Winter is the perfect time to stay warm inside under a blanket and play a game. Happily, Apple Arcade added over a dozen games to its service that subscribers can play now, including three Final Fantasy games.
Apple Arcade is filled with familiar and classic games, alongside exclusive titles, that you can play for $7 per month (£7, AU$10). You can find many of these games in the App Store, but they have paywalls and ads that might hinder your gaming experience. Using an Apple Arcade subscription, you can play each game without paywalls and ads, a feature usually denoted by “Plus” in the game’s name.
Here are all the games Apple Arcade subscribers can play now.
Final Fantasy Plus
Developer: Square Enix
This is the game that started it all. Join the Warriors of Light on a journey to restore power to the Crystals and save their home world. The remastered version of this game brings improved gameplay features, like auto-battle and more to your fingers.
Final Fantasy 4 (3D Remake) Plus
Developer: Square Enix
This early entry in the iconic Final Fantasy series has been revived with updated graphics, improved gameplay and voice acting in event scenes. You play as the dark knight Cecil as he tries to stop the sorcerer Golbez from destroying the world. Throughout your travels, you’ll meet new allies, uncover secrets and see who your true friends are.
Final Fantasy 4: The After Years Plus
Developer: Square Enix
If you enjoyed Final Fantasy 4, give this sequel a try next. This game is set years after the events of the original and introduces new characters and villains. Another moon has appeared over your home planet and unchanging crystals from the first game have begun to glow. You have to discover what’s causing these changes and how to set things right.
Skate City: New York
Developer: Snowman and Agens
The Skate City franchise takes on the Big Apple in this installment of the skateboarding series. Skate real-world areas, like New York’s subways and waterfronts, while you master different tricks. You can face new challenges with each run or relax in the Free Skate mode while listening to an original soundtrack.
Talking Tom Blast Park
Developer: Outfit7
The adventurous cat Talking Tom is back, and he has to save Blast Park this time. The mischievous Rakoonz are out to trash the park, so it’s up to you and your friends to blast them away with quirky guns — like the Duckinator — to save the day.
Pac-Man 256 Plus
Developer: Bandai Namco and Hipster Whale
Pac-Man is back in this new twist on an old classic. You still have to collect dots while evading ghosts in the familiar maze, but the maze doesn’t end. There are also new powerups, new ghosts — named Sue, Funky and Spunky — and a new super villain called the Glitch. Otherwise, you’re out to get the highest score possible, just like the old days.
Other games on Apple Arcade
You can access these games in Apple Arcade now, and there are plenty of other games to play on the service for $7 per month or $50 annually. You can also try Apple Arcade for free for one month with your first sign-up, or you can get a three-month free trial when you buy a new Apple device. To access Apple Arcade, open the App Store on your iOS or iPadOS device and tap the joystick in the menu bar.
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