9. Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
Released by BioWare in 1998, Baldur's Gate is just about as hardcore as games get. The epic role playing game is based off of the 2nd edition of the Advanced Dungeon's and Dragons rule set, which for the layman means its game mechanics are as complicated as they are deep.
Last December, Overhaul Games remade the 1998 classic as Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and iOS. Updates to visuals, widescreen support, user interfaces, and gameplay were included, making the Enhanced Edition the the definitive version of the game.
Needless to say, a large chunk of the iPad's established user base will find Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition's learning curve to be a bit too steep, but for those who grew up on western RPGs, the iPad edition of the game presents a portable and intuitive way to enjoy a classic.
Selecting doors may cause a bit of trouble for those with chubby fingers, and general movement is much easier with mouse control, but neither of these issues warrant much frustration or break the game. Simply put, Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition harbors upwards of 200 hours of portable gameplay, making it one of the beefiest experiences available on the iPad.
