So I have an iPhone 3GS, i got it at launch and boy is it showing, it runs incredibly slow and playing games is becoming difficult due to the long load times and slow frame rate. So tomorrow I am going up to a iPhone 4S, as I'm jumping the iPhone 4 and going to the 4S I should notice a big difference.

So recommend me some good games!

Tested > App of the Day is mostly games (which makes it a really boring feature I think)

I also upgraded from 3GS to 4S and I bought a ton of games, games that I'd recommend especially for 4S is Sword And Sworcery, Infinity Blade 2, Dead Space(surprisingly good and beautiful for an iOS game), Ghost Trick and Real Racing 2

Oh and that Tintin game is suprisingly good and cheap

Ghost Trick, Sword and Sworcery, Jetpack Joyride and Triple Town.

Trism. That's all you need. Oh, and Jetpack Joyride.

Fairway Solitaire is surprisingly fun and addictive, and also free if you don't want to spend $0.99 to get rid of the ads.

Bean's Quest is a great little platformer for a buck.
Tiny Wings is essential, also a dollar.
If you're into fighters, Street Fighter IV Volt is fantastic, but a little pricier at 6.99
Rolando is a neat game that makes great use of touch and tilt.
Continuity 2 is another clever platformer, with some super cool ideas.
1-Bit Ninja, Game Dev Story, Mega Mall Story are some others to check out.

There are so many cool games on iOS.

There are no good games on iOS.

Also, as someone who jumped from a 3GS to a 4S recently, you will see a huge improvement in speed. It's so nice!

Jetpack Joyride is a great, simple distraction.

Scribblenauts is also pretty fantastic, and it's far cheaper than the DS version. It's also one of the few ports that actually works better with iPhone touch screen.

Temple Run, Jetpack Joyride, and Scramble with Friends are the entirety of my iPhone gaming experience.

Ghost Trick. That is all.

Edit: I lie, Plants V Zombies.

@Enigma777 said:

There are no good games on iOS.

Also, as someone who jumped from a 3GS to a 4S recently, you will see a huge improvement in speed. It's so nice!

Ghost Trick begs to differ, my good sir!

Jetpack Joyride, Ghost Trick, Sonic Racing and Scribblenauts Remix!

I've found this list that has really cheap games from across loads of platforms, but most of them are Iphone games, might be worth a look.

http://goandgame.com/post/18061975056/20-amazing-games-for-the-cost-of-1-retail-title

Tiny Wings.
/thread.

I don't know that is technically a game, but VidRhythm is a great thing to pull out a party and have everyone record parts of it.

@Enigma777 said:

There are no good games on iOS.

False...traditional games that require tactical input are terrible on iOS, but there are plenty of games that innovate around this and provide interesting experiences.

Contre Jour

Sword and Sorcery EP

Cut the Rope

Broken Sword: Director's Cut

Chrono Trigger

Ghost Trick

Scribblenauts

Depends. Do you want diversions while sitting on the can or waiting in line at the grocery store? Or do you want more traditional games?

There's plenty of the former in Tested's App of the Day. For the latter, pretty much anything that is a port from other systems, e.g. Ghost Trick.

Dungeon Raid

Beat Sneak Bandit is terrific and should not be missed. To echo what others are saying though, Ghost Trick, Sword and Sworcery, Scribblenauts and Jet Pack Joyride are all must-haves. Infinity Blade 2, also terrific.

Hero Academy made by the guys that did Orcs Must Die, I'm hoping they will bring it to Android.

I'm actually getting a 4S today, and I'm stoked this thread was made. But now I need a case.

Wheres My Water! best IOS game out right now

Jetpack Joyride is a must

So is Superbrothers S&S EP.

Ghost Trick.

World of Goo.

Osmos.

Kingdom Rush.

Windosill if you're rich.

Continuity 2 is probably one of the best games I've played on my iPhone.

@wewantsthering said:

I don't know that is technically a game, but VidRhythm is a great thing to pull out a party and have everyone record parts of it.

@Enigma777 said:

There are no good games on iOS.

False...traditional games that require tactical input are terrible on iOS, but there are plenty of games that innovate around this and provide interesting experiences.

Interesting =/= good.

@MariachiMacabre: I played it on my iPad and I'm not impressed. At all.

