Games which were a flop of smartphones, but hit on consoles
The mobile gaming arena is quite powerful and is known for generating considerable revenue. However, among these successes, there are some games that failed miserably on mobiles but went on to become huge hits on consoles. In today's post, we will check out a few games that failed on mobile but achieved huge success on consoles.
Moving from mobile platforms to gaming consoles has been a natural progression for most games. However, as luck would have it, there are a few games that could not taste success on mobile phones but went on to become massive successes on gaming consoles.
We will check out a few games that could beat the console world effectively. Fortnite
Fortnite was launched with much fanfare. It cannot be stated that the game was a complete failure on mobile, but it kept struggling on the mobile platform. It had a few limitations and compatibility issues on mobile. Most of these issues were platform-specific. It was even removed from the Apple App Store. 
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Success on consoles - PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)
PUBG was also not a complete failure on mobile and could not appeal to many users. The success on consoles was quite phenomenal. The game became more popular only after the release of consoles. 
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Success on consoles - Stardew Valley
This is a farming simulation game that was initially launched on mobile. But, there was a lukewarm response to the game's mobile version. However, the game went on to become a huge success on consoles, specifically because of the intuitive controls. 
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Success on consoles - Among Us
The game went on to achieve huge popularity during the pandemic. However, the initial release of the game was not very successful. When the game was launched on consoles, it went on to earn better engagement and a larger user base. The gamers could experience a stable and interactive experience. 
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Success on consoles - Some other examples of failed games on mobile
Apart from the ones outlined above, there are a few other games that went on to be well received on consoles, but their initial release failed on mobile.
Plants vs. Zombies 2 - The game received criticism on mobile because of the freemium model. The console version offered more consistent subscription methods. The console versions were better received.
Dungeon Keeeper - This game faced criticism due to aggressive monetization strategies. It was a PC classic game and was released on consoles which received a positive response.
Sonic the Hedgehog - Some mobile versions of the Sonic games failed due to control issues and poor adaptability. However, the games were received with great fanfare. In conclusion
The gaming industry is very dynamic. This is evident in how some games failed so severely on mobiles but could achieve great success on gaming consoles. That should also mean that a game's failure on one platform should not necessarily affect its success on another platform.
These examples stand as proof to let the developers adapt their games in tune with the specific requirements of the individual platform. Ultimately, they remind us that in the world of gaming, the right platform can make all the difference.
