Revisiting the Interesting Mobile Games Epidemic

If you were born into Gen Z, you certainly had a mobile gaming phase. For a brief period (mainly in middle school), we flocked to phone applications as a constant entertainment source. Today, we’re going to be focusing on recapping some of the most nostalgic mobile games that have earned our attention for a few years. 

Flappy Bird

Known infamously as the game which led to a plethora of broken technology, Flappy Bird was the ultimate time consumer. Interestingly enough, this simple game captivated young minds with the unique yet seemingly easy gameplay. Flappy Bird stationed you as a flying 2D bird required to move up and down (done by tapping the screen) to maneuver yourself through a series of pipelines. This eventually induced a large amount of rage, as users would be forced to redo their progress after every failure.

After many broken tablets, phones, and other devices, the developer took down this app, not rereleasing it until a much later date. 

Geometry Dash

Geometry Dash was the pinnacle of my childhood. Stationed as a rectangular block, I navigated a multitude of levels. The gameplay is difficult to explain, so I’ll link a brief video showcasing an example level. This game was entertaining, and it took up a lot of my time, as I conquered “demon” stages and unlocked new skins and characters.

Geometry Dash engaged the user via sound and visuals, working synchronously to create an exciting gaming experience. 

DragonVale

Much like the Sims, DragonVale stations you as the builder of a virtual dragon city, giving you the capacity to build, breed, and evolve mythical dragons. The prospect of working to develop your island into an empire provides this game with a uniquely enjoyable aspect, making it extremely fun to play. 

Clash of Clans

Unlike the other games on this list, Clash of Clans is still extremely popular today. Even adding an expansion through its sister game Clash Royale, Supercell hit a home run with this sims-Esque kingdom building game. 

Star Legends

While most of our readers likely didn’t play this game, I devoted an extensive section of the time dedicated to playing mobile games. In Star Legends, you could explore the galaxy alongside other online players, compete in multiplayer campaigns, and unlock new weapons, pets, and armor. 

Looking at it all, I wish that I could revisit these games. In all honesty, they were one of the most exciting parts of our childhood and occupied a lot of our free time. Besides flappy birds, all of these apps are currently available on the app store, but they’ve lost the touch that they once had.