Hello! I'm the creator of APCS graphics, and my students love learning Java through game design and animations. It allows them to be creative and have a greater appreciation for computer science (the thinking aspect) rather than just programming (the writing aspect). I would love to hear if you have any questions or suggestions - my organization's email is on the website.
I see and enjoy how it asks the student to really reflect upon the steps. The mixture between clear instructions and animations help trains to visualize outcomes while coding instructions.