Arcade craze

Wonderbox

Wonderbox
Wonderbox is an action-adventure game, where you have to fight enemies, solve puzzles and complete challenges on set adventure maps. The game, however, goes beyond that. It lets you not only create your own hero, but also create adventures for other players to play. Everything can be done from within the game and there are no additional charges or costs for anything. You can even party with up to four friends and explore the different maps available together.

Fantasian

Fantasian is made by the creators of Final Fantasy and it is a new RPG game with major improvements to its gameplay that has been specifically crafted for touch screens. The background in the game has real miniature dioramas created by artists who have worked on Attack on Titans, Ultraman and Godzilla. Other than the obviously gorgeous artwork, the game also has a killer story. You play Leo, who wakes in a strange land with only one memory. He has to go on a journey to find and collect his lost memories. This is possibly one of the best games on the Apple Arcade platform.

All of You

All of you is a game where you play a hen that has to save a bunch of chicks lost all over the place. The game story is told in a sequence of circles. These circles can be manipulated to help the hen succeed. A wrong move in the game usually ends with the chicken dying. This has simple controls and you can finish by finding the right pattern.

SpellTower

This is for all you word game buffs. Spell Tower presents you with a set tower of letters and the object here is to create as many high scoring words as possible within the tower. Every time you use a letter it disappears so it is best to plan your game properly. There is no time limit here so this can be as relaxing as you want it to be.

The Pathless

The Pathless has you playing a hunter who has to dispel a curse of darkness and save the world. To achieve this you have your bow, some arrows, and an eagle. The game somehow combines archery with fast-paced movements and the game artwork makes all of this look really beautiful. Throughout the world, you will find and solve puzzles and hunt down corrupted spirits. It is overall a great action-adventure title.

Blek

On the surface, Blek looks like a simple game. Draw a line and have it pierce the coloured circles. The lines drawn retain the pattern, speed and direction, so predicting where it will go becomes harder as the levels introduce obstacles. This game is deceptively hard and you might end up curled up on your floor with frustration as you replay levels you fail. If you are a sucker for punishment then go ahead and play this one, it will not disappoint.

Creaks

Creaks is a creepy game from the creators of the cult classic Machinarium. The game is a puzzle adventure that lets you complete the game at your own pace. You have to navigate through a dark world with nothing but your wit and courage. The genius here is a soundtrack and the barrage of creepy sounds that seemingly come from everywhere. It is recommended that you play this game with a pair of headphones, especially if you like being creeped out.

NBA2k21 Arcade

NBA2K21 Arcade is a mobile-friendly version of NBA2k21, surprisingly this one feels even more fun to play than the original game. You can play with your favourite teams and player. There are no loot boxes or things where you can pay to get a better output. It is purely about the game and that is refreshing. The graphics here are top-notch and you can really get into the game. You are better off playing this game with a controller.

Taiko no Tatsujin Pop Tap Beat

Taiko Pop Tap is an incredibly fun music-based game based on the arcade Japanese drum game. It is fairly simple to follow the rhythm and play the drums at the right time. There is a whole lot of music to choose from and fans of anime and J-pop will find themselves in heaven. While the premise of the game is simply playing, it requires a lot of coordination and impeccable timing. I found the easiest levels the best if you want to just play a relaxing game, however, if you want a challenge, go ahead and select a harder difficulty.

World of Demons

World of Demons looks like Okami; the artwork is based on Japanese-style paintings complete with thick and rough brush strokes, and the environment of the game is inspired by ukiyo-e woodblock prints. The game comes from Platinum Games, whose other titles include NieR: Automata and Bayonetta. As the samurai protagonist, you have to defeat the Yokai (ghosts) and build an army of them to take on even bigger monsters ultimately facing the Boss monster at the end. The controls for the game are fairly simple to learn but it works better if you have a gamepad connected for this one.