion!

Clash of Clans

The next game that changed the idea of mobile gaming was Clash of Clans, released by Supercell in 2012. This is a strategy game in which players create and manage their village, defend it from attacks, and attack other players’ villages. Clash of Clans was the first mobile game to generate a billion dollars. It’s a great result, isn’t it?

Flappy Bird

2013, trillions of lost nerve cells worldwide, yellow bird. We think you know what we’re talking about. Yes, it was in 2013 that the game Flappy Bird was released on iOS and Android, and it immediately gained worldwide popularity. Millions of users tried to set a record in this game to brag to their friends, but there were recorded cases when the attempt to set a record in Flappy Bird ended, at best, with a broken phone screen.

An interesting fact – the game was implemented in the Swift language by a Vietnamese developer in just a couple of hours, and the creator could not even assume that the game would be immortalized in the memory of every smartphone user of the time!

Pokémon GO

Another game that changed the perception of mobile gaming is Pokémon GO, released by Niantic in 2016. This game was the first of its kind because it used augmented reality to create a gaming environment. Players could search for and catch Pokémon in the real world using their mobile device’s camera and GPS. Pokémon GO became a global phenomenon, with over a billion downloads in its first year of release.

Conclusion

Mobile games are a great way to pass the time and have fun, and many people use mobile games for competitions between friends or family! What’s your highest score in a game of Flappy Bird? Or what is the rarest Pokémon you’ve ever caught?

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