For as long as there has been mobile games, there have been visions of bringing a console-like game to our hands and pockets. Now, with technology taking leaps and bounds everyday, we are getting that much closer. Check out this list of games that are so good it’ll have you shouting “I can’t believe it’s not console!”.
Deus Ex: The Fall follows up it’s cyberpunk predecessor (Deus Ex; Human Revolution), by putting you in the shoes of former British soldier turned mercenary, Brian Saxon, and his battle against The Tyrants. While the controls and combat can be a struggle at times, the game more than makes up for it by bringing in the classic Deus Ex console feel due to it’s gripping plot and graphics.
We couldn’t leave out the fight fans on this list, and really there’s nothing better than getting your brawl on with Ryu, Akuma, and Bison. Street Fighter 4: Volt features a global online multiplayer mode that makes you feel like you’re playing on Live or PS Network. With a classic arcade setup for controls and crisp graphics, you’ll be launching Yoga Flames here to Japan with ease.
Lets face the facts. We’re not going to get any racing game like Gran Turismo 6 or Forza 5 on our mobile devices for awhile. Hell, the visuals of those cars look better than my real life car. However that shouldn’t discourage gear heads from checking out EA’s best mobile racing game, Real Racing 3 (Sorry Need For Speed: Most Wanted). With over 75 gorgeous cars at your disposal, RR3 easily offers the widest variety of wheels in all app stores. In addition to that, the game’s controls give it the leg up over all the other racing games available for mobile.
Think of N.O.V.A 3: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance as the mobile version of Halo, and we mean that in more ways than it’s Aliens vs. Humans plot line. Where N.O.V.A really shines is in it’s multiplayer mode where you can compete against other players in games of capture the flag, free-for-all, and more. The game’s simple touch controls gives a solid grasp on all the big time alien gunfights, making this one of, if not, the best first person shooter for mobile.
With EA’s FIFA franchise quickly overtaking Madden as the best sports game out there, it’s no surprise that the mobile version is blowing up as well. With over 500 authentic and visually detailed teams in your pocket, the game runs surprisingly smooth in the controls department by using a swipe and tap method. And as you can guess, the game is just as addicting as it is when you’re sitting on your couch with the console version screaming “GOOALLLLLL!” or cursing out Ronaldo.
Who would have thought that all the horror and action of Dead Space could be crammed into a mobile version? Not me that’s for sure. But in fact, that’s exactly what IronMonkey Studios and EA have done. Aside from boasting some of the best graphics and animations available on mobile, the game also gives fans one of the most immersive experiences of anything currently available for hardcore gamers.
What else can really be said of about Telltale’s The Walking Dead series? From winning multiple game of the years awards and accolades, Lee Everett’s episodes in zombie land are without a shadow of a doubt a must have in the app store. The best part about the mobile version of this game is that it plays, looks, and feels exactly like it would on a console. The game’s cell shade graphics and fate choosing plot line have shown that it’s not just changed the way mobile games are made, but all games for that matter.
Simply put, Infinity Blade 3 is the crem de la crem of mobile games. In their Infinity series, Chair Entertainment and Epic games have shown the world just how good mobile games can truly be. The series finale is brought to life by it’s epic story, sound, and intensely addicting hack and slash game play. There’s a reason why this game was at one point the highest grossing app ever made, and it’s because it packs a punch that not even some console games can.
