PUBG MOBILE is offered by different providers depending on its specific release region. Currently users can obtain and download this mobile game app on iOS and Google Play(offered by Level Infinite) for free with further in-app purchase options. It is an online multiplayer game with a strong shooting and action feature in real-time battle Royale style. The gameplay aims at surviving till the end as its ultimate goal and players must take combats or opt for other strategies to become the last player standing alive. Under the Royale battle game mechanics, players can join the real-time battle as a single player or team up with another one or another 3 players to form 2-person team or 4-person squad. The goal of single player is to be the last individual on the battlefield alive and the goal for team or squad is to be the last surviving group. Whichever mode players choose, the game control stays the same and highly customizable. Since this game is specifically designed for mobile device users, the game control is very simple and intuitive. Besides, since players frequently get involved in battle combats where shooting happens a lot, this game integrates a very realistic and accurate aiming and shooting control for firearms. Plus, for team mode players, in-game real-time chatting is also available for a smoother collaboration. Just like other Royale battle games, players start each session from a parachute jumping. This game also adopts such setting and players can decide any spot on the map as their landing target when they fly over the island. This game incorporates many maps and battlefields, and players can get a view of those real-time maps while they’re above in the air. It should be noted that, although the goal is to be the last person alive, it doesn’t necessarily mean players must engage in one-on-one combats with every other player until they eliminate all of them. That might be one way to achieve the goal, however, there are more strategies to consider. As players are not properly equipped when they are landing on the battle, their fighting weapons and items must be collected on the island as they proceed. At the same time, there is a safety zone on the landing island but this zone keeps shrinking as time passes by in a matter of minutes. Therefore, players need to well balance the actual fight and seek safety shelter. Apart from direct killings, players can also focus on dodging hazards or hiding in safety zone till the last moments when there are much fewer enemies moving around on the battlefield. Furthermore, players can also keep an eye on those airdrops and collect special and super useful items from those scattered packages. Plus, they can loot their enemies and gain better equipment for themselves. Otherwise, they might spend real money to upgrade their weapons.

Game Review

This game is generally well received in its major market China while it also generates some serious concerns and critics elsewhere as it is reportedly accused of being influential to real life violence and atrocities. Nonetheless, it was the second most downloaded mobile game in 2018 with a huge base of active users. The gameplay and programming reliability are rather solid, catering to an above average demand for mobile games in this category. Despite of its controversy, this game still holds up in recent years and it has accumulated loyal fans in target markets.