BlackBerry gaming is hardly the pinnacle of mobile entertainment, but there are some good titles available if you take the time to look. I admit that finding 10 was not easy and that it took some time, but did eventually come up with a selection to turn your trusty emailer into more than just a business tool.
Addictive Tower Defense 8/10
For graphics alone Addictive Tower Defense stands head and shoulders above many other BlackBerry games. There is no sound, bizarrely, but the game play is immersive and you will find yourself playing for long periods of time in a desperate attempt to beat the enemy which is relentless in its approach. I certainly did.
Druglord Wars 2 7/10
Druglord Wars beings the controversial genre back with a bang to the BlackBerry platform and brings with it entertaining graphics and game play that will keep you coming back time and time again. You can pick it up for 5 minutes and just like the title suggests it is highly addictive, but not in a bad way.
Pinball Deluxe 7/10
Pinball Deluxe is an ambitious title because this is a genre that would seem unlikely to work well on a BlackBerry. However, the animation is smooth and there is a genuine pinball feel to the title. It does what it needs to and is a title worth keeping for when you have a few spare minutes.
Air Traffic Control 8/10
If you own a BlackBerry Storm this is the game to get. If you think of it as the BlackBerry answer to Flight Control that is all you need to know. Excellent.
Labyrinth 7/10
Labyrinth is another game that is for the Storm only. Because it requires an accelerometer it will only work on the Storm, but is a good conversion of the smash iPhone title and provides a more immersive experience than most BlackBerry games.
Astraware Casino 8/10
Astraware has brought its own brand of game development to the BlackBerry and done so much more effectively that could have been hoped for. Casino is a fully features and graphically pleasing title that plays and look much better than most other BlackBerry titles.
Platypus 9/10
There are very few arcade games on the BlackBerry platform, but Platypus shows that it can be done. Astraware has brought this cult classic to the platform and it plays just as well on a BlackBerry as it does on other platforms. An impressive achievement.
Nintaii 9/10
Crazily addictive and a game that will really push your mental prowess. I spent many weeks trying to crack this one and was actually quite sad when I finished it. A superb title.
Yahtzee Adventures 9/10
One of very few titles that looks and plays as well on a BlackBerry as it done on any other platform. It will keep you going for weeks and is surprisingly cheap. With quick bursts of concentration built in to a longer term goal it marries the two main aspects of game play well.
Monopoly 8/10
Still a classic board game that suits the smartphone format perfectly, no matter how small the screen is. The original from Handmark still stands out as being the easiest to view and ultimately the best to play.
As I said at the start, it is not easy choosing multiple BlackBerry games, but there are some gems included in this list. Sadly we are still some time away from seeing genuine arcade classics reach the platform.
