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Smartphones are the ideal platform on which to combine communication, work and leisure And there are applications and games for everything. However, the creators of the latter continue to look for formulas to make their titles triumph among gamers Strategies that bet on difficulty , or for the impossible missions that will secure you the occasional purchase of power-ups”¦ But what about what the player really wants ? Here we present the five things that a good mobile game should have
Infinite Lives
It's true that having infinite lives can ruin the game experience and the challenge of beating a level. But in reality we are referring to the experience of play as many times as you want and at the time you want Without having to wait a certain real time for lives to recharge of the game, as in Candy Crush Saga or in the new Angry Birds 2 Something that frustrates the player and can leave him without game options when he needs them most.
No internet connection
Of course Internet offers many advantages over classic games, with all kinds of interactions, rewards or games with other users.But what happens when you play on public transportation and you reach an area without coverage? Or when your data rate doesn't allow you to spend more MB? The additions that an Internet connection offers are very interesting, but a game that can work independently gains in value for gamers of all types. Especially for the most travelers.
Multiplayer
We live in a connected world, and one of the extra points that more and more titles offer is the section social An added value that implies that the player strives to get more points or that he can even Make the title more fun Either by setting up a competition against friends and players from all over the world in real time , or a mere leaderboard where compare scores, the addition of the social, multiplayer, is a must have or key that every game should have
Addictive
This is the hardest key to find in a game. And it is that each player is different, and the creators know it. That is why there are games that go for an almost extreme difficulty, that force the player to concentrate as much as possible, or that choose simple and natural gameplay or mechanics. So much so that the player is instantly captivated. Details that in the end make it so that whoever tries the game is left wanting more after each game. This is the real key to the games that are successful today, even if they are a temporary fad.
Gratuitous
You couldn't miss the freeness Although it is true that there are games that involve a large investment on the part of their developer, with aspects such as the visual and the sound that imply creativity and a great job.However, the fact that a game is free opens the doors to a large number of players, being able to conquer the market more easily that lowered the initial barrier of a price. In addition, there are different ways to monetize this content such as , payment to remove this, or even the purchasesextra content purchases integrated in the application. Of course, always allowing enjoy the full experience for free And there is nothing that makes a player more angry than getting hooked and not allowing him to finish the game if you do not make some kind of payment. Something that, luckily, does not seem to be a trend in current games.
