Finland is home to some of the top games worldwide. The gaming industry in the country is among the fastest in terms of growth. Naturally, a game has to be attractive to keep players coming back, thus the need for continuous research and development of new games.
Now and then, a new game pops up and becomes the new favorite. Here is a list of the five best Finnish games to play in 2020.
Angry Birds
The game was first released in December 2009 by Rovio. The smartphone game became a sensation worldwide. At a time when smartphone gaming was new, the pig-crushing and bird-flinging concept of the game was mind-blowing.
In February 2010, the game became the top-selling paid app in the UK’s App Store and the USA soon after in October.
Rovio transformed the game into a franchised media with the release of an animated film based on the game in 2016. The film was another huge success. There are also toys, cookbooks, keychains, stuffed animals, and other products based on the game.
Today, there are more than 10 games in the series. They have undergone redesigns to suit the movies. The birds now have voices, and they can speak, they have names, which have contributed to a nice gaming experience.
Max Payne
Developed by Remedy Entertainment in 2001, the game has compelling innovations such as bullet time and a rich character. The shooter genre moved to a higher level with the release of this game.
The protagonist, Max Payne, is an undercover policeman who has been framed for murder. He has to fight to survive against all the odds. He’s hunted by both the police and the mob.
Players can access different weapons like the Beretta when they start, then shotguns, long-range rifles, and others as they progress. The story format of the game is loved by fans.
Snake 1997 (Nokia)
Remember the snake game on the Nokia mobile that was so addictive? Well, the origin of the game was in a Nokia 6110 mobile released in 1997.
The snake game has remained popular as far as Nokia phones are concerned. The mobile version was named the most played game in the world by Guinness World Records 2010.
Since the release of the original version, there have been others such as Snake II featuring mazes, bonuses, cyclical screens, and a more snake-like form, Snake Xenzia, and Snake EX.
The new home of Nokia mobiles, HMD Global, released an updated version of the Nokia 3310 which had an updated version of the game. The new version is more colorful, attractive and remains a popular game in 2020.
Clash of Clans
Leading your clan to victory has never felt so good. Clash of Clans allows you to create and customize your village. You can join a clan or establish your own.
The community is made of Barbarians. You have to build an army to protect your village and fight your enemies.
Since its development in 2012, the game placed Supercell among Europe’s finest mobile game publishers and the 7th leading gaming app publisher for iPhone globally in 2019. Additionally, it is among the top 10 games by consumer spending.
Slicks ‘n Slide (1993)
The game was originally released for MS-DOS compatible computers as shareware in 1993. After 26 years of existence, it is still available.
It was a racing game that featured four tracks and several players. The original version was only in Finnish, and there was no mouse control, so players had to play on the same keyboard.
The controls were simple, and players can see the whole track at once, which makes it simple to learn the game. Up to four players could play at the same time using the same keyboard. This made it fun and addictive for friends as they squeezed around the keyboard to race each other.
It’s still nostalgic for those who played and a game that’s still enjoyable.
Conclusion
Apart from mobile games, there are also numerous casino games in Finland. As the world experiences massive digitization in every sector, casino games have also evolved into online platforms. As exemplified by viking slots, they attract a huge following too.
In the recent past, we have seen games evolving to better versions with more attractive features. Some of the old games, though now updated like Snake, are still popular and favorite among gamers in 2020. However old the games grow gamers will still reminisce about them.