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Arcade (183 programs)

  1. PROS: Gameplay easy to learn. Appropriate for all ages. Good for casual play. Addictive.
    CONS: Very basic graphics. Gameplay somewhat repetitive. Very similar to other endless jumper titles. Can easily get frustrating.
  2. PROS: Fun basic gameplay. Great difficulty curve. Very responsive interface. Stylish area design.
    CONS: Few colours and themes. Not suited for poor vision. Few gameplay options.
  3. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Retains classic Minesweeper gameplay. Customizable boards and color schemes. Save and load functions are included. Records player scores and statistics.
    CONS: Algorithm can make guesswork necessary. Little in the way of real innovation. Occasional issues when flagging mines. Free version only has beginner difficulty.
  4. PROS: Captures the feel of 16-bit classics. 460 rooms to explore. Power-ups and upgrades add flexibility. Has both missions and survival mode.
    CONS: Graphics are fairly basic. Gameplay can get repetitive. Earning points for upgrades can be a chore. Playing field can get cluttered.
  5. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Tricky and becomes addictive after a while. Shot strength has an effect on the result. Rebounds and surface impacts adds layers to the gameplay. Complex enough to allow trick shots and lucky shots.
    CONS: The 2D textures and backgrounds look cheap and flat. Becomes too difficult for children after level 70. Earlier levels can be won using just luck. Not suitable for touchscreen unless you use a stylus.
  6. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Smooth, colourful graphics. 80s retro inspired art style. Original synth music soundtrack. Variety of enemies.
    CONS: Not many levels to play. Harsh difficulty curve. Gameplay starts to feel repetitive. No alternative game modes.
  7. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Graphics are clean and clear. Gameplay is as addictive as ever. Moving pipes add a challenge. Free to download and play.
    CONS: Can get repetitive. Some deaths are cheap. Lacks customisation options. Audio is average at best.
  8. PROS: Addictive, fast-paced gameplay. Support for multiple player profiles. Includes all-new maps. Online leaderboards chart progress.
    CONS: Graphics are still very simple. No online head-to-head play. Gameplay can become repetitive. Hard to avoid edge of screen collisions.
  9. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Simple gameplay mechanic. Nice art-style. Original music and sound effects. Fifteen different levels.
    CONS: Gameplay can feel too slow at times. Feels like a re-skinned Angry Birds. Requires upgrade to paid version to get more levels. Controls designed for touchscreens.
  10. PROS: Easy to pick up and play. Cutesy theme. Nice backgrounds. Brisk, fast gameplay.
    CONS: Only five levels. No high score. Very simplistic. No jumping.
  11. PROS: See underwater as you fish. Adequate graphics considering other fishing games of its era. Up to 18 types of fish may be caught. Real nature sounds have been added for realism.
    CONS: Buying the game only gets you one lake and lure. Must pay for another lake and lure. Swipe controls are not precise enough. The fighting section requires no skill.
  12. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: The strategy is the same as other jewel-matching games. An infinite mode allows players to practice their skills. 60 FPS will support high-definition displays. Players will enjoy an easy point-and-click interface.
    CONS: The cascading movement of the jewels can sometimes be jumpy. The bright colors may cause headaches on occasion. Some claim that the jewels may shift position for no reason. Not nearly as detailed or intricate as other platforms such as Bejeweled 2.
  13. PROS: Iconic graphics. Simple but fun. Effective time-killer. Good hit detection.
    CONS: Very simple. Scoring lacks depth. Few different colours. Dismal background.
  14. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Indicators at the top show where the next object falls. A nice anti-Tetris twist.
    CONS: It can be completed in just two hours. The 8-bit pixel art is ugly and outdated.
  15. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Playable on multiple platforms. Local couch co-op.
    CONS: Newer iterations available. No online gameplay option.
  16. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  17. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  18. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  19. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac

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