I figure that most of you probably don't care, but whatever!
This is in NO particular order, but here we go...
1.) Flight Control HD
Yes, most of you have probably played this on the iPhone, but it's just wonderful on the iPad because of its bigger screen. Just awesome.
2.) Chain Link
I'm addicted to this one, and draw all over my screen in my futile attempts to break chain records! A very simple idea, made very fun. And it's cheap, too!
3.) Pinball HD
This is a great pinball game, and the latest updates make it even better. Super smooth framerate, customizable views etc make this one a winner!
4.) Roswell
For those of you that like vertical scrolling shooters (think Ikaruga without the insanity), then this should be high on your list. The soundtrack is INSANE, and the graphics are gorgeous. A ton of fun, and no other iPad game comes close to this one in what it does.
5.) Hotel Mogul
This is currently a fave of mine and the wife. VERY polished interface. If you like time-management games, this one should be on your shortlist. Great, great stuff. You can tell the developers put a lot of work into this. Oh, and the story is just hilarious and straight out of left-field.
6.) Plants vs Zombies
OK. Seriously. If you haven't played this by now, you don't deserve an iPad. A MUST-play, even if it's quite steeply priced compared to the iPhone version, but the graphics upgrade is well worth it. This is the best playing version of the game, including the PC and Mac version (though the Mac/PC versions have a few more things to do). All the levels are present and correct here, and you need to play it if you haven't.
7.) Space Station Frontier HD
This is a fantastic game. Part tower defense, part ...something else. This is a must-play if you like to be challenged. This is a great iPad upgrade to the iPhone original. Seriously, play this one already!
8.) Broken Sword: Director's Cut HD
This is one of the best adventure games (point-n-click) ever released, and now it's seen a timely release on the iPad. If you haven't played this game, you're in for a REAL treat. This is a huge game, which will take you quite a while to beat, with full voice-overs, lovely graphics etc. This is the best portable version that exists, and is just a wonderful adventure with great production values.
9.) Azkend HD
Boy, this game has production values through the roof. This is a great puzzler, part Bejeweled, part Tetris Attack, part... other things. I dunno. Mad. But what sets this apart is the wonderful graphics, sweeping music, wonderful presentation, and the desire to see what comes next. This game is gorgeous.
10.) Sparkle HD
From the studio that brought you Azkend HD, this is a really enjoyable puzzler with some of the best music I've heard in a game. The sound effects are spot on, and, basically, if you liked playing Stoneloops before Apple unceremoniously pulled it from the App Store, this IS the game for you.
With these 10 games, you won't be bored for quite some time!
Hopefully this helps some of you who just picked up iPads today!...
This is in NO particular order, but here we go...
1.) Flight Control HD
Yes, most of you have probably played this on the iPhone, but it's just wonderful on the iPad because of its bigger screen. Just awesome.
2.) Chain Link
I'm addicted to this one, and draw all over my screen in my futile attempts to break chain records! A very simple idea, made very fun. And it's cheap, too!
3.) Pinball HD
This is a great pinball game, and the latest updates make it even better. Super smooth framerate, customizable views etc make this one a winner!
4.) Roswell
For those of you that like vertical scrolling shooters (think Ikaruga without the insanity), then this should be high on your list. The soundtrack is INSANE, and the graphics are gorgeous. A ton of fun, and no other iPad game comes close to this one in what it does.
5.) Hotel Mogul
This is currently a fave of mine and the wife. VERY polished interface. If you like time-management games, this one should be on your shortlist. Great, great stuff. You can tell the developers put a lot of work into this. Oh, and the story is just hilarious and straight out of left-field.
6.) Plants vs Zombies
OK. Seriously. If you haven't played this by now, you don't deserve an iPad. A MUST-play, even if it's quite steeply priced compared to the iPhone version, but the graphics upgrade is well worth it. This is the best playing version of the game, including the PC and Mac version (though the Mac/PC versions have a few more things to do). All the levels are present and correct here, and you need to play it if you haven't.
7.) Space Station Frontier HD
This is a fantastic game. Part tower defense, part ...something else. This is a must-play if you like to be challenged. This is a great iPad upgrade to the iPhone original. Seriously, play this one already!
8.) Broken Sword: Director's Cut HD
This is one of the best adventure games (point-n-click) ever released, and now it's seen a timely release on the iPad. If you haven't played this game, you're in for a REAL treat. This is a huge game, which will take you quite a while to beat, with full voice-overs, lovely graphics etc. This is the best portable version that exists, and is just a wonderful adventure with great production values.
9.) Azkend HD
Boy, this game has production values through the roof. This is a great puzzler, part Bejeweled, part Tetris Attack, part... other things. I dunno. Mad. But what sets this apart is the wonderful graphics, sweeping music, wonderful presentation, and the desire to see what comes next. This game is gorgeous.
10.) Sparkle HD
From the studio that brought you Azkend HD, this is a really enjoyable puzzler with some of the best music I've heard in a game. The sound effects are spot on, and, basically, if you liked playing Stoneloops before Apple unceremoniously pulled it from the App Store, this IS the game for you.
With these 10 games, you won't be bored for quite some time!
Hopefully this helps some of you who just picked up iPads today!...
