4 Great Sports-Based Smartphone Games for iOS & Android Users
It’s not easy recreating the fun, excitement and drama of sport in the gaming universe and even harder for the small screens of smartphones. But get it right, like the games listed at https://www.foxsports.com/buzzer/gallery/mlb-the-show-17-how-to-the-25-best-sports-video-games-of-all-time-032817 did, and the competitive delights and will to win of professional sporting stars transfers to players through immersive, addictive gameplay. Here we check out four games that have successfully recreated the enjoyment of sport for smartphone users.
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MLB Nine Innings 2018
For baseball fans, there’s no game worth having on the smartphone as much as MLB Nine Innings. Its popularity, as explained when looking at the number of downloads on https://www.appannie.com/en/apps/ios/app/mlb-9-innings-16/ is proof enough. The 2018 incarnation has improved graphics over previous versions, and with the Live Player System authentically tracking player value throughout the season, it provides a genuinely immersive gameplay experience. Lots of options make it easy to either play for a short time or enjoy a longer game; play a single one-off match or a full season, and choose to bat or pitch or both. 1,700 players are featured and all 30 MLB ballparks.
FIFA Soccer: FIFA World Cup
The World Cup might be behind us but that doesn’t stop the excitement of international competition thrilling football fans when they pick up their smartphone. In fact, here’s your chance to turn that result against Croatia around if you’re good enough. Through four game modes – beginning with Live Events and Attack Mode before unlocking Leagues and Seasons as you progress – FIFA Soccer not only provides great game-playing entertainment but multiple ways to enjoy the game. Attack Mode, for example, puts you up against other players around the world in a turn-based game where you try to score as many goals during an allotted time. Leagues is also great – giving you the option to work collaboratively or competitively, either trying to win your league or joining forces and going up against other leagues.
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Ronnie O’Sullivan’s Sporting Legends
This online slot title is inspired by snooker’s biggest star, Ronnie O’Sullivan. The five-reel, 25-payline slot is one of a number of casino-based games inspired by sports stars. Both the former and jockey Frankie Dettori’s Sporting Legends game can be found on Betfair at https://casino.betfair.com/c/slots. They both give players the chance to win cash prizes with three progressive jackpots triggered at random. The snooker-inspired game puts players in a Crucible-like theatre which builds the atmosphere as you seek the highest-paying symbol of Ronnie posing to boost your initial wager 50 times.
Golf Star
Golf is popular all over the world, so it comes as little surprise to see a smartphone game win the love of players who are ready to challenge themselves on the fairway. Great graphics complement great gameplay as you set out to build your career as a professional golfer. The single-player Career Mode is perfect for honing your skills (and you can even customise your golfer) before you head into action against other players in Tournament Mode.
These games represent a mixture of game-playing abilities, testing your skills in some fun sporting environments. If you’re a fan and you fancy killing a few hours of free time on your smartphone, these games are well worth your attention.
