Since the release of Infinity Blade, mobile gaming has come a long way. Games like Angry Birds have shown that mobile hardware can compete with consoles, and the graphical prowess of smartphones and tablets will only continue to improve. ..
This is a great thing, as mobile gaming offers a wealth of different and unique experiences that traditional console gaming can’t. This means that you can spend more time playing the games you love, and less time playing games that are just designed for mobile devices. This is an important distinction to make, as it allows mobile gamers to experience the best possible games without having to compromise on quality or fun.
- Dragon Quest VIII
- Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
- Mario Party 10
- Sonic Adventure 2
- Super Mario RPG: The Lost Levels
- Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix
- Kingdom Hearts III
- Animal Crossing: New Leaf
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
- Super Smash Bros for Wii U
We’ve played everything on this list and so are basing it on our actual impressions of the games themselves. ..
The game in question must have originated on a console or have launched on both console and PC at the same time. PC-only or PC-to-console ports are excluded. Other than that, anything goes!
Knights Of The Old Republic
Bioware was originally going to make KOTOR for the Xbox, but they decided that they wanted to do a trilogy instead. This is because the original Xbox was a prototype for the later Mass Effect trilogy.
KOTOR is a prequel to the main Star Wars films, set many centuries before the events of the movies. This allows KOTOR to tell its own unique story without conflicting with any other parts of the franchise. The result is an excellent game with a robust RPG system and plenty of replay value. ..
The port for mobile is great, with sharp graphics and a smartly-designed control scheme. If you’re a fan of Star Wars, RPGs or just great games in general then this must be on your shortlist of games to buy.
Android and iOS users can now get the app. ..
Grid Autosport
Grid Autosport is a deep, semi-simulation racing game with jaw-dropping visuals that is also a crazy battery hog. However, the developers have kindly included an in-game battery meter so you don’t have to worry about being unable to make any phone calls. ..
Grid is a great racing game that can be played with or without a gamepad. The controls are easy to learn, but can be difficult to master if you don’t have one. If you’re looking for a great racing game on mobile, look no further than Grid.
Apple and Android are the leading mobile platforms in the world, and they both offer great options for getting your news and entertainment fix. But which one is right for you?
Grand Theft Auto San Andreas
The Android and iOS versions of Grand Theft Auto games are well represented on these platforms. You can buy GTA III and Vice City, which are all worthwhile purchases.
If you’re only going to buy one GTA title on your mobile, then it has to be San Andreas. This is the best of the PS2 3D GTAs, with a fantastic story and plenty to do. It also adds light RPG elements missing from previous installments. ..
The graphics have been upgraded significantly and you can lose yourself for endless hours on the mean streets of San Andreas. The game’s biggest issue is its control schemes. San Andreas was of course designed for a gamepad and you certainly have that as the preferred method of play.
The controls are competent, but they’re not as good as a gamepad. ..
Android and iOS are the most popular mobile platforms in the world, and they offer a variety of ways to get your favorite content on them. If you’re looking for a way to keep up with your favorite authors, or want to watch new movies and TV shows, these platforms are perfect for you.
Xcom: Enemy Unknown/Enemy Within
The game is set in the year 2045, and sees the player taking control of a team of soldiers as they fight to protect humanity from an alien threat. The game features a variety of different units, including tanks, infantry and air units. The player can also create their own teams of soldiers, and share them with other players online.
The mobile game “Warframe” has taken a serious hit in terms of graphics, but the entire story and gameplay is still intact.
Xcom’s Enemy Within app is a great value proposition because it includes all the latest content from the game, making it a great way to stay up-to-date on the latest updates.
Android and iOS users can now get the app. ..
Chrono Trigger
This list of console ports includes ports of classic games from the 16-bit era, as well as ports of modern 3D games. It would be a major oversight not to include the iOS and Android port of Chrono Trigger on this list.
Crono and his many companions are one of the best-selling JRPGs of all time, and the updated version of the game is still as thrilling today as it was when it first came out. The app has been upgraded with a raft of improvements, making it the best version you can play today.
