Catch the Apple 2

If you like puzzle games, Catch the Apple 2 is definitely one that has grabbed my attention... and a whole lot of apples on the way! The goal is fetching in its simplicity: aid a plucky hedgehog in collecting its elusive fruit amid a brilliantly designed forest tableau. Guiding Pips through levels feels like a careful dance between strategising and whimsy with the aid of clever animal friends, snakes and owls as your best companion.

Each level is a new challenge, some needing a little out-of-the-box thinking, making the game engaging, but not overwhelming. There’s a nice spread of physics-based puzzles, hinging on elements like rolling and gliding that can teach you new ways to play and give the visual mechanics new life fairly often. The comments praising how entertaining it is — and I must note, I share that sentiment.

Catch the Apple 2 is the kind of video game that finds that sweet spot between relaxation and mental stimulation, ideal for winding down after a hectic day. Overall, it’s a title that provides the perfect casual-recreational gameplay he always deserved.