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Turn Your Apple TV into a Motion-Control, Wii-Like Gaming System
The Nintendo Wii truly helped bring big screen gaming to the masses with its easy-to-learn motion control scheme and a number of fun and family-friendly titles. This list highlights some of the best Apple TV games emulate that experience. With the Siri Remote, you can do anything from high-speed racing all the way to playing sports with aliens.
For those who like over the top racing with lots of action!
Asphalt 8: Airborne is a racing game like none other. You won't just race on a flat circuit, but will fly over ramps and around 360-degree loops. The game's new physics engine will allow you to test the limits of each of the performance cars, racing against not only your opponents but also your own nerve as you pull off stunts and maneuver through the air.
Why we love it
This is a high-speed, full-on intense experience of racing joy. With each stunt you perform, you'll gain confidence in your racing abilities and experience the thrill of nearly turning an automobile into an acrobatic aircraft. The game features incredible graphics, amazing sound effects, and a top-notch soundtrack to keep your heart thumping.
For those who enjoy any type of racing, especially with stunts.
Riptide GP2 is a terrific water racing game for Apple TV. With simple controls you just tilt your remote to steer, tap to perform an awesome stunt, and even use a powerful boost to fly ahead of the other racers. The 3-D visuals are gorgeous and the funky tunes add to the experience.
Why we love it
For racing fans, Riptide GP2 brings a fast, fun, watercraft-flipping good time to Apple TV. Do back flips, front flips, and other cool stunts to earn XP. When you have mastered the twists, turns, and stunts, take on other racers and make some waves.
For those who like the idea of swinging the Siri remote to swing the tennis racket.
Hit Tennis 3 features great action, with gameplay that is true to the sport. The only difference between this game and real tennis is that you're using your finger to play, and you don't have to worry about inclement weather. Hit Tennis 3 provides you with 24 different tournaments to play in.
Why we love it
Hit Tennis 3 uses your finger swipes to translate into swings of the tennis racket. You hit the ball, and it flies just as if you had swung the racket in the direction of your swipe. It's fun tennis action, and there is plenty of play value in this free, but well done title.
Albert is a charming, colorful game for children. With paper-crafted graphics and upbeat sounds, you and your kids will enjoy following Albert on his adventurous day. Picking the right pieces of toast, matching pairs of socks, and catching raindrops are just some of the fun activities.
Why we love it
Albert provides an overall delightful experience with its bright colors, jolly sounds, and cheerful theme. Each mini game is unique and fun in its own way. They all provide just the right amount of challenge for the intended age group.
For those who like bowling, especially with motion controls to swing your arm to roll the ball.
While learning the League Star Bowling control scheme should be easy, it will take time to master the finer point likes spin control.
Why we love it
One of the best new features of the Apple TV is the heavily upgraded Siri Remote. And League Star Bowling is a great way to test out the motion sensing capabilities of the new system and have fun at the same time.
Tiltagon TV is an addictive arcade experience that will have you acting a fool in order to beat your score. The game's premise is hexagonal platforms that appear out of thin air, and you must roll your ball to them by tilting your Siri remote towards them. While this sounds easy, it really isn't, since the platforms will disappear behind you and only appear randomly in front of you when you go onto the next platform. It's rather unpredictable and then the game will throw obstacles at you, such as moving blocks, disappearing platforms, and even holes in the middle, so you have to be super precise with your tilting. If you fall off, then it's game over. The game is a great high score chaser since you get a point for each platform you manage to stay on, and the speed of the game just increases the longer you survive. If you're a fan of twitchy reflex arcade games, then Tiltagon TV is one you shouldn't miss.
Why we love it
We love twitch reflex arcade games because they're fun, fast, and challenging. Tiltagon TV is all of those things and there's nothing better than finally nabbing that high score you've been going after for a few days. Tiltagon TV is a must if you like something fast and challenging.
For those who like Pool, and want an authentic version on their Apple TV.
This is a game all about pool and snooker, including the most popular forms of the cue sports on your big screen television. You can make trick shots since the game takes full advantage of the motion sensing technology within the Siri Remote. The game supports play among human challengers, but will also provide a CPU opponent if you don't have another person to play with.
Why we love it
Cueist takes full advantage of the processing power of the new Apple TV's processor, providing you with silky smooth 1080p 60fps graphics. With the Siri Remote, you can use natural cue movements to make your shots. The graphics are superb and the sound effects are amazing.
For anyone who enjoys a good physics-based puzzle game.
Alchemic Maze is a gorgeous and challenging puzzle game that everyone will enjoy. In Alchemic Maze, players must manipulate liquids through the power of alchemy, which means changing the properties to evade and slip past dangerous traps and obstacles. You will need dexterity and logical thinking in order to succeed in this awesome maze. Are you ready to discover the magic of alchemy?
Why we love it
We love Alchemic Maze because it not only looks beautiful, but the puzzles can be tricky and challenging to solve. The unique alchemist gameplay means that there can be many possibilities to solve a puzzle — you just have to use your head and fight the correct one. Put those thinking caps on!
