Developed for Apple Arcade back in 2023, I, like many people, never got the chance to check this out, let alone knew of its existence. However, like nearly everything that was once exclusive to that walled garden, most of these games have found a second home to actually thrive and reach new players.

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn has some interesting ideas, decent combat, and gorgeous visuals. However, I don’t know if it does enough to really stand out. The story is interesting but is not conveyed well enough to give the cast their due

Trapped in the Gold City after being turned into a specter, Kali must find an ally with one of two Gods all while trying to survive after numerous creatures and monsters. By praying at their respective alters, Kali will gain abilities and skills to escape the city once and for all.

The First Descendant may not come to the table with terribly original ideas, but it conveys what is there into one gorgeous and entertaining package. As humanity is on the ropes, a collective of attractive super-powered individuals is all that stand in the way of their complete annihilation. 

As Luisa, you’ll visit the magical village of Hinterberg, a town beset by magical dungeons. As she will escape her mundane life, a dire secret begins to reveal itself, causing Luisa to dig deep into the history of the village and the origins of its magic.

While Shadow of the Erdtree is a familiar experience to that of the base game, Elden Ring was a damn near masterpiece of its own. This 60+ hour adventure to conquer its lands, to vanquish every beast, and to add to your ever-growing collection of weapons, armor, and summons, is certainly worth your time and money.

Kaku: Ancient Seal offers a gorgeous world to explore with an emotive and fantastic character model in the titular Kaku. While combat is very serviceable, with numerous enemies to fight and bosses to conquer, the story and writing, among other issues, currently hold it back.

Trails through Daybreak begins a new story arc in a whole new land that is ripe for potential. It has a great cast of characters and returning favorites and does a lot of good with them, even if the voice acting is inconsistent on when it is used.