I've never been a mobile gaming enthusiast. The endless ads, predatory microtransactions, and shallow gameplay loops typically send me running back to my console. But during a particularly boring layover at O'Hare last month, with my Switch battery dead and laptop packed away, I reluctantly opened my browser to try something—anything—to pass the time. That's how I discovered "Pocket Kingdom," and subsequently lost track of my boarding announcement. First Impressions "Pocket Kingdom" loads almost instantly in any browser—no downloads, no account creation, no permissions requests. You're immediately greeted by a charming, pixel-art kingdom that fits perfectly within your phone screen. The visual style strikes that perfect balance between nostalgic and modern, with vibrant colors and surprisingly detailed animations despite the deliberately limited resolution. The premise is straightforward: you manage a tiny medieval realm that fits entirely on o...