Pocket Gamer: Game developers like to throw around terms such as 're-inventing this' or 'revolutionising that'.
Halo's tag of 'Combat Evolved' is one of the few that backed up the hype with reality.
But, when it comes to first-person shooters on touchscreen devices, it's clear there's a fundamental problem that needs to be solved, re-invented or revolutionised - however you want to put it.
First Person Shooters are one of the most popular genres of all-time. Games like Call of Duty and Halo have skyrocketed the genre’s popularity in recent years, and this has extended to mobile devices as well. MGL takes a look at the Top 5 First Person Shooters for iOS.
FTG Writes: A Blunder From Down Under
The Drowning is a peculiar iOS title: an FPS that shies away from virtual buttons in favor of tap-targeting. Now, this may sound like a bad control scheme waiting to happen, but the reality is, it’s quite good. Thanks to the Unity Engine, of which it is one of many iOS titles to utilize, it is also very pretty. Not even pretty in the “for an iOS game” sense; this is a legitimately impressive looking video game.
TouchGen - News about The Drowning surfaced quite a while ago, with shiny videos demonstrating its rather unique controls against a popular backdrop: rural U.S. territory, infested by zombie-like creatures. Finally seeing the game emerge brings some joy, as the graphics and atmosphere suggest great potential. The disappointment, however, kicks in as soon as the in-game menus pop up: this is a freemium title optimized to rake in money, any way possible.
