Five sports games to try while locking the COVID-19

With the COVID-19 pandemic that brought the world to a halt, fans have been missing live sports action for several weeks now.

A complete lockdown has been announced in some countries to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, and people have been asked to isolate themselves for at least 14 days.

Although social distance has eliminated the chances of turning to outdoor games for leisure, most have turned their attention to smartphones.

Here is a list of five mobile games that could make you miss your favorite sport a little less.

Cricket World Championship 2 – WCC2

Platforms: Android, iOS

Worried about poor internet connection during downtime? WCC2, with the ability to fight offline with local players, could be your perfect getaway. The action-packed cricket game comes with ultra-cool graphics, and also engages you with its lag-free experience.

With entertainment, ball physics and more, you can switch between 18 different international teams, 10 national teams and 42 different stadiums. It also comes with many events and offers tests, IPL and ODI bilateral series as well as ICC events like the 50 years and the T20 World Cups.

Awarded as the best game of 2015, 2016 and 2017 by Play Store, WCC2 also boasts of multiple camera angles and post-match stats, and everything you would normally expect from a cricket match. Its updated engine also provides smooth gaming at 30 frames per second on most mid-range devices.

FIFA Soccer

Platforms: Android, iOS

Released in 2016, the mobile version of the widely acclaimed cross-platform game has come a long way.

After EA developers successfully reduced its download size to less than 100MB, FIFA, which was previously a drawback for most low-memory smartphones, now clearly scores higher than its competitors PES and Real Football.

All this without altering the graphics, gameplay or basic tap and flick control, this is the real deal for professional and amateur players.

You can challenge your friends in real time, build your team with league players from around the world and take part in weekly and daily challenges to unlock rewards. The best feature of this game, however, is the transfer market, where, if you keep an eye out, you can buy top team players from the best leagues at really low prices.

AO Tennis

Platforms: Android, iOS

The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam of the year and Tennis Australia, its organizer, has decided to create a game that would help fans live the life of a tennis player. Aficionados would love this game because its controls are simple and intuitive.

You can create your own player and have them participate in the tournament or play a quick match against the best players on the tour. You can also unlock superstars like Roger Federer and Serena Williams as you progress while increasing your difficulty level once you master the game.

NBA 2K20

Platform: Android

This one is for basketball fans. The graphics and gameplay almost match its version on any other console. NBA 2K20 also offers several modes like MyCAREER Run story mode, Run The Streets and NBA Stories to relive some of the greatest moments in NBA history.

You can also play against other users online with the multiplayer option. In association mode, you will be able to control a team while the GM and the soundtracks of Drake, Diplo, T-Pain and others will accompany you on your NBA journey.

Tactile table tennis

Platforms: Android, iOS

Arguably the best table tennis game in the store, this app, developed in 2014, is an “Editor’s Choice”.

At 26 MB, this game remains simple, while having a large offer. There are two modes of experimentation: Career and Mini-game. While the first option allows you to climb the ladder by allowing you to participate in different tournaments, leagues and events, the mini-game offers 12 ping-pong challenges, including Half Table and Skittles.

There is a multiplayer option to face your opponents, the game can also be played offline, but with limited functionality. There are loads of paddles to collect and a number of arenas to explore.