In Skate City: New York, you take your skateboarding game to the iconic streets of the Big Apple, where you can master hundreds of tricks in real-world locations. The game hit Apple Arcade on Friday, and is playable on iPhone, Mac and more.
Several other titles also joined Apple’s gaming service, including a remodeled version of the original Final Fantasy.
Skateboard through the Big Apple in Skate City: New York
Rather than paying individually for games or enduring nagging to make in-app purchases in “free” games, Apple Arcade offers more than 200 choices for a single $6.99-per-month fee.
Skate City: New York, created by Snowman and Agens, offers the entire trick list from previous Skate City titles, plus abilities including wall rides, boardslides, lipslides, tap grinds, late tricks and more.
It’s a must for fans of New York City, as play moves between boroughs, subway tunnels and waterfronts. But don’t expect to memorize the routes — each run is a fresh experience, because the game generates new locations every time.
Skate City: New York is ready to download and play now from the Apple Arcade section of the App Store. It is playable on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV, and supports external game controllers on any of these platforms.
Final Fantasy+ joins Apple Arcade
Final Fantasy+ is a remastered 2D take on the original game in the world-renowned series, now on Apple Arcade. You can relive the classic from Square Enix — or experience it for the first time — without needing a retro game emulator.
And it’s not the only option from the series on Apple’s service. In December, Apple Arcade introduced Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)+. This modernized version enhances graphics, refines gameplay mechanics and includes newly recorded voice acting for story sequences. (Another installment in the long-running game franchise, Final Fantasy IV: The After Years+, also hit Apple Arcade in December.)
More new Apple Arcade games
In addition, Friday brought Three Kingdoms Heroes, the latest in Koei Tecmo’s hit Romance of the Three Kingdoms series, to Apple Arcade. Also new to the gaming service are Wild West adventure Rodeo Stampede+ and the casual zen experience of It’s Literally Just Mowing+.
Looking ahead, February 6 will bring PGA Tour Pro Golf, which will feature iconic locations like Pebble Beach Golf Links and Harbour Town Golf Links. Players can participate in head-to-head matches and tournaments against other players or play practice rounds.
All of these, including Skate City: New York, are available with a subscription to Apple Arcade. There are no other costs — the service bans in-app purchases, ads and loot boxes.
Source: Apple