The controls work perfectly for the innovative action scenes that do require some finesse. There is nothing that prohibits a player from finishing the game and it’s another essential mobile title. ..
Android and iOS are the most popular mobile platforms in the world, and they offer a variety of ways to get your favorite content on them. If you’re looking for a way to keep up with your favorite authors, or want to watch new movies and TV shows, these platforms are perfect for you.
Monster Hunter Stories
This is a new, original Monster Hunter game that takes place on a different world and in a different time period. It’s not as hardcore as the others, but it’s still an amazing experience. If you’re looking for an intense monster hunt, this is the game for you!
The game is a JRPG spinoff with its own distinct art style. It tells the story of a young hunter in training and offers hours of exploration and story.
Monster Hunter Stories is a great choice if you want to sink your teeth into a beautiful, fun and satisfying game. The mobile version of the game plays perfectly with touch controls and brings significant visual upgrades over the 3DS original. ..
Android and iOS are the most popular mobile platforms in the world, and they offer a variety of ways to get your favorite content on them. If you’re looking for a way to keep up with your favorite authors, or want to watch new movies and TV shows, these platforms are perfect for you.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the
Lions
Both Android and iOS platforms are devoid of quality strategy RPGs in the vein of Fire Emblem, which is exclusive to Nintendo systems. ..
This mobile RPG from Square Enix is a must-play for fans of strategy games. Set in the world of Ivalice, it features a unique story and characters that are sure to keep you entertained for hours on end.
Final Fantasy fans will love the story and setting in War of the Lions, while others may find it lacking. The game’s great tactical play is undisputed, however. ..
Touch controls are perfect for short bursts of play and at home in any strategy fan’s device. This is an isometric, turn-based tactical game with perfect touch controls that looks amazing.
Android and iOS users can now get the app. ..
Final Fantasy IX
Final Fantasy games have been popular for many years now, and despite the recent release of a few MMOs, the series is still going strong. Fifteen titles in total includes mainline games and a few mobile titles. Despite this popularity, it seems as though the series is not waning in popularity.
The PS2 games that are still available on gaming handhelds are: -Final Fantasy XII -Final Fantasy XIII -Final Fantasy XIV -Dragon Quest VIII
Final Fantasy IX is a better choice for those who want to play the original FFVII on their mobile devices. It has been updated and has many features that make it more appealing to gamers.
The iOS and Android versions of the game have received a major update that includes several new features and cheats to help smooth over some of the more rough edges of 1990s gaming.
Final Fantasy IX is a great return to the series fundamentals, with great characters, a charming story and fun gameplay. It’s the one to own on Android and iOS. ..
Android and iOS users can now get the app. ..
Bully
Rockstar’s earlier games are often overlooked, but they’re some of the most creative and innovative out there. Bully is a great example of this. ..
You play as a schoolboy who is thrown into the mean streets of a private school. Think of it as Grand Theft Auto, but confined to the school grounds. There’s plenty to do, from beating up other kids to taking classes to gain special skills. The GTA DNA is clear to see in Bully, but it really is its own thing and there has never really been anything like it. ..
If you’re looking for a mobile game that offers an engrossing on the go experience, then this one is a great choice.
Android and iOS users can now get the app. ..
Transistor
Transistor is an upcoming action role-playing game developed by Bastion creators Supergiant Games. The game is set in a futuristic world and stars a female protagonist. ..
Their next game, Transistor, is a console release that deserves to be here. The sci-fi setting in Transistor contrasts with the rustic fantasy of Bastion, and you play a voiceless woman who carries a sword containing the digital soul of a man who dies seconds before the story starts.
It’s an ARPG with a isometric turn-based strategy feel. The game is optimized for touch controls and looks great on a phone.
Apple has announced that its new iOS 11 operating system will include a built-in podcast app. This will make it easier for users to discover and listen to podcasts, and it will also make it easier for podcasters to monetize their content. ..
Game On!
This list is not exhaustive. There are plenty of other deserving console ports on both iOS and Android and surely there will be many more. Mobile consoles like the Nintendo Switch are also helping developers get to grips with AAA content on smartphone hardware. Who would have thought that when Skyrim launched it would one day be a handheld title?
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