The iPad 2 boasts of hardware, much more powerful than its predecessor, and is therefore more adept at multitasking, gaming and video. The secret to the power of the iPad 2 lies in its dual core Apple A5 processor, which runs at 1 GHz, and also the increased 512 MB of DDR2 memory.
The whole iPad 2 experience is also made snappier, thanks to the new PowerVR SGX543MP2 graphics chip, which itself is dual core and boasts of healthy fill rates of 2 GPixel/s with 67 million polygons per second. Graphics are supposed to be 9 times better.
Developers, especially those of games, have been scurrying to take advantage of this newly unleashed power to make their games look more impressive and run better on the new hardware. We enlist a few games you should give a try, if you happen to have access to the iPad 2.
Dead Space
URL: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dead-space-for-ipad/id396019894?mt=8
Size: 422 MB
Price: US$ 9.99
Dead Space was already a great game even before its current revamped edition. But as soon as the iPad 2 launched, EA launched a new version with improved graphics and smoother gameplay for the iPad 2. Indeed the graphics of this first person shooter have become more impressive, and are comparable with those on offer on the Xbox 360 and PS3 gaming consoles. The screenshots capture the stunning visuals this game is packed with - perfect to showcase the capabilities of the upgraded hardware of the iPad 2.
Infinity Blade
URL: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/infinity-blade/id387428400?mt=8#
Size: 548 MB
Price: US$ 5.99
Winning over 20 Game of the Year and Top App awards, Infinity Blade is a fine example of the visual treat that awaits everyone on the iPad 2. This is the first mobile game powered by Epic's cutting edge Unreal Engine 3 technology, and it really shines on the iPad 2 with the updated version with gorgeous high resolution graphics and effects. The enhanced version of this sword fighting action game boasts of over 10 new enemies to defeat, over 30 new magic rings, swords, shields, helmets and armor as well as multiple character slots with leaderboard support.
This is an open ended game, which lets you finish it and then continue building your character with NewGame+. While the original iPad had difficulty maintaining playable frame rates for this game, the iPad 2 can handle it aptly without any issue, in full glory.
URL: http://itunes.apple.com/in/app/real-racing-2-hd/id414566922?mt=8
Size: 402 MB
Price: US$ 9.99
Supposed to be one of the best racing games on the App Store, Real Racing 2 from Firemint has now been released as Real Racing 2 HD with visuals optimized for iPad 2 and a better experience. Boasting of an expansive over 10 hours career mode and a unique 16-player online multiplayer mode, this game sports 30 licensed cars from real-world manufacturers and has race tracks set at 15 stunning locations around the world. The controls are very intuitive and precise and make use of the gyroscope built in the iPad 2.
The enhancements you will immediately notice on iPad 2 are better visuals for Alkeisha Islands and San Arcana tracks. Priced at just US$ 9.99, this is definitely worth a try.
Asphalt 6: Adrenaline HD
URL: http://itunes.apple.com/in/app/asphalt-6-adrenaline-hd/id400975931?mt=8
Size: 505 MB
Price: US$ 6.99
Real Racing HD is not the only driving game that has been enhanced for the iPad 2, there is a new version of Asphalt 6: Adrenaline HD too. This version takes advantage of Apple's A5 processor and better graphics capability to make this game a visual treat and give you an overall better gaming experience. The performance is said to be twice as fast as the original iPad, with smoother real-time reflections and real-time lighting and shadows.
Motion blur during Adrenaline and crash sequences has also been added for dramatic effect. The game puts the faster hardware to test by introducing improved draw distance and car modeling, and also pumps up the particle and smoke effects. There are 42 cars and bikes from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Ducati, etc. to choose from, to race at different locations around the world. The game promises luscious visuals, so try it and buy it if you like it.
The whole iPad 2 experience is also made snappier, thanks to the new PowerVR SGX543MP2 graphics chip, which itself is dual core and boasts of healthy fill rates of 2 GPixel/s with 67 million polygons per second. Graphics are supposed to be 9 times better.
Developers, especially those of games, have been scurrying to take advantage of this newly unleashed power to make their games look more impressive and run better on the new hardware. We enlist a few games you should give a try, if you happen to have access to the iPad 2.
Dead Space
URL: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dead-space-for-ipad/id396019894?mt=8
Size: 422 MB
Price: US$ 9.99
Dead Space was already a great game even before its current revamped edition. But as soon as the iPad 2 launched, EA launched a new version with improved graphics and smoother gameplay for the iPad 2. Indeed the graphics of this first person shooter have become more impressive, and are comparable with those on offer on the Xbox 360 and PS3 gaming consoles. The screenshots capture the stunning visuals this game is packed with - perfect to showcase the capabilities of the upgraded hardware of the iPad 2.
Infinity Blade
URL: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/infinity-blade/id387428400?mt=8#
Size: 548 MB
Price: US$ 5.99
Winning over 20 Game of the Year and Top App awards, Infinity Blade is a fine example of the visual treat that awaits everyone on the iPad 2. This is the first mobile game powered by Epic's cutting edge Unreal Engine 3 technology, and it really shines on the iPad 2 with the updated version with gorgeous high resolution graphics and effects. The enhanced version of this sword fighting action game boasts of over 10 new enemies to defeat, over 30 new magic rings, swords, shields, helmets and armor as well as multiple character slots with leaderboard support.
This is an open ended game, which lets you finish it and then continue building your character with NewGame+. While the original iPad had difficulty maintaining playable frame rates for this game, the iPad 2 can handle it aptly without any issue, in full glory.
Real Racing 2 HD
URL: http://itunes.apple.com/in/app/real-racing-2-hd/id414566922?mt=8
Size: 402 MB
Price: US$ 9.99
Supposed to be one of the best racing games on the App Store, Real Racing 2 from Firemint has now been released as Real Racing 2 HD with visuals optimized for iPad 2 and a better experience. Boasting of an expansive over 10 hours career mode and a unique 16-player online multiplayer mode, this game sports 30 licensed cars from real-world manufacturers and has race tracks set at 15 stunning locations around the world. The controls are very intuitive and precise and make use of the gyroscope built in the iPad 2.
The enhancements you will immediately notice on iPad 2 are better visuals for Alkeisha Islands and San Arcana tracks. Priced at just US$ 9.99, this is definitely worth a try.
URL: http://itunes.apple.com/in/app/asphalt-6-adrenaline-hd/id400975931?mt=8
Size: 505 MB
Price: US$ 6.99
Real Racing HD is not the only driving game that has been enhanced for the iPad 2, there is a new version of Asphalt 6: Adrenaline HD too. This version takes advantage of Apple's A5 processor and better graphics capability to make this game a visual treat and give you an overall better gaming experience. The performance is said to be twice as fast as the original iPad, with smoother real-time reflections and real-time lighting and shadows.
Motion blur during Adrenaline and crash sequences has also been added for dramatic effect. The game puts the faster hardware to test by introducing improved draw distance and car modeling, and also pumps up the particle and smoke effects. There are 42 cars and bikes from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Ducati, etc. to choose from, to race at different locations around the world. The game promises luscious visuals, so try it and buy it if you like it.
