Big Time Sports brings microgame athletics to mobile, out now on iOS

When it comes to sports on mobile, the trend has shifted towards pushing technical boundaries, yet there's still a significant place for minimalism. This is vividly illustrated by Frost Pop's latest release, Big Time Sports, which brings a nostalgic yet fresh take on sports gaming.

Big Time Sports draws its essence from the classic Track & Field, a game that many remember for its equal parts of excitement and challenge. The gameplay in Big Time Sports is similarly straightforward, featuring microgames centered around various sports and athletic competitions such as bicycling and weightlifting. Each sport involves simple, repetitive movements—hold to pitch in baseball, release at the right moment to swing, or hold to spin during a high dive. This reduction of sports simulation to its most basic elements makes one wonder why Big Time Sports didn't make its way to mobile sooner.

I'm on my way I'm making itThe contrast between Big Time Sports and another of Frost Pop's releases, I Am Your Beast by Strange Scaffold, is striking. While I Am Your Beast offers high-octane, hardcore gameplay, Big Time Sports provides simple, casual microgames accessible even to those less dedicated to gaming.

While Big Time Sports may not be a game that players return to repeatedly, it stands out as a visually appealing and engaging entry in a niche genre. For sports enthusiasts, particularly fans of anime sports series, there's more to look forward to. The iconic volleyball series Haikyu!! is set to launch a new volleyball simulation game on mobile worldwide in the near future, adding to the excitement in the mobile sports gaming arena.