10 great old games that are available on iOS and Android

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-13 00:26

Baldur's Gate, Carmageddon, Sonic the Hedgehog and other iconic projects that have been ported to tablets and smartphones.

1. Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the most famous playable characters in the world. And the platformers dedicated to him, released on the Sega Mega Drive and Dreamcast consoles, are considered classics of the industry. They are still loved today: for inventive colorful levels, great music and the ability to run through an entire location in a few seconds.

Fortunately, Sega has ported the first parts of the franchise to mobile systems. They fixed bugs, added new playable characters and abilities, and rewritten music. Games can be installed for free, but then you have to put up with an abundance of ads.

2. Pac-Man

The famous arcade game about a yellow circle absorbing dots. In the version for Android and iOS, the main component of the game has been preserved - an addicting, but simple gameplay. Escaping ghosts through the maze is as fun as it was 30 years ago.

In addition, new levels, daily challenges and leaderboards have been added to the mobile port.

3. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

San Andreas is one of the most ambitious and eventful Rockstar Games. In it, the player has access to a whole state with three huge cities, desert, mountains and forests.

It is even interesting to just ride around the world here. And you can also participate in a story campaign that lasts more than a dozen hours, work as an ambulance driver or a firefighter, change hairstyles, get a tattoo, go to the gym, meet girls and intervene in gang showdowns.

4. Myst

Myst is a quest in which the player has to explore mysterious worlds and solve riddles. The game was released in 1993 and quickly gained popularity, despite the average reviews from critics. All thanks to the high complexity, the plot with a unique idea and a chic atmosphere.

Several sequels were released to Myst, and the first part was reprinted about 10 times. It has been ported to mobile systems as well, and this version includes redesigned controls and hints to help solve puzzles.

realMyst Noodlecake Studios Inc

realMyst Cyan Worlds

5. Crazy Taxi

A mad taxi driver simulator that originally appeared on Slots and Sega Dreamcast. Here you need to take passengers around the city drenched in the sun and earn points by dodging traffic and jumping on trampolines.

An additional layer of gameplay is stunts that are performed using the gear shift, throttle and brake buttons. You can drift, dash to the side and accelerate. However, these movements are not easy to learn, especially on the touchscreen.

Crazy Taxi Classic SEGA

6. Grim Fandango

Manny Calavera is an agent of the Department of Death who sells tickets to the underworld for newly arrived souls. Due to the actions of the criminals sitting upstairs, he has to go on a four-year journey in the company of several bright characters.

This is the plot of the plot of Grim Fandango - a quest known for its impeccable design and black humor. In 1998, the game was warmly received by critics and players alike. And 17 years later, a version for mobile devices was released with high-resolution textures, improved lighting and a re-recorded orchestral soundtrack.

Grim Fandango Remastered Double Fine Productions, Inc.

7. Dragon's Lair

The brave knight Dirk must rescue the princess that the evil dragon keeps in his castle. This is not an easy task, and many obstacles lie in the path of the hero. He will have to fight magicians, jump on crumbling platforms and dodge falling stones.

Dragon's Lair is an interactive cartoon in which you have to press the movement or hit buttons at the right moment. The game is very complex, but incredibly beautiful: expressive colorful animation resembles Disney works.

Dragon's Lair Digital Leisure Inc.

8. Tetris

It is the most popular video game in the world. During its existence, hundreds of parts of the series, spin-offs, parodies and copies have been released. You can stack bricks of different shapes in lines on dozens of different devices, including those running Android and iOS.

This version has three modes, including classic, and control is carried out using swipes across the screen in different directions.

9. Baldur's Gate

In the classic RPG Baldur's Gate, the player has to save the world by controlling a party of several heroes. The game is deep and thoughtful: in it you can talk to almost every NPC you meet, and the actions of the characters affect the results of quests and even the ending.

There is also an extensive role-playing system, an excellent scenario, several companions - each with its own character - and a unique combat with an active pause. It takes time to understand the Baldur's Gate systems, but the game can take more than a dozen hours.

Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition Beamdog

Baldur's Gate Overhaul Games

10. Carmageddon

Carmageddon is an arcade racing game that doesn't have to come first. A much more fun way to win a race is to destroy your rivals' cars by crashing into them at high speed. You can also crush all the pedestrians on the level, but this is a monotonous activity, albeit a pleasant one.

Mobile Carmageddon has improved graphics, and tracks and cars open up as you progress. But if you can't wait, then you can pay and receive them all at once.

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