There’s already a thread for iPhone/iPod Touch games. But it’s long, and there appears to be a significant difference to many iPad games (and quite a few that simply aren’t available on the smaller devices). So much so that a game that might not be worth getting on the phone/touch might be worth getting on the pad. So here’s a new thread. Whee!
I’ll kick it off. I noticed Small World in the apps store for the iPad (not available for touch/phone). This is a really awesome board game…hopefully the iPad version will live up to it. If it does, it’s a must-buy.
I KNOW, right? I’m already buying one for work (we’re doing tons of iPad coverage on launch day at PCWorld, and Apple doesn’t just exactly have a generous review loaner process). I’m not looking forward to getting up early and working all day Saturday because Apple has to do their launch the day before Easter, but hey, Small World!
Wait… there’s a Sam & Max game for iPad? What the WHAT? Added to the list.
Also on my list (actually already purchased, since you can do that):
PvZ (duh)
We Rule (free, playing it on iPhone, should be MUCH easier to click around on the larger screen)
Civ Rev
Minigore HD (just on a whim, because it looks like it could be good)
Small World (already mentioned)
The Dungeon Hunters thing is an embiggened version of the existing iPhone game, which is pretty good if a little bland – it’s a simple-ish 3D action-rpg Diablo clone thing.
I liked the iPhone version but got distracted and didn’t finish it.
According to http://www.telltalegames.com/, it’s “available now”. So a Sam and Max game that shipped first for the iPad before the platform even shipped.
If I was employed, Civ Rev on the iPad would be why I would purchase an iPad. Okay, that wouldn’t be the only reason, but it would be a big selling point for me!
It’s up to the app developer – some of my games have updated to ‘universal’ versions which run full-res on both the phone and iPad, and some (like PvZ) want me to re-buy them.