Your favorite iOS game (no lists, only ONE), touchArcade member's top game

[Habakuk]

The hard question is:

If you hypothetically could keep only ONE iOS game on your device(s) for the next months and years, which one would that be?

Below there is a list with all nominations by tA members up to posting #139; there are AppShopper links. U = Universal App.

* * * Current Leaders * * *

Bug Heroes by Foursaken Media



Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer by Playdek



Disc Drivin' by Pixelocity

6 votes

Bug Heroes, Deluxe, Quest, U


5 votes

Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer, U
Disc Drivin', Free, HD


4 votes

Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation, U
Dead Space, HD
Bike Baron, U, Free
King of Dragon Pass


3 votes

Kingdom Rush, iPad only
Phoenix HD, U
Dungeon Raid, Free
Final Fantasy Tactics, HD
World of Goo, HD, Mac


2 votes

Pocket God
Pocket Planes, U
Magic 2013, iPad only
Crazy Hedgy, U, Lite
Super Crossfire, Mac
Hero Academy, U
Avadon The Black Fortress, iPad only, Mac
Mission Europa Collector's, Standard, U
Street Fighter IV Volt


1 vote

N.O.V.A. 2, div. v.
Score! Classic Goals, U
Drop7, U
Dragon Vale
The Quest Gold
Infinity Blade II, U
The Bard's Tale, U
Cub and Mag
Resident Evil Mercenaries VS.
Palm Kingdoms 2 Deluxe, iPad, Mac
Space Tripper, U
Battle Academy, iPad only
Azkend, several versions
Tiny Tower, U
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery, several versions
Swordigo, U
Space Miner, iPad, Game Dev Story, Lite
Deathsmiles, Lite
Chaos Rings II, iPad
Imperial, iPad
Knighturn, Free
Pocket RGB, Free
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, U
Soulcalibur, U
Solomon's Keep, Free
Tilt to Live, Free, HD
Battleheart, U
Hunters 2, U
Enviro-Bear 2010, U
Above
Puzzle Quest, several versions
Pix'n Love Rush, Free, Super QuickHook
Bullet Time HD, U
Plants vs. Zombies, HD, Mac
Fieldrunners, HD
Beat Hazard Ultra, U, Free, Mac
Jetpack Joyride, U
Mage Gauntlet, U
Reckless Racing 2, U
Fruit Ninja, Free, HD, HD Free
Where's My Water?, Free, U
Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus, HD
Cross Fingers, Free, U
Superstar Chefs, U
iChess Pack, Free
Asphalt 7: Heat, U

Note: Devs don't nominate or vote for your own games.
Note: Nomination and poll in beta stadium.

My answer:

Asphalt 7: Heat. We are playing local multiplayer for hours and days. Awesome supercars, pretty and very interesting tracks in all parts of the world, perfect controls, excellent speed feeling, best value ($.99 only).

[LOLavi]

Modern Combat 3

[TinkyWinky]

Superstar Chefs.

[Der-Kleine]

Modern Combat 3

[wendezeit]

The problem with this question is that it favours games with the highest replay value. Almost any game would get boring after a year.

Factoring in my addiction to chess I would have to go with iChess Pack and a fast internet connection.

[crunc]

The OP reads like an advertisement. But I'll join in anyway and say that for me it would have to be Disc Drivin'. I mean we are talking about a game that has to have endless replay value, and I have played and continue to play DD a ton. Great game.

[ninjackid]

Bug Heroes. Tons of replay value.

[Habakuk]

Originally Posted by wendezeit

The problem with this question is that it favours games with the highest replay value.

I wouldn't call it a problem but a feature and a chance to nominate the "best iOS game of all times" by tA user's voting. Each member has one vote for one game. Period. Maybe I'll add an option that you can change your opinion later (when you learn another, better game). That's pretty theoretic I know—but how would a better question sound? And replay value is one of the most valid factors in rating a video game. Especially here with iOS what has a bit the reputation of offering only casual games.

Almost any game would get boring after a year.

That's true but again: I cant find a better formula to find nothing less than the best iOS game of all time. Thanks for your vote. Counted in OP.

Originally Posted by crunc

The OP reads like an advertisement.

I know and I will shorten that later. Sorry. It should be just an example on how one could vote (besides of clicking a forum's software vote item). Will add such a tA voting later with links to threads, videos and AppShopper (similar to the tA game of the week threads).

Please be assured that I am not affiliated with the racer's dev in any relationship. It's pure fanboyism. The game is one of the reasons why I am very interested in iOS games altogether. And why I always need the newest iOS device.

It's completely okay if you justify your voting with one or two sentences like you did (that will keep the thread interesting, hopefully):

But I'll join in anyway and say that for me it would have to be Disc Drivin'. I mean we are talking about a game that has to have endless replay value, and I have played and continue to play DD a ton. Great game.

Thanks. Vote counted in OP. I have Disc Drivin'. It's not a bad game but… well, turn-based. I am an action freak and can't wait.

[syntheticvoid]

Space Tripper - easily my favorite iOS title ever. Its gotten more gameplay outta me than anything else, and will NEVER leave my devices... and will probably be THE game that makes me keep an iDevice around for the rest of my life. =oD

[LOLavi]

Wow, so many unexpected games to be "favorite of all time". I'm not judging at all, but I am surprised someone mentioned Superstar Chefs and Hero Academy... Never thought they would be someone's favorite game. Dungeon Raid needs more votes tbh, but it doesn't steal the thunder from MC3 for me...