On August 11, I wrote that I wanted the Retrocade app on the Mac. Imagine my embarrassment to find that it IS via Apple Arcade.
Retrocade includes several classic arcade games: Asteroids, Bubble Bobble, Breakout, Centipede, Frogger, Galaga, Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Tempest, Haunted Castle, Track and Field, and Dig Dug.
The games are presented in a similar way to how they were originally released, but with modern features. That includes unlockable achievements, global leaderboards, and Bluetooth controller support.
Retrocade is also available on the iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro. On the latter, you can “see” arcade machines in physical space, check out the artwork from the cabinets, and play the games from the arcade machine’s display.
Perhaps we’ll get a Retrocade 2 that’s Mac compatible and offers more classic games. I’d love to see Ms. Pac-Man, Joust, Millipede, Robotron, Arkanoid, and more. As I said before, I’d be willing to pay for a non-Apple Arcade version if it keeps adding retro games.
About Apple Arcade
° Apple Arcade is available for US$6.99 per month with a one-month free trial. Customers who purchase a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV receive three months of Apple Arcade for free.1
° Apple Arcade is part of Apple One’s Individual ($19.95), Family ($25.95), and Premier ($37.95) monthly plans, with a one-month free trial.
° Arcade Originals are playable across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. App Store Greats are available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro.
° An Apple Arcade subscription gives a family of up to six unlimited access to all the games in its catalog.
° Availability for the 200+ games across devices varies based on hardware and software compatibility. Some content may not be available in all areas.
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