We recently looked at iOS games that would look especially good on the new iPhone 16. And even then I thought: “What do competitors have? They don’t have exclusive Resident Evil ports, for example.”.
This thought grew into the idea that became the basis for the title of this article. But I’ll make a reservation right away: it won’t be here fan PC ports, emulators and frequently mentioned games such as Call of Duty, Genshin Impact, Honkai Impact and PUBG.
We’ll go the other way and here are five great projects that visually look simply amazing and are quite demanding on the “stuffing” of a smartphone:
1. Black Desert Mobile
Black Desert is considered one of the most beautiful MMORPGs on PC even at the moment.
This makes it even more surprising that the mobile version is almost a direct port from the PC, transferring all the main mechanics and visual effects.
Black Desert Mobile is a classic MMO adapted for mobile devices. It offers a huge open world and a wide variety of content for both PVE and PVP.
The graphics in the game are simply amazing, with detailed characters. Each skill is accompanied by bright effects and animations that look simply amazing. The environment is also made to a high standard. Overall, the game looks great and feels completely immersive. And the more powerful the hardware, the more pleasant everything looks and plays.
2. Dead by Daylight mobile
Dead by Daylight Mobile is a mobile version of the acclaimed multiplayer horror game in which one player will play the role of the killer, and the rest will be the victims.
It is worth noting that this is an almost complete adaptation of the original game from consoles to mobile devices.
Based on the screenshots, it may seem that the game’s graphics are so-so, but there is a nuance: with a rather average picture (as on consoles, by the way), Dead by Daylight is quite demanding on hardware, and a budget or mid-budget smartphone will not be suitable for a comfortable game. And it’s worth it, because, by and large, this is still the same exciting session in miniature with its variety of playing styles and a great emphasis on cooperation.
Only, unlike PCs and consoles, the game is free on mobile devices.
3. Alien Isolation
Unfortunately, there are no versions of Resident Evil and Death Stranding on Android yet, but one of the best games in the Alien universe is available here – Alien Isolation. And now it has become especially relevant, because recently a new film about “Aliens” was released in cinemas, which was largely inspired by Alien Isolation.
In addition, in the wake of the success of Alien: Romulus, the developers have already announced plans to create a sequel to Alien Isolation.
I don’t see the point in talking about the game for a long time, since I have already mentioned Alien Isolation several times in various materials on this site. However, I want to emphasize the most important thing: this is an atmospheric and tense survival horror that looks great visually.
Even smartphones can boast good graphics, although achieving the maximum level of quality comparable to console games will require a powerful device.
4. Wuthering Waves
At the beginning of the material, I promised to do without games from MihoYo (or HoYoverse, whichever is more convenient), but who said that I wouldn’t mention the most beautiful clone of Genshin Impact?
So, I mention it.
So what are Wuthering Waves? This is an exciting open-world action-RPG in which you can explore vast areas, fight a variety of enemies and mini-bosses, collect resources, solve puzzles and complete exciting mini-quests.
The combat in the game is reminiscent of the battles from Nier Automata and Stellar Blade, and their intensity is much higher than in Genshin. Visually, the battles are distinguished by colorful effects, which makes them even more impressive.
The game world itself is also striking in its beauty: it is large, dark and filled with many details. However, to fully enjoy its brilliance and avoid frame rate drops, you’ll need a powerful device.
5. Fortnite
Fortnite is truly a phenomenal game. Originally conceived as a tower-defense concept with zombie attributes and an additional battle royale mode that was added later to keep up with the rise of PUBG, it has grown into one of the most popular game services in the industry.
Millions of players eagerly await each new season, and major updates that come out once a year change the game so much that they can be compared to full-fledged sequels.
The release of the mobile version of Fortnite became the cause of one of the largest corporate scandals in the industry. The whole world is watching the lawsuit, in which Epic Games opposed many companies. Thanks to this case, the boundaries of the closed Apple ecosystem were shifted.
But I digress. First and foremost, Fortnite is a third-person shooter with many modes and mechanics. The game features not only a battle royale, but also many other exciting scenarios. The version for smartphones is currently no different from the console and computer versions, including graphics and game engine. The game places high demands on hardware and runs well only on the most powerful processors.
You will need really powerful hardware
It seems like I already wrote this once, but still: the pace of development of the mobile gaming industry scares me. I was once sure that for full-fledged gaming in your pocket you still definitely needed a portable console.
But, by and large, smartphones have long been considered a full-fledged part of the portable gaming market. Whether we like it or not.
I leave you with this thought. Have a good day!
Source: www.iphones.ru
