Currently, we are a point where smartphones are exceedingly capable and powerful enough to handle state of the art games and applications that have been built with exceedingly high-quality graphics and intense gameplay. Android based phones continue to control the wider mobile gaming platform with smartphone games becoming one of the most lucrative businesses in the world.
Over the past decade, mobile gaming has developed tremendously such that we cannot imagine spending one day without playing our favorite games. This in turn has seen the introduction of a wide selection of smartphone games ranging from adrenaline driven games such as Asphalt and Need for Speed to strategy based games such as Clash of Clans. With that being said, what are some of the most addictive phone games for android, iPhone, tablet and iPad users?
If you are looking for brand new addictive mobile phone games that will keep you entertained all day long, then here is a list of the top 10 most addictive smartphone games, aka the best games to play over the phone.
10. 8-Ball
As one of the most played pocket billiards game on the internet, Google Play Store and App store, 8-Ball is a highly addictive billiards application for smartphone gamers. This game features highly colorful graphics and a rather robust online community. Created by Miniclip, 8-Ball has been optimized for the iPhone. 8-Ball consists of five levels: Sydney, Tokyo, Las Vegas, Moscow, and London. To play each level, the player is required to pay an entry fee using the in-game currency. The levels have progressively higher fees. If you, the player happens to record a win, then you will earn twice the amount that you had paid.
9. Sprinkle
Sprinkle is an entertaining puzzler which is a great example of how gaming applications should be created. It is one game that will keep you busy for longer hours. As a puzzle based fire extinguishing game, Sprinkle has been contrived with real life water physics. In this game, you are required to control the water cannon by changing its angle and height and then squirt the water to extinguish the fires. As you continue with the game play, the game continues to be more challenging. Sprinkle is a fun game for all age groups.
8. Draw Something
Draw Something is an exceedingly simple smartphone game which lets you couple up in a drawing game on your smartphone device. The main aim of the game is to guess what the other player is drawing. As a turn based game, you are expected to be both online concurrently. This in turn makes this game ideal for casual gaming. To play this game you are expected first to sign up. The signing up process can be done via Facebook. Once the application has access to your Facebook account, it will then generate a list of your friends on Facebook who have the application installed on their phones. You can then select someone from the list and then start playing the game.
7. Fieldrunners
This application is a tower defensive game, where the player is expected to design his or her own maze by making use of the weapon towers. The enemies will try to escape using the maze, thus you will be expected to think and then come up with the right maze which is going to defeat the enemies. As a brain child of Subatomic studios, Fieldrunners is available on Android, iPhone, PSP, iPad and NDSi gaming platforms. Additionally, this world class game offers a wide assortment of upgradable towers that the player can choose from.
6. Trials Extreme 4
Just like its name suggest, Trials Extreme is a sports based game where the player will ride a trial bike while racing through exceedingly dangerous obstacles. In this game, you are expected to race to the finish line without falling off the bicycle. During the initial stages of the game, you will be performing some spectacular stunts but as the game proceeds you will be expected to perform some more complicated stunts. Apart from participating in individual races, this game also allows you, the player to participate in world class tournaments and compare your results with that of other players in the world.
5. X Construction
If you happen to be either a brain or puzzle loving smartphone owner, then X Construction is an application that must be on your device. However, this game can be quite challenging irrespective of the difficulty level that you will be playing i.e. normal difficulty or insane hard. In this game, you will be expected to construct a bridge between two points. The bridge that you will construct, should be strong enough such that it allow vehicles to easily pass through. Just like any other brain or puzzle game, X Construction has been designed with exceedingly simple graphics thus it can smoothly on much older phone models.
4. Bloons TD5
Apart from being one of the most comprehensive tower defense applications, Bloons TD5 is a game that offers numerous unlockable towers, levels, upgrades, achievements and several other features. Bloons TD5 is much similar to Fieldrunners, though the Unit escape path has been predefined in the application maps. With that said, Bloons TD5 is absolutely free of charge and delivers hours of fun and challenging play to both the new players and the experienced players. In this game, you will be expected to build awesome towers and then select your most preferred upgrades. As one of the most popular downloads for mobile phones, this game also offers regular upgrades which ensure that the game remains both fun and fresh.
3. Hungry Shark Evolution
Hungry Shark evolution is a game where the player, is expected to control an exceedingly hungry shark that has a thirst for blood in an ocean that has lots of fish and humans alike. So as to remain alive, you will be expected to roam in the ocean and then consume anything that you will find. As you continue feeding, the shark continues to increase in size. When playing the game, be sure to avoid the boats and the bombs. Hungry shark evolution has been designed with a total of 11 different types of sharks and an estimated 70 missions.
2. Bejeweled Blitz
As one of the internet most favorite puzzle game, Bejeweled Blitz is a game where the player is expected to match 3 gems in a single row. The gems can be matched horizontally, vertically and even diagonally. While playing the game, the player will earn achievements and coins. Once the player matches 5 gems in a row successfully, there will an instant explosion. With that being said, Bejeweled Blitz is an ideal stress reliever that offers the player a greater sense of gratification.
1. Clash of Clans
Apart from being a multi-player strategy game, clash of clans is a game that allows you the player to gather resources, attack other players and build armies. As a hobbyhorse of Supercell, Clash of Clans is a strategy hybrid and isometric village builder that allows players to accumulate gold, dark elixir and elixir with the aim of constructing a kingdom and also training a highly powerful army that will be used to raid and attack. Additionally, the players will also be expected to defend their own kingdoms as well.
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