The technology in gaming continues to advance year in, year out.

As a result, developers keep coming up with inventive new games and ways to play them.

In recent times, some companies have started to create titles that you might play with your phone.

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They should not be confused with mobile games.

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These titles are played onPCor console using phones as the controller.

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Here is a collection of games that make great use of the combination.

It tells the tale of two distinct families who meet in the Arizona desert.

The first half of the game focuses on their compelling first meeting.

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The gameplay is entirely about making decisions that alter how the narrative plays out.

11Its Quiz Time

As the title suggests, this one is a quiz game.

There are all sorts of different types of questions, so there’s plenty of variety in the game.

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Liven up your next party by booting any of these games up.

The humans have to figure out who the non-human is and vote them out.

However, there is a bunch of trials and challenges in your way that attempt to stop you.

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So, you’re gonna wanna use teamwork and problem-solving skills to succeed.

There is plenty of variety when it comes to the puzzles.

you’ve got the option to play through the entire game using your phone.

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8Erica

This FMV game, named after its main character, isan interactive thriller.

It focuses on Erica, who’s having nightmares about the murder of her father.

This leads to her diving into her family’s past to find out some interesting truths.

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As it’s an FMV title, you don’t need to control Erica’s movements or anything.

Instead, you’re regularly asked to make decisions that will impact Erica’s adventure and the overall story.

it’s possible for you to use a companion app to make these choices using your phone.

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7That’s You!

is a quiz game that stands out because it puts plenty of emphasis on your phone’s camera.

Not only is your in-game avatar a picture you take, but some questions require another photo, too.

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The questions are mostly about the people playing.

Therefore, it’s a game to play with people you know well.

It’s very much in the same vein as Until Dawn andThe Casting of Frank Stone.

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You play through a dark story where your choices and QTE skills impact who lives and dies.

These detective games will make you drop your DualShocks and DualSenses for a fedora and notepad.

Using PS4’s Play Link, others can join you to help make decisions.

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However, that’s not the only way they can be involved.

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