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Updated at: Nov 25, 2022 16:04 IST
'GTA' to 'Max Payne', 5 classic PC games that can be played on Android devices
Remember the days when playing 'GTA' or 'Max Payne' required a configuration that could only be fulfilled by a proper PC? However, as time passed and technology evolved, the modern smartphone has become capable of handling these games easily due to the high-end software and hardware capabilities that they come with.Also, in the past decade, the Android platform has come to establish itself as a force to be reckoned with when it comes to gaming. So check out this list of classic PC games that can be played on Android.
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1 / 5
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
One of the finest titles of its time, this game leapt into uncharted waters by introducing intricate RPG mechanics such as fitness and driving skills which were until then never seen in an open-world game.
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Max Payne
As if the 'GTA' franchise was not enough, Rockstar games also brought 'Max Payne' which was so successful that it got a movie adaption. Similar to 'GTA', this is also an action and adventure game with a lot of thrilling missions to keep you glued to the very end.
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3 / 5
Doom
Mobile versions of the 'Doom' and 'Doom II' shooters are also available for Android. Two of the most hellish, creepy, and physically exciting first-person shooter (FPS) games ever, they play surprisingly well on mobile.
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4 / 5
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
This game was first launched in 2003 and players explored a galaxy with iconic locations alongside other interesting planets and biomes. The game had a decision-based storyline and allowed for a high degree of character customization.
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5 / 5
Carmageddon
Carmageddon offers a far darker, less realistic driving experience than 'GTA'. While tasteless (it was banned in some countries), Carmageddon was popular on release and remains a great PC game on Android.