The best games of 2019, according to Apple

Yesterday Apple awarded the best applications of the year. See the list of appsnominated here. The Cupertino company also presented various awards for iOS and macOS games. Here then, after the best applications of 2019 according to Apple, the best games of 2019, again according to Tim Cook and his teams.

iPhone Game of the Year

• Sky: Children of the Light – gratuit: a very nice adventure game,seen here, in which the player plays a character equipped with a magical cape allowing him to fly like a bird. You must then cross magnificent landscapes to discover a detailed scenario full of puzzles.

iPad Game of the Year

• Hyper Light Drifter – 5,49 euros: action RPG game from consoles and PC, and having enjoyed great success on the latter platforms.Presented here in our columns, the game displays attractive retro designs and above all benefits from a very successful atmosphere, in which the player is immersed for an adventure at the crossroads between the legendary Zelda, Secret of Mana and Diablo.

Mac Game of the Year

• Gray – 10.99 euros: magnificent game offering a true dreamlike experience to the player, underpinned by breathtaking graphics and design, but also a very nice soundtrack. Gris has attracted many players on PC, consoles and Mac. He isalso recently available on iOS. More detailsici.

Apple TV Game of the Year

• Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap – 8,99 euros: a game that we havemuch appreciated, all in 2D, offering retro-worked graphics and a quality soundtrack. Go on an adventure in this title mixing action, humor and adventure, compatible with MFi controllers, always practical for playing on Apple TV.

Apple Arcade Game of the Year

• Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap – Apple Arcade: action game with a striking design, in which motorcycle races, laser fights and dance duels combine. The graphics are just as polished as the music. The whole thing then constitutes a most original experience. It pulses, it moves and it makes you want it!

App Store: the trend of the year for games

Apple noted that on the App Store in 2019, many games were released with one trait in common, the fact that they use a major license to readapt it as best as possible to iOS and the new technologies available on iPad and iPhone in particular ( like augmented reality). Thus, several games falling within this framework were highlighted for these 2019 Apple Awards. Here they are:

• Mario Kart Tour – free
• Dr. Mario World – free
• Minecraft Earth – gratuit
• Pokémon Masters – free
• Assassin’s Creed Rebellion – gratuit
• Gears POP! – gratuit
• The Elder Scrolls: Blades – gratuit
• Alien: Blackout – 0,99 €
• Call of Duty: Mobile – gratuit

Editor-in-chief for iPhon.fr. Pierre is like Indiana Jones, looking for the lost iOS trick. Also a long-time Mac user, Apple devices hold no secrets for him. Contact: pierre[a]iphon.fr.