I heard the term “graphics about console quality”, he advertised quite in the case of first person shooters or mobile adventure games. But few really gave the promise of such a visual wizard, even looking back at the last generation consoles-at least so far.
Thanks to the iPhone 15 Pro Apple A17 Pro Chip brought the ability to run real console games such as DeathAlthough with slightly agitated performance and in low resolution. But we are still taking the right AAA console game, full of fat on a slim device that you can slide into your pocket.
Then the iPhone 16 Pro raised the game – literally – from A18 Pro Chip, which promised to enhance the performance of the game.
Aiming
I recently had the opportunity to try the iOS version Sniper elite 4 On such a chip with my iPhone 16 pro max.
If you are no longer known, Sniper elite Games are tactical shooters to the third person set in World War II. Players are designed to take out their goals using Stealth shots and distance on immense open maps of the world. The game became known for its bloody killings, in which the projectile trajectory is shown in sluggish motion, along with the x -ray of how he entered the body of a Nazi soldier, dividing bones, tendons and guts in glorious details.
Issued in 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, Sniper elite 4 It wasn’t exactly the most newfangled, but it was still a great -looking game. I played it a few years ago at Xbox One X, after it was improved for this powered console and I had a fantastic time, especially in cooperative mode with a friend.
Returning all years later, I was curious how he would keep a newfangled smartphone.
I come in, I will be candid and admit that my hopes were not too high … Although they were not exactly low, considering the performance that Apple claims that it can achieve chip-especially when we talk about running a bit of an aged game, and not about such as such as such as such as such as such as such as such as such as such as such as such as such as such as such as such as those like this like this Cyberpunk 2077.
And so with the support of a mobile controller with one muma 2, I dived Sniper elite 4.
Sniper treat, but not quite elite
Straight from the bat (or it should be a butt from the rifle) I am surprised how good the game on iOS looks like; Sunlight pierces realistically fluffy clouds, the buildings are sufficiently detailed, and realistic character models are located on kilometers from expected plastic soldiers. This is not flawless, because some leaves look a bit flat and, running in a resolution of 720p, there are plenty of frayed edges.
There are other reservations. First of all, the number of frames per second is about 30 frames per second – this is fine on paper, but in a game that rewards sleek accuracy, it is not perfect. Add a few dips, and the experience can be a bit scratchy when the action raises.
The second problem is the built -in controls with the touch screen ask a slightly modest 6.7 -inch display. Maybe people who are expert Call of duty brewed mobile He will have a different experience, but my recommendation would be to play with one of the best mobile controllers.
However, this experience impressed me. It’s like playing something on my steam deck; The game still looks great, despite detailed compromises and sharpness. As such, I saw how I drive a decent amount of time Sniper elite 4 Spend time for a tedious journey or while sitting in the sun.
It is also promising in a different way: iOS can become the home of the right game of console quality on smartphones. When a rumor now appears, but almost inevitable iPhone 17, I expect Apple to equip it with a recent and improved system.
While AI’s performance probably focuses on the current pushing of Apple Intelligence, I hope that I will also see the generational growth of the game strength.
If this happens, it can open the door so that even more demanding console games arrive at iOS.
