Reasons to hate touchscreen gaming

[GSZX1337]

Best reason to hate touchscreen gaming: iOS games play better with the iCade.

[Hazerd]

Phantom Hourglass

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[Zing]

I definitely have a problem with my fingers covering part of the action. I notice this all the time on my iphone games. Basically any game that requires more than quick taps.

It was also a big problem with Phantom Hourglass. I didn't mind the stylus use other than the fact that my hand was covering part of the screen for the entire duration of the game.

[MrPopo]

It was also a big problem with Phantom Hourglass. I didn't mind the stylus use other than the fact that my hand was covering part of the screen for the entire duration of the game.

You must have been using a strange grip. I never had that experience on Phantom Hourglass. I had several problems with that game, but the touch controls was not one of them.

[gtmtnbiker]

I had no issues with the Phantom Hourglass. I also enjoyed the Tower of Spirits.

[RyaNtheSlayA]

Games designed from the start with touch controls in mind are usually fine. Certain genres don't work very well (fps and platformers) but plenty do.

I see no reason to hate them.

[scarper]

I don't think the touch screens themselves are the issue. The issue is when games try to emulate a button-based gamepad on the touchscreen. It does not at all feel as reliable as actual buttons.

[wip3outguy7]

I feel this is appropriate.