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Skate City: New York

It’s back to the grind with the sequel to a great game

$6.99/month (Apple Arcade) From www.builtbysnowman.com Needs macOS 12 or later

SKATE CITY: NEW YORK takes the proven Skate City formula, relocates it to the Big Apple and adds a few new tricks (like wall riding), but is recognizable enough for old hands to enjoy. Its side–scrolling 2.5D setting drops you in various New York neighborhoods, where you perform tricks, grind on rails, jump down staircases and evade security guards.

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