Collected 8 best games on iOS with gamepad support. Turning your smartphone into a game console

Recently I noticed which gamepad is better to buy in addition to a smartphone to turn it into a game console. If you missed this article, I recommend you read it as we need to gain knowledge from it today.

Below I will tell you about games that are ideal for running on an iPhone with a gamepad. Moreover, in some projects the game without this accessory will be practically impossibleI warn you right away.

Don’t waste your money on game consoles. After all, there are such wonderful games for iPhone as:

1. Terraria

Let’s start with the classics. More than 10 years have passed since the release of Terraria, but the game continues to be relevant, interesting and simply rich in content.

In terms of gameplay, Terraria offers interesting changes to open world, platforming, and metroidvania. All this is done in beautiful pixel graphics.

The player will not only have to explore the caves and show them a demonstration of monsters, but also build his own settlement, attracting the attention of residents of different countries.

Playing without a gamepad in Terraria is quite difficult, but if you connect any of the compatible controllers, you can bridge the gap in the game; there is enough content in the game for several hundred hours.

👉 Buy Terraria for 449 rub.

2. Call of Duty: Mobile

Hardcore Kolda players are probably already chattering their teeth, but let’s not swear, everyone plays the way they are comfortable.

And if you want the simplest possible experience of creating a big franchise, your best bet is to connect a gamepad.

Call of Duty: Mobile is a game that has remained relevant for many years and continues to grow. Adaptation for the gamepad is done well, although only sensitivity is left in the settings.

If you think a gamepad will give you an edge in battle, don’t worry. The game will also match opponents with controller users. Therefore, I strongly recommend at least trying it.

👉 Download Call of Duty: Mobile free from the App Store

3. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

For me personally, the announcement of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night came as a very big surprise. The game is somehow not outdated and has adequately stood the test of time, which showed its influence on the entire gaming industry.

Castlevania is a great series of games that dates back to the days of Dandy. Great and at the moment unfortunately dead. Symphony of the Night is a kind of restart that took place in 1997 on the first PlayStation.

The player will take on the role of Alucard, the stylish and powerful son of Dracula. In the story, the Bloody Count’s castle suddenly appears in the world. Alucard, remembering to put on your family clothes, send him here to find out the reason for this terrible place.

The game has four endings. How Alucard’s journey ends depends on the player’s actions. If you are not careful enough when using the castle, you may end up literally ending the game in the middle at first.

The battles in the game are dynamic and quite difficult. Many abilities require pressing the primary number key, and touchscreen controls such as fireball can be difficult. Playing with a gamepad is much more enjoyable and easier.

👉 Buy Castlevania: SotN for 279 rub.

4. What’s left of Edith Finch

But let’s talk about something meditative, melancholic and even a little sad. What Remains of Edith Finch is an adventure game developed by the American studio Giant Sparrow. Among the main sources of inspiration, the authors note the TV series “The Twilight Zone” and the novel “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel García Márquez.

Edith Finch, the last of the Finch family, explores the ancient mansion where her ancestors lived. A curse will hover over the house, like the Finches, and under the control of the player, one should visit the pre-rooms and study the conditions of their life and death using documents and family heirlooms.

In the game we understand why Edith remained the last in her family. We will clarify the situation through interaction with flashbacks of important family members. These scenes reveal the flexible ancestry of the main characters, with each flashback having its own distinct visual style and gameplay.

The plot resembles a puzzle, in which some parts are initially missing. But the more you dive into the plot, the clearer the nightmarish picture of past events becomes. The answer to the question “What actually happened?” and the ending of the story as a whole for thought. Or maybe I’ll publish a stingy man’s tear.

👉 Buy What Remains of Edith Finch for 449 rub.

5. Contra is back

I bet that everyone who reads this text has played Contra. Are there any old people here? Tell us your favorite part in the comments.

Contra Returns is a gorgeous reincarnation of the good old masterpiece. A testosterone-fuelled and uncompromising action movie, where there is only you, your machine gun and a bunch of opponents. This is a shareware project with all the ensuing consequences: there was a place here and a gacha system (heroes from different games need to be knocked out in the casino) and the in-game store is also in place.

