Are you one of those people who get tired when standing in queue? Can't stop multitasking no matter what you do? Maybe you
need to download some games for your cell phone. Java games are based on a very skinny programming language, and have surprisingly great functionality even on a limited tool like your cellphone.
Today's cell phones are multifunctional organizational tools, you can use them to entertain yourself, and you can personalize
them as a fashion or personal style statement. But a lot of people just don't give a hoot about anything but games.
What's your personality in games? Action, puzzles, racing, sports? Do you like cerebral entertainment, or do you prefer
first-person shooters?
Action Games
Ghost Force, Alien Unleashed, Conflict Vietnam, Predator these are just a few of the action games you can pick up for your cell
phone. It's not going to look as good as it does on your flat-screen games-enhanced system at home, but you'll find that many of the functions you're used to having are there, like AI and full missions. The best news: If you're nostalgic for some of the original games, fully-functional java game versions may be available for you to download.
Online Play with Java Games
Prefer playing against real opponents? You can do that. With games like Badaz Poker and Blackjack, you have the option of
playing your cell phone java games online or offline, and you can even engage in tournament play and chat with your opponents.
Watch for more of this sort of game in the future.
Racing Games
Have you ever wanted to see if you could beat Lance Armstrong? Well, you can try it now from your own armchair. With games
like Tour de France and Extreme Motorbike, you can race around the track or the course while you're standing still. Or you can try some Race2Kill and drive the way you've always wanted to drive in rush hour with guns, bottle rockets, and flamethrowers. Onscreen, at least, you can finally take out your fellow drivers while you're showing them your exhaust. With cell phone java games, you can dream wherever you are, without actually hurting anyone.
Adventure Games
You prefer your games with a little princess, a little sword? Try some of the great adventure games available for your cell phone. With java games like The Black Citadel, the classic Baldur's Gate, or Pirates, you'll never be caught with empty time on your hands. In fact, you might find your hands itching to play your new java game instead of whatever you're supposed to be doing.
Sports Games
With games like Dream Team Soccer or Smash and Ace (a tennis game), you can play your favorite sports while standing in
queue at the grocery or just whenever. If you want to be laid-back, consider Darts and Drinks; feeling a little violent, try Ko Kickboxing. Or you can try a little sports fishing, with Shark Hunt.
Future Trends
Java games on cell phones are a new trend. Watch for more games with more functions, especially online functionality, coming in the near future.
Philip Nicosia is the webmaster of GetMeRingtones, a site specialising in the different genres of ringtones, including polyphonic ringtones, true tones, and mp3 ringtones.