Apple TV 2015: Five top games and apps you need to play

The big update on Apple's smart TV box is apps - here are the best games to try
Brand new: the latest version of the Apple TV brings voice control and apps
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Joe Krishnan13 November 2015

The apps you’ve grown to love on your commute are now available on a much bigger screen thanks to the revamped Apple TV.

Not sure what to download other than Candy Crush?

Here’s our run down of the brand new console’s most compelling titles.

1) Crossy Road

Crossy Road gives players a generous dose of danger and mischief as they hop across roads of oncoming traffic as a retro animal character. The Apple TV version comes with a multiplayer mode. Free

2) Beat Sports

Much like Nintendo’s Wii hit, Beat Sports requires all sorts of swipes and swings. The difference is that gamers playing a certain sport must time their response to perfection to strike the right note to the song playing in the background. £6.99

3) Canabalt

Many have tried to imitate it but iPhone favourite Canabalt remains the best free-running game around. The beauty of this is its simplicity, requiring only a tap on the Siri Remote to make your stickman leap between rooftops at increasing speeds. £2.29

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4) Oceanhorn

With a crisp 1080p resolution and 3D characters, Apple TV’s enhanced graphics are put to use with Oceanhorn, a seafaring adventure and puzzle game made in the style of Nintendo classic Legend of Zelda. £6.99

5) Asphalt 8: Airborne

Impressive graphics, realistic steering and cross-platform capability make Asphalt 8: Airborne a good choice for arcade racing obsessives. With tons of cars, plenty of tracks to unlock and the ability to play with an Xbox or PS4-style controller, Asphalt 8 represents good value for money. Free

Apple TV is available now from apple.com/uk

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