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5 beautiful iOS games that show what Apple hardware can do

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By Luis D.

Updated: Nov 12, 2015, 8:42 AM

5 beautiful iOS games that show what Apple hardware can do

iOS is home to some of the most graphically advanced and engaging games to grace the screens of mobile devices. Taking advantage of the Metal graphics API and the level of optimization made possible by the tight integration of software and hardware, developers are squeezing out mighty impressive visuals out of those PowerVR GPUs Apple's so keen on using.

Here, we lined up five recent games that make for a rather slick iOS graphics showcase. Be it hand-drawn decors or elaborate lighting models, these titles have what it takes to fill your retinas with quality vistas. But they aren't merely technological demos, for you actually get to enjoy some depth to the gameplay, too! Alright, here's what we got!

5 beautiful iOS games that show what Apple hardware can do

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Luis D. has a multitude of news, features and review articles written for PhoneArena. He adeptly demystifies complex technology topics, such as the development of advanced materials for bendable device displays and the evolution of chipset manufacturing.