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Equip Your New Apple TV With These Must-Have Games

Equip Your New Apple TV With These Must-Have Games

So you got a new Apple TV? If you're even remotely interested in playing games on it, then here's a list of the very first games you should pick up. There's a lot of variety, but the one common denominator is great gaming experiences on the Apple TV.

Crossy Road

The Modern Day Frogger

Crossy Road
Dodge Traffic

For those who like the old school arcade with new twists and great design.

Crossy Road is like the old arcade classic Frogger, where you need to help your character get past whizzing cars, roaring trains, and raging rapids. You will hop your way from the bottom of the screen to the top, past a maze of traffic and nature fraught with danger. The Apple TV version features a multiplayer mode where you can smack and push your opponent into traffic.

Why we love it

Crossy Road has unique graphics, and fun background music. It's truly an endless arcade hopper, and it gets more challenging the more you play. You'll be entertained for hours, especially if you take advantage of the multiplayer mode for family fun.

For those who...

  • You like classic arcade games
  • You enjoy endless hoppers
  • You think it's fun to see a chicken smashed by a car

Not for those who...

  • You are sensitive to the death of small animals
  • You don't enjoy the classic arcade action
  • You don't want to get sucked into the addictive gameplay
PAC-MAN 256 - Arcade Run

Pac-Man with a Glitchy twist

PAC-MAN 256 - Arcade Run
Play Pac-Man Endlessly

For those who like Pac-Man, but want a fresh challenge.

Pac-Man 256 takes the classic arcade adventure to a new level. With the cool power-ups, you can outsmart the nasty ghosts and stay ahead of the super-villain, creepily named the Glitch. You will experience the same robotic sound effects and funky music that you remember when you were pumping quarters into the game at the arcade.

Why we love it

For those who enjoyed the classic game of Pac-Man, this revamped version takes you on a fun adventure. The incoming villain, the Glitch, adds a little extra to the fast-paced, where-to move, energetic gameplay.

For those who...

  • You enjoyed the classic Pac-Man game
  • You like fast-moving maze games

Not for those who...

  • You disliked the original Pac-Man
  • You like shooters or simple puzzlers
Galaxy on Fire™ - Manticore RISING

Save your friends and crew

Galaxy on Fire™ - Manticore RISING
Space Combat

For those who like immersive 3-D space shooters with aerial dogfighting combat.

Think you've seen this somewhere else? No way. Galaxy on Fire – Manticore Rising is available exclusively on Apple TV. Take that, Xbox One users.

Why we love it

This is a full-fledged Apple TV exclusive, tailored to the new Siri Remote. It represents an early look at what the new gaming system can do.

For those who...

  • You like space travel
  • You enjoy rooting for the underdog
  • You love incredible graphics

Not for those who...

  • You don't like continuing stories
  • You dislike space-based games
  • You don't care about the underdog
Hit Tennis 3

Great tennis action on TV

Hit Tennis 3
Service

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.

For those who...

  • You love sports games
  • You are a tennis fan
  • You want great finger-swiping fun

Not for those who...

  • You don't like tennis
  • You want deep, rich storylines in their games
  • You don't like sports games
League Star Bowling

Bowl with real-world controls

League Star Bowling
Roll A Strike

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.

For those who...

  • You enjoy bowling and simulation games like the Wii Sports series
  • You are ready to stand up and have some fun
  • You like an easy-to-learn control scheme that also take time to master

Not for those who...

  • You dislike bowling and other similar titles
  • You are looking for multiplayer fun