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Fans of Sports Games Will Need These Apple TV Titles
Just like on the iPhone and iPad, there are a number of fun sports-oriented titles to play on the Apple TV. Here’s a list of games that include everything from tennis and pool all the way to unique sports with aliens from outer space.
For those who like football, or simply want an arcade sports expereince.
Flick Quarterback is all about football from the offensive side. You'll employ all of your skills and strategies to pull off amazing passes, choosing your receiver wisely to get closest to that victorious touchdown. The game features both practice and in-game challenges, helping to build you into a star quarterback.
Why we love it
The controls are easy to learn, but difficult to master. You'll be pushed to the limits of your hand-eye coordination and strategic planning skills as you determine the best receivers to pass to, and then succeed in delivering the ball to them. The graphics are stunning, the sounds and music compelling, and the game fun to play.
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 like head to head action with simple controls.
Spin Sports provides a frenzied, multi-player game for Apple TV. Just tap to move your characters when they are facing the right way and see if your team can score. If you are looking for a fun party game with your friends, Spin Sports might be right up your alley.
Why we love it
- Like to play games alone
- Enjoy casual gameplay
For those who like to play simple but fun multi-player action games, Spin Sports provides a unique “spin.” Be prepared to hit that button when your character is in the right spot and enjoy a range of different characters to unlock. Take on your friends and score to win for some bragging rights.
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 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.
