I Hate Mobile Games, But Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete Might Pull Me Back In

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I can understand why people love mobile games like , the many HoYoverse titles, and an assortment of popular premium games like and. It's a device that many people have with them at all times, even when performing the most menial and mind-numbing tasks. So, sneaking in a quick session while at work, on the bus, in the bath, or on the toilet is an appealing prospect.

However, for as long as I've had a phone, I've always hated gaming on it. It's a low-effort unsatisfying experience peppered with egregious advertising, dull gameplay, and a plethora of bugs and glitches. Yet, I so desperately want to enjoy playing on my phone just like everyone else, especially as my time for gaming is growing more and more limited, and I'm frequently away from my consoles. Luckily,there is one game that has the potential to finally fix my feud with mobile gaming and set me on the ever-tempting path of being glued to my phone 24/7.

I've had a very tenuous relationship with mobile games ever since I got my first smartphone. Of course, I've played my fair share of some of the biggest and best mobile games available, with the likes of,, and having graced every phone I've ever had. However, when it comes to more console-like experiences, I've forever been in two minds. I bought and played — one of my all-time favorite games — on my Google Pixel and enjoyed it. Similarly, I bought the wonderful and got stuck into its various impressive and hilarious updates.

I've sunk potentially hundreds of pounds into premium mobile experiences in the hopes of capturing what I love about gaming on my Switch.

I've sunk potentially hundreds of pounds into premium mobile experiences in the hopes of capturing what I love about gaming on my Switch. I've also spent a considerable amount of time on free games like,,, and a smattering of strategy games. Unfortunately, absolutely none of them, the aforementioned,, the plethora of premium titles, or any of the free games have stuck with me longer than a few days.