While Vampire Survivors+ offers an improved gameplay experience without ads or additional purchases, critics are unhappy that the game’s arrival on Apple Arcade came after the game’s popularity had already peaked, as Ars Technica put it. Moreover, Temple Run: Legends raises “questions about Apple Arcade’s strategy” despite offering level-based gameplay and its own unique endless mode.
Critics say the service relies on “established gaming formulas” and does not encourage innovation.
Apple Arcade was initially praised for its variety of indie and casual games, but has now shifted to “safer” options that many people dislike, such as popular IPs and proven successes from other platforms. This strategy aims to keep users engaged, but risks missing out on potential hits that “previously defined the service.”
Source: Ferra
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