GameLoop

GameLoop (aka Tencent Gaming Buddy) is an Android game emulator for Windows PC desktops. Its design caters to gamers, with little attention given to other emulation functionalities, and primarily emphasizing flexibility and precision in mouse and keyboard controls. While it works mainly with Tencent’s games, including Call of Duty and PUBG mobile, it features some other much-loved titles.

Boost your gaming
Emulators allow systems to act like other systems. In the case of GameLoop emulator you turn your PC into a game host for titles usually played on smartphones and consoles.

That way, you may access games you wouldn’t usually be able to, and you get a better gameplay experience with a more considerable display, mouse, and keyboard.

GameLoop is an updated version of Tencent’s previous GameBuddy. GameBuddy was their legitimate, official Android emulator, aiming to facilitate playing the games by this developer.

As Tencent tends to create multiplayer games that benefit from precise control, this upgrade further eases the experience. GameLoop is their new official emulator.

Some of the most popular mobile games in existence, including Mobile Legends and PUBG Mobile, are readily available through the GameLoop emulator.

How GameLoop works
When it comes to requirements, to install GameLoop you’ll need at least 4GB of RAM, a minimum hard disk space of 1.5GB, and Intel or AMD processor of i5 or higher.

GameLoop for Windows requires OS versions 7 and above. Unfortunately, you won’t find this program for Mac.

If you meet these conditions, installation is a piece of cake. Download the APK and the wizard will take you through the process in a matter of minutes.

Once you launch the emulator, you’ll also need to manually install the games to use it. When you do, it also enables you to tweak your graphical settings.

GameLoop and all its features come in three languages – English, Chinese, and Vietnamese. Once your first window opens, you may change between them. You may also switch between three screen resolutions – 1024×576, 1280×720, and 1366×768.

GameLoop features
Although somewhat specialized for Tencent games, GameLoop is an excellent overall Android gaming emulator. Besides being the official application for emulating PUBG Mobile, it shows broad compatibility with some of the most popular Android game titles.

It also allows you to optimize controls and networking for a smoother fame experience. You may tweak controls to your liking and enjoy your gameplay.

While you’re using your keyboard and mouse to play games, GameLoop will use the default gaming settings. If you wish to change them, all you need to do is visit the settings box and tweak the controls.

The interface comes with an integrated game browser. So, you can download and install games from their library with one click.

The network is optimized and uses the capabilities of your PC to ensure lag-free gaming. With the updated version of their emulator, Tencent also included the feature called ‘Network Acceleration’ to improve your playing of high-ping games.

Games and game quality
In GameLoop, there’s a window under the name of ‘GameCenter.’ From there, you may download and run various games. Some titles include PUBG Mobile, Clash Royale, Clash of Clans, Brawl Stars, Candy Crush Saga, and more. GameLoop for Call of Duty is especially popular.

Some of the default Tencent games will come pre-installed with the emulator. In this case, you may reinstall them to optimize frames per second (FPS) when playing.

In general, the graphics level will vary depending on the configuration of your computer – the higher its capabilities, the better the graphics will be. If your PC is medium to high-end, you should have no problem running your titles on HD graphics.

On the other hand, if you’re playing from a low-profile PC or a laptop with integrated graphics, there are ‘Smooth’ and ‘Balanced’ settings for you to choose to increase the stability, albeit at the cost of the looks.

The social aspect
Another great thing about this emulator is its social aspect. As Tencent games tend to be multiplayer, they integrated user discovery support and built-in friend lists to their interface.

If your friends aren’t active on the platform, you can join the official lobby and from there a room where you’ll get matched with teammates to join a game. The lobby and rooms also allow you to send text and voice messages.

Tencent cooperates with Nimo TV to enable you to watch live streams of different famous and obscure gamers. It requires no browser because all streaming happens in-emulator.

Bugs and alternatives
When it comes to drawbacks, GameLoop is lacking in terms of overall emulation, but among the best for gaming. Sometimes, there are errors in the installation, issues related to audios, or lags in games. However, these issues aren’t as common as to stop you from using it.

For now, not a massive range of games are available in the Game Center, too. A filter for dividing content by genre or system is also lacking.

If you’re looking for alternatives, BlueStacks is a renowned Android emulator. It is much more comprehensive and would be best if you’re planning to use it for more than gaming.

Moreover, Android-x86 is an open-source project which works on Linux as well. Nox App Player is an emulator focused on Android games for PC, although it’s packed with bundleware. Finally, MEmu is a new launch that looks quite promising.

A specialized emulator
Tencent’s idea to create a dedicated Android emulator turned out quite well, resulting in a capable program able to run mobile games on PC with ease. While it won’t do much for those who aren’t big fans of Tencent’s titles, those who are can benefit significantly from it.