the first thing that makes me not want to play a mobile game.Retroid_BiPoCket t1_j6kqomd wrote
After years of trying to find mobile games or free games that aren't an absolute pain to play due to microtransactions and paywalls, I've given up. Even when games are fun and free, they are built around the idea of getting me to pay money as much as possible and interact with their ways of spending money as much as possible, rather than playing the game.
I no longer even bother with games that have battlepasses, microtransactions, loot boxes, etc. I'm just done. Even when I find the odd 1 in a million that's good and does it well, it's only after wasting too much time with the other ones hoping it will be good.
I'm happy to pay money for a complete game. I love stuff like cosmetics and customizing and it's a shame that almost every game keeps that stuff locked behind these trash MTX systems now. Few games bake them into their actual full game anymore.
ElectricalRestNut t1_j6n0xp6 wrote
My solution to mobile gaming was to get a 3DS.
Retroid_BiPoCket t1_j6o9uhx wrote
Yep. I have a retro handheld and emulate everything. No need for cancer mobile games.
Superkriss0911 t1_j6oczlz wrote
How did you do that? And how much does it cost?
Retroid_BiPoCket t1_j6ofgtj wrote
I'd start here: https://retrogamecorps.com/2022/03/13/android-emulation-starter-guide/
Also check out his retroarch started guide, and device specific guides.
There are many options at varying prices. Depending on what you want to emulate, most phones are capable of doing ps1/n64 down. You can buy a telescoping controller like the razer kishi or gamesir pro to make the experience more handheld like. They are about $100
Otherwise, the most popular "cheaper" brands are Retroid (I have the 3+), Anbernic, or Miyoo (sold out constantly, impossible to get right now).
If you want "one device to rule them all" get a steam deck. Not exactly pocketable, but still technically a portable device, and the best price/performance.
Don't buy some weirdo thing off amazon, I recommend only the brands I listed as starter devices. There are others, but these are the best value for your money (in general).
If you want more info after reading and researching, feel free to DM me.
ElectricalRestNut t1_j6ohbbl wrote
Another option is a "new 3ds" or "new 2ds", it can run a lot of Nintendo platforms (NES, SNES, DS, Gameboy) with homebrew on top of the rather extensive native library. I like how the device is built and there's zero jank. I also heard good things about PSP homebrew.
cardonator t1_j6lmty2 wrote
I really miss Infinity Blade. The first game when it originally released was just an awesome what people call rogue like or rogue lite or whatever these days. It cost $10 and had zero ads.
And really there are so few mobile games that are anywhere close to that in terms of depth and skill. Even the knock offs are way too forgiving and lazy because they have to attract an audience of millions to get whales for their MTX.
Mobile gaming just flat out sucks these days.
Retroid_BiPoCket t1_j6o9jf5 wrote
Agree 100%. They really do suck. I also stopped caring about mobile games the moment I bought a retro handheld. Now every rom I have is mobile. So why would I waste my time with cancerous mobile gaming
peko_ OP t1_j6ksal5 wrote
same. still from time to time i look around the playstore, maybe theres some games worth my time, not the usual moneyhungry bs.
jacobs0n t1_j6nb9ty wrote
what about a complete game that is f2p, but cosmetics are mtx (i.e. dota 2)?
Retroid_BiPoCket t1_j6oably wrote
Did you read my whole comment? I hate how cosmetics are behind a paywall. And often they are ridiculous prices, like $20 per skin.
Cosmetics and customization are fun. They are not for everyone, but they do make the gameplay experience more enjoyable for me. I love being able to customize my character. I'm happy to pay full price for a game where I can enjoy the full breath of customization the game has to offer. No F2P game will ever be the same value. You'd have to spend thousands of dollars to unlock everything.
On a side note, I also hate how Mobas are almost always a f2p model now. I like the genre a lot, but it's impossible to find a true DOTA style moba that isn't f2p.
WankerMcDoogle t1_j6pjcmp wrote
Have any suggestions of paid mobile games that you liked?
Retroid_BiPoCket t1_j6pjtbd wrote
Honestly not really. Although there are some good stuff out there, most of them are android ports of PC or console games (Like Dead Cells for example, or old square RPGS that I could emulate for free).
Morgodai_K t1_j6mguwr wrote
Just got into Warframe, and I'm having a blast. There's definitely a lot of grinding, but I've been able to sell many of the items I've gathered to other players for premium currency to use on stuff. If you have self-control with it, absolutely everything can be gained without spending money. I do like the grind, though. Always excited to gather mats to craft that next weapon.
suspicious_hamster_ t1_j6mczdt wrote
The only acceptable pay to play thing I think is okay is crusader kings 2s dlc pass which is £4 a month for accept to all their dlc.
In total I think the dlc Costa £250 to buy outright (there's lots of dlcs) so I'm cool with paying a subscription thing for that.
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