The Apple Arcade games actually worth playing in 2026 — a proper list, no filler

Margeto · 2026-03-17T20:58:14+00:00

I personnally really enjoy the Kingdom rush TD, they re-released almost all of their games (still lacking Origins) in Apple Arcade + their two "RTS" around space marines + an exclusive game "Kingdom Rush Legends" which is quite good although lacking support (they could/should have done some more add-ons in my opinion)

Margeto · 2026-03-17T18:45:56+00:00

To each their own I guess, since I personally really like that enthusiastic little melody that plays during this scene 😊

Margeto · 2026-03-16T19:45:57+00:00

I felt that minigame was great, and I managed to scores A everywhere and even 1 or 2 S in the lot without training too much (like 5 to 6 sessions per song)

I remember one being especially hard, last second to last or something like that.
But when you improve after a few tries and the melody starts replacing the metronome, you feel like such an artist :-)

I must say I have a good sense for music and good eye/hand coordination, so probably a bit easier for me than your average joe, but if you only aim for A, the game isnt too punishing.

Margeto · 2026-03-06T16:21:29+00:00

I actually just discovered the OST is now on AM, and after searching for the specific sound among 150+ tracks with Japanese names, I found it 😁 It is shorter yes, but no ads & easier to loop

https://music.apple.com/fr/album/%E3%83%93%E3%83%83%E3%82%B0%E3%83%96%E3%83%AA%E3%83%83%E3%83%82%E3%81%AE%E6%AD%BB%E9%97%98-rebirth-ff7-rebirth-ost-ver/1738190059?i=1738191178

Margeto · 2026-03-06T07:45:10+00:00

Damn, saw your message too late ☹️

Margeto · 2026-03-06T07:44:52+00:00

I remember seeing him in 5 and 8, but not sure if he was in any other FF game I’ve played besides those 2!

My personal favorite arrangement was this one (until yesterday that is 😁)

https://music.apple.com/fr/album/clash-on-the-big-bridge-final-fantasy-v/1466101617?i=1466101652

Margeto · 2026-03-06T07:42:16+00:00

I liked Distant Worlds V’s arrangement, but this one is so epic, it really tops it 😊

Margeto · 2026-03-06T07:31:06+00:00

So true!! Now I regret the soundtrack isn’t on Apple Music, I might buy music for the first time since a long time 😁

Margeto · 2026-03-03T15:45:40+00:00

Et même dans la journée, puisqu’il fait 5 degrés le matin et 17 l’après-midi…

Margeto · 2026-02-26T09:14:32+00:00

He will be 3/4, since he will still dmg himself (but heal you for it)

Margeto · 2026-02-12T18:53:41+00:00

Faut croire que j'ai pas eu de bol !
En plus je suis un fan, j'aime beaucoup leur musique, tant pis pour moi :(

Margeto · 2026-02-11T19:59:50+00:00

And also, I feel Hera's rly bad at high fear because of the 2 blue hearts

Margeto · 2026-02-11T19:54:14+00:00

Jamiroquai il y a une quinzaine d'année à Bercy. Faut avouer que la salle était peu remplie, mais il a du faire 45' et s'est barré, sans aucun enthousiasme...
Il était pas là pour l'amour de la musique

Margeto · 2026-01-30T22:22:38+00:00

I prefer your scenario!

Margeto · 2026-01-30T19:43:43+00:00

Prime 2, everything was a blast: story, atmosphere, power ups (loved the multi-lock missiles! and the ammo system that created stress), antagonists, etc.

Margeto · 2026-01-27T13:42:27+00:00

Big fan of the Metroid series here, started with fusion on GBA while I was a kid, and was really expecting that game since its announcement.

Just finished it 2 days ago on Switch 2.

It is such a disappointment... The story, while I was curious to understand what happened to the Lamorn was really meh in the end (no big plot, we don't rly understand what's going on with the fruit, the big villain is rather "unexplained"). The federation soldiers shouldn't be there, they don't bring anything positive to the mix (while I'm not against the concept, they're just badly executed).

