Mobile Game Dissections

Monetizing Magic: Insights from Harry Potter: Magic Awakened

Monetizing Magic: Insights from Harry Potter: Magic Awakened

There have been many Harry Potter games on mobile – Hogwarts Mystery and Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells being the most successful ones so far. But none are quite like Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, a game that expertly blends several genres and distinguishes itself with its unique art style. Even though the game is very …

Subway Surfers: Lessons from the Record-Breaking Mobile Game

Subway Surfers: Lessons from the Record-Breaking Mobile Game

Subway Surfers is a game that needs no introduction. With over 4 billion lifetime downloads to date, it has defied gravity and continues to soar higher in the mobile gaming stratosphere. But what’s the secret sauce behind this phenomenal success? How did it become one of the best mobile games? And more importantly, how can …

Mobile Harry Potter Games: Dissecting 3 Unique IP Interpretations

Mobile Harry Potter Games: Dissecting 3 Unique IP Interpretations

The magical world of Harry Potter has taken many forms over the years, and in the world of mobile gaming, it has been reimagined in intriguing ways. Three standout Harry Potter games – Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells, and the most recent addition, Harry Potter Magic Awakened – have offered players …

Build a Queen: Analyzing the Trending Hyper-Casual Hit

Build a Queen: Analyzing the Trending Hyper-Casual Hit

Build a Queen is a hyper-casual game that hit the app stores in August 2023, courtesy of Supersonic in collaboration with Polystation. It’s not just another drop in the ocean of mobile games – it’s trending with more than 17 million downloads, and all of it in just a brief span of two months. What …

Triple Match 3D: Standing Out in the Crowded Match-3 Market

Triple Match 3D: Standing Out in the Crowded Match-3 Market

Triple Match 3D, a puzzle game published by Boombox Games in April 2022, has been making waves in the mobile gaming world. So far, it reached more than 10 million downloads across both Apple and Android devices. By August 2023, the game saw a surge in downloads, close to 800,000 in that month alone. Financially, …

My Little Universe Analysis: A Hybrid Success Story

My Little Universe Analysis: A Hybrid Success Story

When you dive into My Little Universe by SayGames, you’re immediately met with a unique blend of gameplay mechanics, monetization strategies, and user engagement tactics. But what really makes this title stand out in a sea of mobile games? In this dissection, I’ll break down key aspects of the game to understand its nuances and …

My Perfect Hotel: Dissecting The New Hybrid Casual Hit

My Perfect Hotel: Dissecting The New Hybrid Casual Hit

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to create a chart-topping mobile game that not only captivates casual gamers but also stands as a case study in effective monetization and user acquisition, look no further. My Perfect Hotel by SayGames, launched globally in August 2022, has reached more than 50 million downloads. What’s more, it’s …

Temple Run: Idle Explorers – Running Franchise Goes Idle

Temple Run: Idle Explorers – Running Franchise Goes Idle

Did you know that Imangi has released a new Temple Run game? If you’re expecting another endless runner, you’ll be quite surprised. In collaboration with Bigfoot, Imangi took a different direction with Temple Run: Idle Explorers. As you might guess from the title, it’s an idle game. Is this mobile game as good as other …

Temple Run 2: Analyzing Its Recording-Breaking Success

Temple Run 2: Analyzing Its Recording-Breaking Success

    The Temple Run series is known as some of the best games ever made. The first Temple Run game, released back in 2011 by Imangi, was a huge hit among mobile gamers. So far, it has been downloaded more than 1 billion times! The sequel, Temple Run 2 was equally as successful. It …

Disney Magic Kingdoms: The Most Magical Place on Mobile?

Disney Magic Kingdoms: The Most Magical Place on Mobile?

Disney Magic Kingdoms by Gameloft is a mobile game that has been on the market for a while now. From its 2016 release until now, it surpassed the 100 million downloads mark and earned around $200 million in revenue. (AppMagic) That’s exceptional! But what makes this game interesting is the boost in downloads it received …

Can Burger Please Compete with Arcade Idle Leaders?

Can Burger Please Compete with Arcade Idle Leaders?

There’s a new contender in the arcade idle space – Burger Please. This trending mobile game surpassed 20 million downloads in just a few months of its release. It’s currently among the top 10 most downloaded games in its genre. (AppMagic) Will this mobile game rise to the top and achieve longevity or will its …

Monopoly GO: Ending Coin Master’s Casual Casino Reign?

Monopoly GO: Ending Coin Master’s Casual Casino Reign?

The iconic board game Monopoly has been the theme of many games. But none of them made such a big splash as Monopoly GO, the new casual entrant from Scopely. It instantly caught the attention of both players and mobile game industry professionals. Because of its early success, it became a big contender in the …

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