Not content with releasing the new entry coming to the Nintendo Switch later this month as well as a VR game on the horizon for the Meta Quest 2/3, Samba de Amigo is also headed to Apple devices via the Apple Arcade additions for August, with Samba de Amigo: Party-To-Go.
This version of the game will include three Apple Arcade-exclusive tracks to play along to including PSY’s “DADDY (feat. CL),” Lady Gaga’s “The Edge of Glory,” and “The Walker” from Fitz and the Tantrums, and will also include the series’ first-ever Story Mode and will be supported with additional music post-launch on top of the included 40 tracks. It’s set to launch on Apple Arcade on August 29th – the same day as Samba de Amigo: Party Central on Switch.
Along with Party-To-Go, Apple has also revealed three other games hitting the Arcade service in August including a Perth-made classic. Here’s what’s coming (via Apple Newsroom):
Apple Arcade Games August 2023
Nekograms+ (Hungry Sky) – August 8
Get ready to jump into a wholesome and cozy adventure in this adorable cat puzzle game. Move cats and cushions around until each furry friend has found their ideal spot with the goal of making sure every adorable kitty is able to get to sleep. With 120 charming and engaging levels, players will cuddle up with more than 15 different cat breeds and explore three beautifully crafted worlds, while enjoying a soothing and original soundtrack.
Kingdoms: Merge & Build (Cherrypick Games) – August 18
Enjoy a soothing puzzle game experience blended with kingdom-building gameplay in this story-rich adventure. In the king’s absence, a mysterious power has destroyed the kingdom. Now it’s up to Prince Edward and his friends to rebuild the land and save its people. Players will merge unique items to gain resources to construct and renovate buildings and landmarks, complete quests, and uncover the mystery in order to restore the fallen kingdom to its former glory.
finity. (Seabaa, Inc.) – August 25
finity. is a minimalist, thoughtful, and handcrafted 2D game that remixes the best elements of iconic puzzle games to create a reimagined and satisfying puzzle experience. The game combines the skill and complexity of chess, the infinite replay value and flow of Tetris, and the satisfying feedback of the match-three genre to deliver a highly polished experience with depth and complexity that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.
Samba de Amigo: Party-To-Go (SEGA) – August 29
Get up and shake it on the go in this vibrant rhythm action game. A revival of SEGA’s classic rhythm game series, which has players shaking maracas to the beat, Samba de Amigo: Party-To-Go is a modern sequel to the popular 2000’s franchise. The game features three songs found only on Arcade — PSY’s “DADDY (feat. CL),” Lady Gaga’s “The Edge of Glory,” and “The Walker” from Fitz and the Tantrums — along with an exclusive series first Story Mode, where players join Amigo on his quest to reclaim music. With more than 40 hit songs from the world’s most popular music genres, and even more songs post-launch, Samba de Amigo: Party-To-Go is a dynamic and unique twist on the classic rhythm game experience.
