By Catherine Waddell 
Tending to evoke nostalgia within the gaming community, retro games have always had a dedicated and loyal following. When assessing the rise of internet-based gaming, it has been impossible to ignore smartphone gaming’s growth in recent times. All mobile gamers need is a reliable internet connection and they’re good to go.
On android devices in particular, mobile gaming is now feeding into the retro gaming market with a selection of titles that are fondly remembered by millions of diehard gamers. Now available for download on Android devices, these types of retro classics don’t offer the same type of sophistication and detail as modern-day mobile products, but it’s part of their overall charm. There is certainly an appetite for nostalgic gaming in the modern world, with a number of favourites being sampled on android smartphones right now. Let’s look at some of them below.
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Crossy Road’s Simple Offering Makes it Suitable for Everyone
Sometimes simple games are the best. That view most definitely applies to Crossy Road, a much-loved basic title that is capable of keeping you entertained for hours on end. The aim of the game is to guide a chicken across various roads and streams, all while hoping to avoid being hit by cars and trying to dodge obstacles that are there to halt your progression. There is also a variety of characters to unlock along the way in what is a simple but fun release to tuck into.
Hi-Lo is a Game That Never Got Old
One area of gaming that has shown notable growth in recent times has been online casino gaming. Online casinos do a great job of bringing retro classics to life, with video poker being one of the most enticing retro options available at an internet-based casino. But we want to highlight the simplest game of all – Hi-Lo. The reason for its recent surge in popularity is its evolution into a live dealer game. Live Game Shows, such as Playtech’s Hi-Lo, have become a staple of the online casino, as players enjoy the simplicity of guessing the cards (a wheel has replaced the cards in this live version) with the added incentive of playing from a live studio.
DOOM Mobile Ports are Highly Recommended
One of the most popular retro games ever, DOOM I and II are now available for android gamers thanks to two excellent mobile ports that have brought this iconic creation back to life on a portable handheld device. Offering the chaos and mayhem DOOM gamers will be familiar with, the second instalment of the game comes with an additional 20 levels as players aim to run around, see off the baddies, and progress through the levels. Both games are currently priced at $4.99 each, which represents fantastic value for two classics.
Minecraft Has Made a Successful Transition Over to Mobile
Following a growing trend of PC and console-quality titles now making the jump over to mobile, Minecraft’s popularity hasn’t slowed down since being made available to mobile gamers. Given the sheer amount of things players can do, Minecraft is a detailed game that never truly ends. From crafting and exploring to killing and aiming to survive in survival mode, Minecraft is an enjoyable product to play.
SEGA Forever Games Has Some Iconic Releases
For the older readers among us, SEGA products are fondly remembered. Thankfully, Android users can now download a range of classic SEGA games with ease from the SEGA Forever collection. Popular titles include Sonic the Hedgehog, Altered Beast, Golden Axe, Phantasy Star II, Ristar, and Comix Zone, alongside a whole host of other memorable titles.
Other solid retro games include Square Enix and Evoland 1 and 2.