@Enigma777: Fine. There are plenty of iPhone games that are not only interesting, but also good :-) Do I need to diagram my sentences for you? ;-)

@wewantsthering said:

@Enigma777: Fine. There are plenty of iPhone games that are not only interesting, but also good :-) Do I need to diagram my sentences for you? ;-)

No, because that is just plain false. iOS games are junk. Even "good" ones are junk because the controls suck so much. this applies to all touch screen games, even ones that only require one touch like Jetpack Joyride, since you're still blocking a part of the screen with your hand(s).

@Enigma777 said:

@wewantsthering said:

@Enigma777: Fine. There are plenty of iPhone games that are not only interesting, but also good :-) Do I need to diagram my sentences for you? ;-)

No, because that is just plain false. iOS games are junk. Even "good" ones are junk because the controls suck so much. this applies to all touch screen games, even ones that only require one touch like Jetpack Joyride, since you're still blocking a part of the screen with your hand(s).

It sounds like you assume that good means a console level game ported to a handheld like most PSP games. Game tailored for a mobile/touch experience can be great, and in some cases (I admit rarely) are great. It's not the sort of game that I will send 20+ hours on like a console game, but it's the sort of thing I play while waiting in a doctor's office. I had a lot of fun with Game Dev Story. Games that require more thinking/reading/strategy are obviously better because precise button presses are not required. I think the mistake people make is when they make a God of War rip-off and expect players to use two fake analogue sticks.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/game-dev-story/id396085661?mt=8

Doodle Jump is good fun. Also Cannabalt

@wewantsthering said:

@Enigma777 said:

@wewantsthering said:

@Enigma777: Fine. There are plenty of iPhone games that are not only interesting, but also good :-) Do I need to diagram my sentences for you? ;-)

No, because that is just plain false. iOS games are junk. Even "good" ones are junk because the controls suck so much. this applies to all touch screen games, even ones that only require one touch like Jetpack Joyride, since you're still blocking a part of the screen with your hand(s).

It sounds like you assume that good means a console level game ported to a handheld like most PSP games. Game tailored for a mobile/touch experience can be great, and in some cases (I admit rarely) are great. It's not the sort of game that I will send 20+ hours on like a console game, but it's the sort of thing I play while waiting in a doctor's office. I had a lot of fun with Game Dev Story. Games that require more thinking/reading/strategy are obviously better because precise button presses are not required. I think the mistake people make is when they make a God of War rip-off and expect players to use two fake analogue sticks.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/game-dev-story/id396085661?mt=8

This was a well-thought out and metered response to a post I would have totally expected to elicit none of those qualities. Nice job, duder.

@wewantsthering said:

@Enigma777 said:

@wewantsthering said:

@Enigma777: Fine. There are plenty of iPhone games that are not only interesting, but also good :-) Do I need to diagram my sentences for you? ;-)

No, because that is just plain false. iOS games are junk. Even "good" ones are junk because the controls suck so much. this applies to all touch screen games, even ones that only require one touch like Jetpack Joyride, since you're still blocking a part of the screen with your hand(s).

It sounds like you assume that good means a console level game ported to a handheld like most PSP games. Game tailored for a mobile/touch experience can be great, and in some cases (I admit rarely) are great. It's not the sort of game that I will send 20+ hours on like a console game, but it's the sort of thing I play while waiting in a doctor's office. I had a lot of fun with Game Dev Story. Games that require more thinking/reading/strategy are obviously better because precise button presses are not required. I think the mistake people make is when they make a God of War rip-off and expect players to use two fake analogue sticks.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/game-dev-story/id396085661?mt=8

I don't expect console or even dedicated handheld-quality games. I expect good games. With that said I have yet to play a single one that I can call good on my iphone or ipad. And trust me I've tried a lot of them: PvZ, Infinity Blade, Ghost Trick, Scribblenauts, Sword and Sworcery, Osmos, Tiny Tower (I struggle to even call that one a game), Tiny Wings, Dead Space, Battle Nations, the list goes on and on. Yes, even Game Dev Story.

It does not help that almost all of them have microtransactions up the ass...

Cut the Rope

Scribblenauts

Fruit Ninja

Tiny Wings

Peggle

Draw Something Free

Angry Birds

Super Stickman Golf

Oh god I can't believe I forgot Game Dev Story! Definitely give that a try.

Just got it and wow is it cool! Its like the 3GS but just so much faster, so much cleaner, so much smoother, so much better!