Worms are everywhere. I know and accept this, but I hate those little critters and they freak me out. Their wriggly bodies make my skin crawl, and I actively avoid them at all costs. But when Apple Arcade adds Worms Across Worlds, the next installment in the award-winning Worms series, on Aug. 7, I’ll play it because the game’s cartoony style make these worms palatable for me.
Apple Arcade is filled with familiar and classic games, alongside exclusive titles, that you can play for $7 a month ( 7, AU$10). You can find many of these games in the App Store, but they may have paywalls and ads that hinder your gaming experience.
An Apple Arcade subscription gives you access to games without paywalls and ads, a feature usually denoted by «Plus» in the name. Here are all the games Apple is bringing to the service in August. You can also check out the games Apple added in July, like Angry Birds Bounce.
Worms Across Worlds
Developer: StoryToys and Behaviour Interactive
I’m not a fan of worms, but I’ll play Worms Across Worlds for the animation and quirky humor. The invertebrate warriors are back to stop Professor Wormwinkle’s reality-threatening experiments in this turn-based strategy game. The worms will chase the professor through five different dimensions to bring an end to his path of destruction. You can play solo or team up in four-player multiplayer mayhem.
Play-Doh World
Developer: Scary Beasties
This Apple Arcade exclusive game is a great way to introduce your kids to learning, crafting and gaming. You can sculpt, squish and squash Play-Doh creations while exploring an ever-expanding world. And the more you interact with this world, the more special Play-Dohs you’ll collect, so you can give your creations unique looks and styles.
Let’s Go Mightycat!
Developer: Ponos Corporation
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s the galactic hero Mightycat! In this 3D block-busting puzzler game, you’re on a quest to stop the Super Cat God from conquering the whole galaxy — and maybe pushing it off a ledge. You’ll rescue friends, collect stylish new capes and decorate your own room in between saving the galaxy of course.
Everybody Shogi
Developer: AltPlus Inc.
This game is based on the Japanese strategy board game Shogi, or Japanese chess, which anyone can pick up and play. Players can learn this traditional game, enjoy daily challenges, unlock unique piece designs and take on other players from around the world.
You can access these games on Apple Arcade on Aug. 7, and you can access other games on the service now for $7 per month or $50 annually. You can also try Apple Arcade free for one month with your first sign-up, or you can get a three-month free trial when you buy a new Apple device. To access Apple Arcade, open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad, and tap the joystick in the menu bar.