I dont think its fair to compare the iPad to PC games (modern), but it certainly seems to offer a much better experience and at a fraction or the price and many more western games than the Nintendo 3DS at the moment or the original PSP imo. It even has more crpgs and pc style games than the vita.
For instance read this review:
http://www.wargamer.com/article/3343/ipad-game-review-legion
"In summary, Legion for iPad is an incredibly deep game for iPad. While some grogs out there might consider this as more of a beer and pretzels game, akin to Panzer Corps, it certainly is among the most well-thought-out and full-fledged games on any mobile platform. I don't think it's fair to compare this game to most PC games, despite the fact that it's a port. Instead it should be compared to its competition. The game far outshines Total War Battles, for example, and is a clear step up in the complexity of mobile games. There are downsides: combat and diplomacy could have more options and the graphics, while adequate, could be improved for retina displays. With that said, this game is an impressive port and is a must have for any gamers who want to give strategy gaming a try on the iPad. I'm excited for the future of mobile gaming, and by extension, war gaming. For a long time there has been a legitimate concern from many wargamers about the lack of depth being brought to the mobile front. Slitherine, however, appears to be one of the few companies willing to take a shot and develop more PC-like games for these devices, and I can only hope that they continue. For now, we may have to settle for simpler games like Legion but with the direction Slitherine is going, and the rapidly advancing technology on mobile devices, it's hopefully only a matter of time until Slitherine attempts a more ambitious port. War in the Pacific anyone? One can only dream."
By any mobile playform he probably meant any mobile or portable platform.
Leviathan: Warships also looks at least as deep as fire emblem or the 3ds fhost recon game:
http://toucharcade.com/2013/04/17/p...iler-youre-gonna-ship-yourself-on-april-30th/
Amd the Xcom game that is coming out will be the exact modern pc game that like still costs $50 and the 3ds or vita will never get it imo. Plus there is an original xcom clone clled cowboys vs cows or something. Also try slitherine's Battle Academy -- its a full pc game as well. What i dont get is why apple keeps putting pressure on all devs besides swuare enix to price the games so low qnd constantly offer discounts?