my favorite java (flip phone) games

Flip phones were a gateway drug into gaming for me. I never had any home or handheld consoles growing up and so java games were all I knew. The games I played on my flip phone influenced the types of gamer I grew to become. Simple controls, challenging game-play and no fluff ( long cut-scenes or text) is the formula of a great game in my opinion. That is why I prefer short and concise experiences to long ,commitment-type games nowadays.
so, without further ado, these are my favorite java games in no particular order( I'm sticking with one game from a genre so this post doesn't get over-crowded by platformers)

1- cyberpunk the Arasaka's plot (platformer)

This game is a beauty. Game-play consists of platforming with shooting as the main combat mechanic. The character can be leveled-up and customized by pick-ups strewn about.

2-Rambo forever (shooter)

Simple and addictive. The game consists of Rambo just standing on a boat which is slowly moving down stream. The objective is to shoot enemies, projectile weapons and other hazards before they mow you down.

3-Age of empires: the Asian dynasties (strategy)

I'm still amazed at how good this game looks. It is basically a de-make of Microsoft's popular expansion for the age of empires series but for java game, you will be hard-pressed to find something with this much polish and depth.

4-Black shark (flight)

Straight forward. Avoid enemy ammunition, and eliminate all hostiles on the ground. May not have aged well graphically speaking, but the game-play loop of clearing an area to move forward never gets old.

5- Bounce (collectathon)

This might seem like cheating as this game is basically a side scroller with platforming elements. But bounce is unlike any game in the java world. It was a pack-in game for most later model Nokia phones. Game-play consists of dodging obstacles as you jump through hoops( the aim being to clear all hoops). What sets this game apart is the amount of abilities garnered through pick-ups and how these abilities are used to solve problems presented by the environment. Truly one of a kind.