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I got Apple Arcade and it’s been great for my kids. I can limit what games get installed and they are free of this obnoxious crap.

by knolan 4y ago

password4321 4y ago
Kindle FreeTime doesn't really offer much for limits except intended age but is similarly non-obnoxious.
RA_Fisher 4y ago
Yes! I love Apple Arcade for this reason, too.
- knolan 4y ago
  Especially because I only typically let them use it on the Apple TV and not a phone or iPad. They get to use a physical controller (DS4) and we can talk about their game as they play. So it’s less mindless and we can keep an eye on what they’re exposed to in game.
bayindirh 4y ago
I got Apple Arcade subscription for myself for the same reason. No ads, no pay to win mechanics, and some great games, too.
- BTCOG 4y ago
  There are virtually no good games on Apple Arcade. Had it for a year, nothing but goofy cell-shaded 6 year old child's games with maybe three or four titles like Jetpack Joyride or Crossy Road to piggy back off. I can't imagine how an adult can enjoy what's in the Apple Arcade and I really gave it the benefit of the doubt.
  - bayindirh 4y ago
    Alto’s Adventure and Alto’s Odyssey are a nice duo for 5 minute breaks. Samorost series are old, but nice adventure games. Mini Motorways and Mini Metro are nice tactical games to exercise the brain. Fantasian is a fantastic game and has a great story.
  - knolan 4y ago
    Lego Builder’s Journey is an excellent game that can be enjoyed by adults. https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/lego-builders-journey/id1441636691 https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/lego-builders-journey/id144163... What the Golf is great fun for all ages. https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/what-the-golf/id1415190483 https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/what-the-golf/id1415190483 Simon’s Cat is a fun puzzle game. Kids love the story and the puzzles are challenging enough to be enjoyed by adults. https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/simons-cat-story-time/id1535011471 https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/simons-cat-story-time/id153501... Mini Motorways is sublime https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/mini-motorways/id1453901000 https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/mini-motorways/id1453901000 Sneaky Sasquatch and Alba are fun RPG lite adventures that you can play with younger kids to help them navigate more complex game experiences. https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/sneaky-sasquatch/id1098342019 https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/sneaky-sasquatch/id1098342019 https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/alba-a-wildlife-adventure/id1528014682 https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/alba-a-wildlife-adventure/id15... Assemble with Care is a lovely puzzle game about repairing with a nice narrative. https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/assemble-with-care/id1450498694 https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/assemble-with-care/id145049869... There are more but most of these keep my kids coming back and it’s a way to engage with them that you don’t often get in other games.

I got Apple Arcade and it’s been great for my kids. I can limit what games get installed and they are free of this obnoxious crap.

by knolan 4y ago

I got Apple Arcade and it’s been great for my kids. I can limit what games get installed and they are free of this obnoxious crap.

password4321 4y ago

Kindle FreeTime doesn't really offer much for limits except intended age but is similarly non-obnoxious.

RA_Fisher 4y ago

Yes! I love Apple Arcade for this reason, too.

knolan 4y ago
Especially because I only typically let them use it on the Apple TV and not a phone or iPad. They get to use a physical controller (DS4) and we can talk about their game as they play. So it’s less mindless and we can keep an eye on what they’re exposed to in game.

bayindirh 4y ago

I got Apple Arcade subscription for myself for the same reason. No ads, no pay to win mechanics, and some great games, too.

BTCOG 4y ago
There are virtually no good games on Apple Arcade. Had it for a year, nothing but goofy cell-shaded 6 year old child's games with maybe three or four titles like Jetpack Joyride or Crossy Road to piggy back off. I can't imagine how an adult can enjoy what's in the Apple Arcade and I really gave it the benefit of the doubt.
- bayindirh 4y ago
  Alto’s Adventure and Alto’s Odyssey are a nice duo for 5 minute breaks. Samorost series are old, but nice adventure games. Mini Motorways and Mini Metro are nice tactical games to exercise the brain. Fantasian is a fantastic game and has a great story.
- knolan 4y ago
  Lego Builder’s Journey is an excellent game that can be enjoyed by adults. https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/lego-builders-journey/id1441636691 https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/lego-builders-journey/id144163... What the Golf is great fun for all ages. https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/what-the-golf/id1415190483 https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/what-the-golf/id1415190483 Simon’s Cat is a fun puzzle game. Kids love the story and the puzzles are challenging enough to be enjoyed by adults. https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/simons-cat-story-time/id1535011471 https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/simons-cat-story-time/id153501... Mini Motorways is sublime https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/mini-motorways/id1453901000 https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/mini-motorways/id1453901000 Sneaky Sasquatch and Alba are fun RPG lite adventures that you can play with younger kids to help them navigate more complex game experiences. https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/sneaky-sasquatch/id1098342019 https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/sneaky-sasquatch/id1098342019 https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/alba-a-wildlife-adventure/id1528014682 https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/alba-a-wildlife-adventure/id15... Assemble with Care is a lovely puzzle game about repairing with a nice narrative. https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/assemble-with-care/id1450498694 https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/assemble-with-care/id145049869... There are more but most of these keep my kids coming back and it’s a way to engage with them that you don’t often get in other games.