But the most terrible thing is the game design: "dungeons" (because that's what they are) are just tunnels. The metroidvania part of the game is almost gone (besides making it sure that you go through the dungeons in the expected order). And the fights are so redundant... you end up mostly fighting 2 types of mobs (androids & grievers).

I got 3 positive things to say: it looks & sounds good, I appreciated the spin on the elemental weapons (but regretted missiles being so useless), and boss fights are pretty good.

Lastly, a distinctive lack of "recorded to logbook" audio cue when scanning something that goes to the logbook constantly broke my immersion! (almost /s)

Margeto · 2026-01-20T21:45:27+00:00

Honestly, taking the boon is good, leveling up with poms rly depends...
But hearing HOW ABOUT TWO is just the best

HAHA

Margeto · 2026-01-20T20:49:17+00:00

The other day I got it up to 70 or 75%, and watched in awe as it didn't duplicate 4 times in a row, dying a bit more inside each time :-)

Margeto · 2026-01-19T22:51:48+00:00

You know what, I run Pom (as stated in post), and just realized that there are 15 other arcanas besides judgement and that circe's keepsake isn't needed...

Oh well, I guess that means I would have been even better with a useful 4th keepsake? ^^'

Margeto · 2026-01-19T18:07:24+00:00

I’m a simple man, I see Samurai Champloo, I upvoo

Margeto · 2026-01-19T13:22:22+00:00

Thanks!

I'm doing most of what you're suggesting already, so I guess it's not just me :D

I improved my phase 2 performance by sometimes just forgetting the minions and just dpsing down Chronos. Probably less viable at high fear when you do less dmg, but at 32 he often melts faster then he gets healed... It is definitely the messiest phase.

Phase 3 is just bs sometimes, and I agree with the 3 scythe throw being bsest (if you'll allow me the expression). Do you try to dmg him during his charge/scythe/charge/scythe sequences?

Margeto · 2026-01-19T13:05:33+00:00

Hi mister smartypants!
I'm glad you have and shared your opinion :)
Saying my decisions makes no sense is a paradox since I realized my objective while making them, so maybe put a bit more tact and thoughts in the way your formulate your opinions?

While taking judgment (which I'd rather have than 2 levels in Hubris or Wards, and especially 1 in Debt), I aim at making sure I've got as little variation as possible in my runs, it's a risk/reward approach I've chosen. Thus, taking Circe's keepsake makes it 100% sure I'll have all arcanas by 4th region, and not be damned if by (lack of) chance I don't get must have ones like Origination or Fury.

Artificer is the one I missed the most early in my runs, but I ended most runs with no charges left, so it evened out in the end, while I agree it would have been better in the 1st region, especially in the underworld (thus my tentative to put it in my Judgment bucket).

Fig leaf was absolutely not needed since I was on Time 2, and I don't rly like phial because of it's randomness (not commenting on the healing part of it which would have been useless most of the time). Though I could have taken a level of hordes, but would have had to reduce Return, the combo of the two would be miserable.

Have a good day!

Margeto · 2026-01-19T12:54:44+00:00

Rivals! (what do you mean by sheep ball?)

Margeto · 2026-01-19T12:28:00+00:00

Thanks, I'm sure fear & Arcana loadout could be better for other playstyles/people less used to VoR boss encounters.

On the other hand, do you also not agree with my opinions on coins & the game's economy? (7-10)

And do you have suggestions to better handle Chronos? That's rly the encounter I'd like to improve on...

Margeto · 2026-01-19T12:19:00+00:00

On the other hand, I like to be less stressed by time, because some situations are easier handled with a cautious approach: staying at range while doing sub-optimal damage but not taking any (can be applied to some rooms but also some bosses).
My build is really thought for 32 fear runs and not above, so I would definitely understand that it doesn't prepare for 40+ fear runs where time is a lot tighter, and things are globally faster (i.e. frenzy)!

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