If you don’t pay attention to the project’s distribution model, you can enjoy playing the project. The gameplay remains the same, as dynamic and challenging as before. The game features many references to classic games, a long story campaign and challenging bosses.

And, perhaps, the most comfortable way to play this game is with a gamepad. This allows you to avoid errors in positioning and significantly influence the targeting of enemies. I highly recommend giving it a try. This game can give you a couple of hours of nostalgia.

👉 Download Contra Returns free from the App Store

6. Hunting

Well, if for some reason you don’t want to try the shareware Contra, but your soul requires the same gameplay, I have something to offer.

Huntdown shows what retro games should be played today, how they should inform the player and his time, is an essential resource for anyone today. There is not much plot here, but enough to understand what is happening. The complexity of the flexible game, characters with different styles is also enough.

The gameplay of the game is simple and clear. You’ll have to plan, shoot, and hide behind openings to avoid danger. The game is great for playing in the evening, going through a few levels and posting it the next day.

The levels in the game will not get boring, since each of them can be completed in 10-15 minutes. The advantage here is the co-op mode and different ways to play.

And if it does occur, there may be a side effect in the form of an irresistible desire to watch something from the classic action films of the 80s, because the game constantly and respectfully refers to them.

👉 Buy Hunting for 599 rub.

7. Brawlhalla

In the late 90s, Nintendo created a new game genre: brawler. The genre is a ready-made mixture of platforming, fighting, and beat ’em up. The game that defined this genre was Super Smash Bros.

It was so complex and successful that so far practically no project has been implemented that attempts to formulate the SSB formula; it has not been able to surpass the original or come even one step closer to it.

In most of Brawlhalla’s game modes, as in Super Smash Bros, the goal is to defeat your arena opponent. You deal damage with receivers and specials, and the meter runs from this master. The higher it is, the greater the chance that the enemy will not be able to enter the arena.

I would like to note right away that, unlike classic fighting games, this game is very friendly to beginners. This is reflected not only in the advanced and easy step-by-step training, but also in the simple combat system. There are no complex or multi-stage combinations of strikes, and there are only two buttons for each strike.

👉 Download Brawlhalla free from the App Store

8. Hades

And we complete the selection of updates for the platform. Hades is another transfer of profits from the project from large consoles to the iPhone. My genres are roguelike and action/RPG. And this format usually requires many hours interesting gameplay.

The fighting platforms take on the role of Zagreus, not less than King Aida himself. Yes, the setup here brings in Greek mythology. The young prince was tired of enduring his father’s machinations and decided to escape from the underground kingdom of the dead and get to Mount Olympus. The gods are disposed towards him, by the way, there will be active opportunities in this.

In accordance with the traditions of the genre, each “race” for the hero is unique and occurs randomly.

When choosing there are several types of weapons with different techniques, as well as during the session different (and very stylish, meet Aphrodite, you’ll understand what I mean) the gods of Olympus will throw blessings to Zagreus, which give new abilities or passive effects.

Of course, no successful game will ever end. First, there is a plot rationale for continuing the attempt. Secondly, the game is to overcome in principle, death returns Zagreus home, where his Father is waiting for him with edible comments.

The House of Zagreus is a separate hub location where you can communicate with characters, give them gifts and learn pieces of local history. The dialogue in the game is no less captivating than the basic gameplay.

The game will be available only through the Netflix application, which is not available in Russia. But if you have an Apple ID from another country, the problem is solved in no time.

Hades will be released for iOS on March 19, and I highly recommend trying the game with a gamepad, because the local dynamic combat will not be felt very well through touch controls.

👉 Watch for Hades to appear on the game page in the App Store

And that’s all for today. I would be glad to hear your comments about which games from the collections you wanted to try first.

Tell us about your experience using gamepads and your impressions. If the topic seems interesting, I will be happy to write a second part. Have a good day!

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