Back in 2010, acclaimed Irish designer Terry Cavanagh created an indie game for Mac OS known as VVVVVV. A beloved masterpiece that was rife with retro-style elements, VVVVVV has finally been brought to the mobile-loving community. Released earlier this year for Android and iOS devices, VVVVVV's adorable stick figure hero will make a great companion while commuting to and from work.
The object of VVVVVV is to help navigate Captain Viridian through a gravity-defying world full of dangerous spikes. Yet it wouldn't be surprising if a lot of people fall in love with VVVVVV for a completely different reason. The music is so on point, purchasing the smartphone app would make a great investment just to sit and listen to the game.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Retro-style Smartphone Games
- There is a growing trend for retro-style smartphone games like VVVVVV that offer a unique gaming experience to nostalgia-hungry mobile users.
- Indie Game Adaptations for Mobile Devices
- Independent game developers are finding success by adapting their popular desktop games like VVVVVV for mobile audiences, creating new opportunities for mobile game development.
- Music as a Key Selling Feature for Games
- Games like VVVVVV are leveraging high-quality soundtracks to create engaging user experience, opening new avenues for game design and music collaboration.
Sectors Adopting This
- Mobile Gaming
- The rising popularity of retro-style and indie mobile games presents new market opportunities for mobile gaming companies, developers and publishers.
- Indie Game Development
- The growth of mobile gaming market is creating opportunities for independent game developers, who can adapt their existing game titles to reach mobile audiences and get discovered.
- Mobile Music Streaming
- The increasing use of music in mobile games can create new opportunities for music streaming services that can partner with game developers to offer high-quality soundtracks to game users.
