Forgotton Anne By: Hitcents.com / Throughline Games If you've ever thought that it might fun to be part of a Ghibli movie, then Throughline Games' Forgotton Anne is the game you've been looking for. It's been out on other platforms for about a year now, but I hadn't heard of it until it's iOS release was announced. After seeing one screenshot from it, I knew it was a game I needed to…
Apollo: A Dream Odyssey By: JAE HO SHIN / Skylab Entertainment I'm always on the lookout for puzzle games that do something unique, and it doesn't hurt if they have an art style that's easy on the eyes. The latest one I decided to give a try is Apollo: Dream Odyssey, which looked promising with its low-poly art style and gameplay that takes place on the surface of a globe. It reminds…
Very Little Nightmares By: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe / Alike Studio While I never played Tarsier Studios' Little Nightmares myself, I heard a lot of great things about it. So I was excited when a mobile prequel was announced, called Very Little Nightmares (VLN), developed by Alike Studio. Since it was being designed specifically for touchscreens in an isometric view and in portrait mode, it made me think of Monument Valley, and…
Alt-Frequencies By: Plug In Digital / Accidental Queens French developer Accidental Queens have a history of making experimental games that both toy with unique mechanics and also try to tackle sensitive social issues and convey meaningful messages. Their first game, A Normal Lost Phone, had you going through the phone of a teen who's struggling to find their place in the world. The spiritual sequel, Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story, dealt with…
Luna Strange By: Fantastic, yes Luna Strange is a new room escape game by Fantastic, yes, the developers of Returner 77 and Returner Zhero. These developers have already proven that they know how to make a game that looks great, and I enjoyed aspects of both their previous works, so it was an easy enough choice to buy their latest for only $0.99. Luna Strange is not set in space like the…
The Gardens Between By: The Voxel Agents Once in a while, a game comes along that's the complete package and every little detail shows that it's a work of love. The Gardens Between, by The Voxel Agents, is one such game, combining stunning visuals, clever puzzle mechanics, a moving story, and even a haunting soundtrack all into one breathtaking experience that can be described as nothing less than magical. Though it's been…
Magnibox By: Joseph Gribbin One type of game that there's no shortage of on iOS is Sokoban, especially PC ports. The block-pushing genre lends itself well to the platform, as it usually doesn't require fast reflexes, and the controls are mostly directional swipes. Some recent highlights for me were Pipe Push Paradise and Persephone, both games I highly recommend playing if you haven't done so yet. As a big puzzle fan, I'm…
Jumpgrid By: Ian MacLarty You know that knife game you sometimes see in movies and TV shows, where some big shot tough guy quickly stabs the space between his fingers, trying to avoid mutilating himself? I wouldn't actually attempt that myself, but I feel more capable of doing so after spending hours with Ian MacLarty's Jumpgrid on iOS. It requires that same kind of finesse and precision -- which I don't usually…
