Apple Arcade adds 30 new video games to its catalog: from classics like Fruit Ninja, through acclaimed like Monument Valley and new proposals like Fantasian. Every detail in this note!
Apple announced the introduction of two new categories and more than 30 games serving Apple Arcade for devices iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac and Apple TV.
With new titles to increase the quality of the section Apple Originals -with exclusive video games for brand devices-, Apple presented the categories Timeless Classics and App Store Greats. The first offers access to a new catalog of classic games such as Chess O Backgammon, while the second points to the awarded titles such as Threes!, Mini Metro O Fruit Ninja. Next, we will mention some of the most prominent titles that join today Apple Arcade, a service that collects a total of 180 video games of various genres and eras.
Apple Originals: NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition, Simon’s Cat: Story Time, Star Trek: Legends, The Oregon Trail, Cut the Rope Remastered, SongPop Party y más
The category of Arcade Originals composes a series of exclusive videogames for devices of Apple. From now on, in addition to games like LEGO Brawls, Sonic Racing O What the Golf?, players will have access to:
- NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition: the famous basketball simulator comes to smartphones and tablets from Apple with a wide variety of 5v5 modes and the possibility of controlling stars of the NBA. In addition, the brand ensures maximum graphics performance on its devices.
- Simon’s Cat Story Time: based on the animated series, Simon’s Cat Story Time presents us with an experience of puzzles in which we must rebuild a quiet neighborhood before construction works ruin the peace of the neighbors.
- Star Trek Legends: Players have the ability to play as the heroes and villains of the famous franchise Star Trek in the new mobile video game. Strategic missions, epic battles and decisions are some of the most remarkable characteristics of the title.
- Cut the Rope Remastered: On Nom returns in the 3D remastering of the acclaimed video game by puzzles Cut the Rope, with additional levels in which we will have to cut ropes precisely so that our peculiar little monster can advance on his way.
- Fantasian: a RPG of turn-based battles, hand-made modeling and an immense amount of scenarios. What attracts most of Fantasian is that its creator is himself Hironobu Sakaguchi, father of the saga Final Fantasy.
Other video games that are added to the category of Apple Originals in the service of Apple Arcade of devices iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac and Apple TV son:
- SongPop Party
- The Oregon Trail
- Wonderbox: The Adventure Maker
- World of Demons
- Clap Hanz Golf, Taiko no Tatsujin: Pop Tap Beat
Timeless Classics: Really Bad Chess, Sudoku Simple, Backgammon, Tiny Crossword, Solitaire, entre otros
The video games included in the new section of Timeless Classics they are nothing less than classic games, ideal to pass the time. The most prominent are:
- Backgammon: one of the oldest board games in existence. Backgammon includes an attractive visual design, as well as a soundtrack and sound effects that promise to accompany the player in their solo games or with friends.
- Tiny Crossword: a huge crossword puzzle that covers broad aspects of pop culture: film, sports, history, science, and suits gamers with difficulties ranging from beginners to experts.
- Solitaire: the classic Lonely includes a mode with original mechanics, as well as some with modern additions. Players can earn crowns in daily challenges, enjoy monthly themes, or climb the global leaderboards.
- Really Bad Chess: it is a game of chess, but with random changes in the pieces, such as eight knights, four bishops, and three pawns. Its creators present it as a challenge for chess professionals and a fun way to get into the game for the most novice.
- Sudoku Simple: a simplified version of the Sudoku that helps the user to learn to play little by little. Easy to understand, adjustable difficulties and a wide range of options to change the pace of the games.
Other video games that will be added to the list of Timeless Classics from Apple Arcade for devices iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac and Apple TV son:
- Checkers Royale
- Chess – Play & Learn
- Flipflop Solitaire
- Good Sudoku by Zach Gage
- SpellTower
- Mahjong Titan
Finally, the (also new) category of App Store Greats presents us with a handful of acclaimed mobile video games. The most prominent are:
- Monument Valley– A surreal exploration game where players must modify architecture in defiance of the laws of physics and perspective. An impressive experience of pure optical illusion that no one can miss, including the expansions Forgotten Shores e Ida’s Dream.
- Mini Metro– A subway simulator (subway / train) in which players have to build the subway map of a growing city. As the campaign progresses, new stations, tunnels and a series of obstacles appear that will put our ingenuity to the test.
- Threes!: a video game of puzzles in which we must join small numbers to create larger numbers, repeating the action countless times until reaching a numeral chaos. Tremendously addictive and challenging.
- Fruit Ninja Classic: the classic video game slicing fruits in the air with a sword hits Apple Arcade in its original version. In addition to being entertaining, it integrates a physics system that captivates us to this day.
- Chameleon Run: one of the best video games of the kind runner that went on the market until now. As players run, jump, and slide, they need to pay attention to their character’s color to change it and stay in sync with the stage.
Other video games that fall into the category of App Store Great from Apple Arcade for devices iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac and Apple TV son:
- Badland
- Pale
- Don’t Starve: Pocket Edition
- Reigns
- The Room Two
Apple Arcade is available at a price of $4.99 dollars per month in iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac and Apple TV. It can also be purchased with the monthly plans of Apple One ($14.95) Family ($ 19.95) o Premier ($29.95).