Halfbrick Studios is a recreation firm finest identified for tremendous common iOS titles like Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, which have traditionally been freemium titles. Beginning final yr, Halfbrick determined to go along with a distinct monetization mannequin, providing all of its video games for a low month-to-month payment.
Halfbrick+, a $2.99 monthly service (or $30/yr), provides a bunch of up to date takes on traditional iOS video games, with extra titles added recurrently. You’ll be able to play with out adverts, in-app purchases, or irritating freemium recreation mechanics that restrict gameplay except you shell out extra money.
The service smooth launched late final yr, but it surely’s ramping up as Halfbrick has labored so as to add a number of video games in 2024. Titles embody Fruit Ninja Basic, Dan the Man Basic, Jetpack Joyride Check Labs, Bears vs. Artwork, Lazy Canine, Monster Sprint, and tons extra, with a full checklist out there on the Halfbrick+ web site. New video games are coming frequently, as Halfbrick is growing its personal titles solely for Halfbrick+, and dealing with different recreation builders to deliver traditional titles to the service.
Simply right now, Halfbrick+ gained Mega Leap, an arcade platformer the place the aim is to leap as excessive as doable whereas avoiding monsters and accumulating cash. It is a type of traditional iPhone titles that you simply probably performed years and years in the past, but it surely’s again and higher than ever with no IAP by means of Halfbrick+.
In a few weeks, Nimble Quest will be a part of Halfbrick+. If you happen to’re unfamiliar with Nimble Quest, it is a enjoyable little recreation that makes use of the traditional snake mechanic. Gamers management a conga line of heroes, destroying enemies, accumulating new heroes, and gathering treasure.
There are some apparent similarities between Halfbrick+ and Apple’s personal Apple Arcade subscription service, however Halfbrick is specializing in a extra curated expertise with well-loved recreation mechanics and the addictive gameplay that Halfbrick is thought for. The $2.99 value level is purposely aggressive to maintain it inexpensive for gamers, and there’s a one-month free trial for anybody who needs to provide the service a go.