Resolution Games has announced that Qix, the iconic arcade classic from Taito, has joined the growing lineup of retro games available in Retrocade at Apple Arcade.
Originally released in arcades in 1981, Qix challenges players to claim territory across the playfield while dodging the unpredictable Qix and Sparx. Its arrival brings Retrocade’s lineup to 14 classic arcade titles, giving players yet another reason to chase high scores and relive the golden age of the arcade.
14 Arcade Classics—and Counting
Retrocade features classic arcade experiences available on Apple Arcade – playable across iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision Pro, Mac and Apple TV – each optimized for quick play sessions, global leaderboards and unlockable achievements:
- ASTEROIDS — Blast through space in iconic, geometric vector style
- BUBBLE BOBBLE — Trap enemies in bubbles and help Bub & Bob rescue their girlfriends
- BREAKOUT — Smash every brick with precise paddle control
- CENTIPEDE — Stop the insect swarm with trackball precision
- DIG DUG — Control Dig Dug to spear and pop monsters, crush with rocks, and score big!
- FROGGER — Dodge highway traffic and treacherous rivers to hop your way home
- GALAGA — New fighter with rapid-fire missiles battles aliens; rescue ships for dual fire!
- HAUNTED CASTLE — Whip your way through Dracula’s domain to save your bride
- PAC-MAN — Players clear stages by eating Pac-Dots while avoiding four unique ghosts
- QIX — Control the Marker and enclose at least 75% of the playfield while avoiding Qix and Sparx!
- SPACE INVADERS — Defend Earth from wave after wave of Invader attack
- TEMPEST — Survive the spinning vortex of this high-speed vector shooter
- TETRIS — Create order out of chaos in this recreation of the original Electronika 60 version of the addictive puzzle game that started it all. (Tetris is not available in Retrocade for the iPhone and iPad.)
- TRACK & FIELD — Shatter world records with rapid-fire button mashing
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. It’s also part of Apple One’s Individual ($19.95), Family ($25.95), and Premier ($37.95) 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.
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