10 iPad Games That Are As Good As Anything On Consoles Right Now

10. Touchgrind Skate 2

Cast your gaming mind back to the unadulterated joy and bone-crunching action of early Tony Hawks instalments and it's almost impossible to stop a smile from creeping across your face. Now remember that little finger skateboard you had as well, and prepare your childhood for the news there's now a combination of the two. Touchgrind Skate 2 is the latest skating sim for the iPad, and one that has you control the board with just you middle and index finger. Basically as close as you'll get to being a pro-skater now that you're approaching 30 and can't bend down without making a strained noise. The game's touchscreen interface is a mastery of design, and the learning curve allows both tentative beginners and seasoned thrill-seekers to get started almost immediately. It's not got the surreal lunacy of its predecessors, instead going for the angle that skateboarding is actually pretty difficult and the satisfaction comes from practicing things to perfection. In both concept and execution it totally works, and the level of difficulty you can work yourself up to is seemingly infinite. Developer: Illusion LabsPrice: £2.49