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Mobile games usually get a bad rep as they're usually asset flips and/or MTX-ridden and/or ad-filled, etc., and I'm sure this is actually the case for most games on the app/play store. But are there any ones that are actually good, maybe just something to pass the time with?

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[–] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 95 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (3 children)

Balatro. Be warned though, it’s digital crack. One time payment though, no mtx

[–] neopenguin@lemmy.world 10 points 1 day ago

I couldn't agree more. I bought it, on a whim, just to see what everyone was talking about...and now I'm hooked!

[–] ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I haven't gotten this for a very unusual and stupid reason. I'd want it on my phone, and on my pc\steam deck; but don't want to pay for it twice, out of spite.

[–] Passerby6497@lemmy.world 2 points 15 hours ago

I refuse to but it on mobile because I already bought it on steam.

Because when I get into balatro I get hooked hard, and the last thing I need is immediate access to fucking crack every where I am.

[–] Speculater@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

In that same category, Merge Maestro. Very fun and addictive game where no two runs go the same way.

Edit: Free to try, full game is a single $2 purchase.

[–] ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Just played my first Merge Maestro game and won. Fun so far at a super good price at $2. I have a feeling that my work will be cut out for me chasing down exploits to take advantage of. I see it becoming almost overly hard to keep track of everything.

[–] Speculater@lemmy.world 2 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

It isn't hard exactly, you get a feel for synergies and they usually happen organically. Sometimes something triggers that you weren't even expecting and next thing you know you have 1,000 attack with 200 multi strike.

[–] ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

Yeah. I can definitely see that happening. My first go I was able to spam hotels that were doing like 15 damage a piece at the end of each turn. Boss only had like 45 HP

[–] Speculater@lemmy.world 2 points 8 hours ago

Nice! It's always fun to get a good passive setup running