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Whether you play games on your smartphone or not, you could have found out about the popular MMO game called Clash of Clans. Available for iOS and Android, Clash of Clans is one of the longest running, most popular game for smartphones. Initially launched in UNITED STATE and Canada in 2012, Clash of Clans is now played by millions of active users worldwide. So how did they end up being so popular amidst thousands of offered games in this saturated market of smartphone apps?

The secret to their success is user satisfaction. The game is utterly pleasing to play. And it's not just the good scores it got from critics during its launch, but it's likewise the alternatives and features it provided its players.

The game can be played in both single gamer and multiplayer mode. And there's a key point to notice. Unlike other games out there, this game is not focused on one part only. It concurrently supports both single player and multiplayer. You can select not to play any of the two gameplay modes. This gives users flexibility and choice. Something people constantly desire, even when playing a MMO game. For those who have no idea, MMO describes Enormous Multiplayer Online, which is the kind of game Clash of Clans is.

You may have become aware of Dota 2? It's an around the world sensation for players. It's so big that every year million dollar competitions are held, referred to as e-sports. However Clash of Clans is limited to your smartphones just. However it's a huge game. The creators of the game, Supercell, generate countless dollars in cash simply from this game, although it's a free-to-play game.

So, if it's a free-to-play game, how does it generate countless dollars? The answer is versatility. The game offers users the versatility to play it for free, but there is likewise a paid option, which is not compulsory. If you want to prosper of the game, you can buy in game currency, described as 'gems'. These 'gems' serve as boosts.

Another bottom line to think about is simpleness. When you start playing, you'll see how basic the interface is. You can easily buy into the game. Although nearly everything is self-explanatory, there are tutorials to direct you through. This offers gamers the ease of use they need to get comfy with the game. As soon as you're settled in, you actively continue playing the game. That's generally the formula to creating an addicting game - focus on exactly what your customers need and keep things easy. Well, a minimum of, it worked for them and lots of others.

It typically feels remarkable how big an easy mobile app can be, and how much earnings it can pull in return for the designers. Think about other popular apps like Angry Birds and Talking Tom, they provide something fun, simple and user friendly. Much like what we have actually simply talked about. They all have something in common, they have produced a product that's suitable for the customers, absolutely nothing too complicated.

And that is how Clash of Clans stands apart from other MMO games available. It's true, they promote a lot, however it's really the intuitive gameplay that keeps players returning to it.