The best Apple Arcade games out right now
18.10.2023 - 19:03
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iPads and iPhones may not be the first platform you associate with some of those bigger triple-A titles, but Apple continues pushing its devices as the go-to for more intense games. From Resident Evil 4 to Death Stranding, the newest phones and tablets will support more graphically intense games.
Yet this isn’t the tech giant’s first massive push into gaming. Apple Arcade has been around for several years and is home to mostly casual titles. At $5 a month, it’s not a bad deal to download some time-killers when nothing else is around. Some are genuinely solid games, and the service has only improved its offerings since its 2014 debut.
As an iPhone and iPad user, I’ve used the service on and off, but now and again, something always draws me back in. Some of those deserve a spotlight — the underrated, convenient little gems accompanying me everywhere my phone goes. So, for those of you looking to expand your mobile library, I’ve got some recommendations.
Getting my most biased choice out of the way, DoDonPachi Ressurection is arguably my favorite bullet hell game, and my first exposure to it was via its iOS port. Although I mostly play the Steam port now for more content, I prefer the mobile version’s controls due to its simplicity.
With automated shooting, all the focus remains on movement, leaving only one hand needed to play. For an intense arcade game, it’s incredibly comfortable to play casually. This is especially true in its smartphone mode but is also the case in the included straight arcade port.
Since it was also originally an arcade game, DoDonPachi Ressurection only takes about 40 minutes to finish. This makes it perfect for lengthy commutes, especially as skills improve on subsequent playthroughs. The soundtrack is a banger too, and one I highly recommend grabbing headphones for.
My recommendation does come from a bullet hell fan’s perspective, but its accessibility on Apple Arcade leaves it open for anyone to try. DoDonPachi Ressurection is a heavenly bullet hell title, and hopefully one encouraging more people to try out more of the genre.
As someone who enjoyed Game Dev Tycoon around a decade ago, seeing what is basically the same game on Apple Arcade was a treat. Game Dev Story‘s mobile version predates its similarly named counterpart by several years, so seeing the original take on a mobile device adds another layer to this pleasant surprise.
Game Dev Story follows the basic premise of building up an indie game company in the ’80s. As the studio makes games and takes on contracts, new consoles will overtake older ones as players balance budgeting, employee management, and adapting to new tech.
Getting caught up in a single massive success can lead to some underserved confidence, but