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Mobile shooting games, whether first-person (FPS) or third-person, are among the most established titles on the market. They stand out for their highly immersive and violent gameplay and diverse game modes that make everything more fun.
Few know, but the first known shooting game is Maze War (or “War in the Labyrinth”, in free translation), released in 1974. That's right: in the early days of electronic entertainment, there was already a title that would inspire Wolfenstein 3D (1982), FPS developed by Id Software and which changed the way everyone sees the genre.
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Benefits of mobile shooting games
If you thought it was all just pure fun, you're wrong! Studies show that video games bring some interesting advantages to people:
- Help improve reflexes and vision: The eyes are “trained” to deal with the mind-bending action and, over time, become capable of capturing more frames per second than average;
- Improve multitasking capabilities: Players need to worry about several things at once during a match. This helps to improve professional skills that require attention to more than one thing at the same time;
- Reduces stress and depression: Having fun is essential to put aside, at least for a while, the social factors that serve as triggers to accentuate stress and other psychological problems.
It's really cool to know that your free time can bring many benefits to your life, isn't it?
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The 5 best mobile shooting games
Ready? Check first if there is ammo in the magazine!
Modern Combat 5
Android [DOWNLOAD]
iOS [DOWNLOAD]
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The Modern Combat franchise was born many years ago in the mobile shooting game market, but it has not lost its importance over time. To this day, it is one of the most popular competitive games for mobile devices.
Launched in 2014 by Gameloft, the game features immersive tactical, engaging and fluid gameplay, with beautiful graphics that are subtly renewed over time. Deathmatch, capture the flag and zombie modes complement the story mode, which is essential for newcomers.
Modern Combat offers direct support for eSports tournaments: this way, players can earn money by excelling in matches against their opponents. This is a very strong trend in current FPS, as they attract more people to their ranks and collaborate with the creation of relevant content about the brand.
Call of Duty: Mobile
Android [DOWNLOAD]
iOS [DOWNLOAD]
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Call of Duty is one of the oldest shooting game franchises still active in the world. It all started on October 29, 2003 and, since then, its launches have become increasingly robust and interesting – especially in the mobile market.
The game is free and, like most of its competitors, offers deathmatch, capture the flag and zombie mode. It's up to players to choose their preferred modes before entering battle.
If you're interested, you can spend real money on cosmetic microtransactions. In general, they are relatively expensive: but that is often the price of participating in one of the largest and most competitive communities across the globe.
Furthermore, you need to have a relatively powerful smartphone to run Call of Duty properly. It's not as light and accessible a title as Modern Combat.
PUBG Mobile
Android [DOWNLOAD]
iOS [DOWNLOAD]
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The father of the Battle Royale genre is also a first-person mobile shooter. Land on an island against dozens of other players and be the last survivor alive! Look for powerful weapons and protections that will help you overcome obstacles.
It is possible to play solo, in pairs or in a squad in a more relaxed way. However, if you prefer something more competitive, you can check out the game's ranked mode, which is one of the most popular of its kind.
One of the coolest features of the genre is being able to use various vehicles to quickly move around the gigantic maps. They can also be used offensively: imagine all your allies shooting at your enemies at high speed!
PUBG Mobile is free, but it has a cosmetics store and battle pass for those who want to customize their characters. There are lots of cool skin options to choose from!
Critical Ops
Android [DOWNLOAD]
iOS [DOWNLOAD]
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The game was published in 2018 by Critical Forte Ltd. and, to this day, it is a very popular mobile shooter among the most competitive. Its graphics are simpler, clearly inspired by the aesthetics of Counter Strike: Global Offensive (CSGO).
But the fact that it has simpler graphics is an advantage for those with more modern devices: even today's most basic devices are capable of running it very well. There are several game modes you can choose from: don't worry if it's your first time in an FPS. Start with the ones you think are simplest!
Due to their popularity, microtransactions are relatively expensive. However, you don't need to spend a single penny to have fun in Critical Ops: it's free, just like all of its competitors.
Into the Dead 2
Android [DOWNLOAD]
iOS [DOWNLOAD]
Image: Google Play
Do you want a fun and fast-paced mobile shooter, but not in the vein of PUBG or CSGO? Into The Dead 2 is a great option! It's an FPS where you have to kill countless hordes of zombies to survive.
To do so, you can use different weapons and obstacles to increase your life expectancy throughout the matches. There are several different game modes for you to choose from and have fun for hours!
Its controls are also quite simple and intuitive: the learning curve is short. While some titles seek a degree of complexity close to realism, Into The Dead 2 goes exactly against that trend.
In addition to Survival and Horde modes, players will be able to enjoy the game's Campaign mode: find the survivor's family before it's too late!
You can spend real money through cosmetic microtransactions to customize your experience.
