Writing for Stuff, Craig Grannel makes the same complain about the Retrocade game on Apple Arcade: there’s no Mac version, though there are versions for the iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro.
However, I do most of my gaming on my Mac. And I want to play some of my favorite games from my youth on it.
Retrocade includes several classic arcade games: Asteroids, Bubble Bobble, Breakout, Centipede, Galaga, Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Tempest, and Dig Dug.
The games are presented in a similar way to how they were originally released, but with modern features. That includes unlockable achievements, global leaderboards, and Bluetooth controller support. Playing Retrocade on a Vision Pro is even cooler. You can “see” arcade machines in physical space, check out the artwork from the cabinets, and play the games from the arcade machine’s display.
I’m also disappointed that you have to win a certain number of points in some games (such as Pac-Man) to “unlock” certain games (such as Frogger). By the way, Craig also points out some other flaws with Retrocade: there aren’t two-player modes, and configuration options are limited.
Perhaps we’ll get a Retrocade 2 that’s Mac compatible and offers more classic games. I’d love to see Ms. Pac-Man, Joust, Millipede, Robotron, Arkanoid, and more.
Or, note to Resolution Games, the company behind Retrocade: I’d be willing to pay for a non-Apple Arcade version if it had such features.
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.1
° Apple Arcade is part of Apple One’s Individual ($19.95), Family ($25.95), and Premier ($37.95) monthly 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.
° Availability for the 200+ games across devices varies based on hardware and software compatibility. Some content may not be available in all areas.
