Quake III isn't on the App Store, but Grab It Magazine provides a step by step guide on how to get Quake III working on your iPad all the same:
What ever happened to arena shooters? We delve into the rich history of this beloved gaming subgenre, how its survived over the years, and what arena shooters look like in 2022.
Devs stopped innovating on them.
Overwatch is the last innovation that has some of that vibe.
The Outerhaven writes: First-person shooters (or FPS for you grandchildren of boomers) is one of my favorite genres in gaming. I grew up playing games such as Doom, Quake III Arena, Unreal Tournament 2004, and others. But then something happened.
I just wish they'd do more with the actual perspective and movement. First person view in games are so unrealistic and the lack of movement is what keeps me away from most fps.
I love FPS games, I'll take more.
If you actually count, there's wayyyy more 3rd person games. Possibly 3x or more
Also this should be in a new section called 'Rant'
Modder ‘Zanieon’ has released a brand new version of his Quake III On Doom mod, Hunter’s Moon. Hunter’s Moon is a mod for Zandronum and GZDoom that consists in bringing the single-player/cooperative campaign that Quake III Arena never had.
Nothing can compete with the quality multiplayer that Quake is!
I'm surprised that they don't just make Quake III for iPad. Looking at the bottom of this article, you can already get Wolfenstein, Doom and Rage (for crying out loud) on the App Store.
Duke Nukem 3D, too!!
Are id even developing for iOS since Carmack left to work on the Oculus Rift?