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Sometimes the gold leaf-inlaid memories of gaming childhood should be left alone.
Do you, like us, have nostalgia about renting Shaq Fu and Clayfighter on SNES from Blockbuster?
Dont get within 50 feet of those cartridges.
However, there are plenty of oldie classics worth revisiting.
And you might do the job right from your phone: no fiddling about with SCART leads needed.
Here are 10 classic games you should give another look on mobile.
TheMobile Gaming Showis set to reveal the latest and great in mobile gaming.
For more recommendations of what to play while on the go, check out ourMobile Gaming Week.
Baldurs Gate 2: Enhanced Edition
Back in the 90s isometric titles were the kings of RPG land.
Beamdog made this classic feel more modern with an updated interface and higher-res visuals.
Only try this one if you have a big-screen phone, or preferably a tablet, mind.
Other isometric classics given such treatment include Planescape: Torment, the original Balders Gate and Icewind Dale.
However, they were pulled.
Its a crying shame.
you’re able to still play Broken Sword and Broken Sword 2, though.
Theyre a pair of brilliant mysteries that work surprisingly well on the small screen.
Theres no Super Mario World for your phone (not legally, anyway).
Sonic the Hedgehog is, obviously, top of the list.
The sequel and Sonic CD are also available.
Streets of Rage Classic
Want more 16-bit flashbacks?
Streets of Rage is another Mega Drive smash you’ve got the option to revisit on your phone.
Others 90s oldies to revisit include Altered Beast, Golden Axe and Gunstar Heroes.
R-key in
DotEmu has done more for mobile retro gaming than just about any other publisher.
R-punch in is just one example in its diverse range of resurrections.
And unlike some older game types, the horizontal shooter is actually a good fit for touchscreen mobile control.
Other DotEmu games worth a look include point n click adventure Sanitarium, platformer Another World and Double Dragon.
Were told you they were diverse.
Metal Slug
Almost no arcade games have aged as well as Metal Slug.
Its nostalgia doesnt melt in a cloud of oh dear, this isnt much fun anymore regret.
Metal Slug is worth playing even if you didnt play it years ago.
And Chrono Trigger is one of the best 16-bit adventure RPGs of all time.
A great story, time travel, fun combat and memorable characters: what more do you want?
Rayman Classic
This original PlayStation title is a reminder of how easy we have it these days.
Games used to be hard, mostly because otherwise youd finish them in about two hours.
The graphics are just as charming as ever, though.
Final Fantasy 7
Whats your favourite Final Fantasy game?
This used to be a one-question personality test for gamers.
Lots would, and still do, choose Final Fantasy 7.
It was the first of the 3D Final Fantasy games.
Were just glad we dont have to deal with the three disc the PSX version came on.
Dont think 7 rules?
No love for Final Fantasy 8 yet though.
Oddworld: New N Tasty is a remake of Abes Oddysee, one of the more memorable PSX games.
