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Amazing
One of the best games I have ever played for iPad, it is a beautiful game with great puzzles and music. The backstory is amazing and the fact that the developers tied the game in with the companion was genius, and the hint of horror was not to scary to make you want to stop playing but kept you with a high heart rate. I can't explain how much I loved this game and how I could play it more than once. I definitely recommend it!Show lessUncleJazz
Takes up way more storage then it says it does
This was a fun game, although way too short for the price. But my problem with it is that it says on the App Store it only takes a little over 200 mb, but it actually takes over 800 on my iPad! Saying it takes less memory then it does should not be allowed on the App Store, as I would not have bought the app if I knew it took that much memory! Grrr I wish I had not bought this app, because I am deleting it anyway because it takes so much memory. If you want a good adventure game with amazing graphics and are willing to pay for it, get a better app like machinarium or tiny bang story or the room or something, now those are fun games that don't take a ridiculous amount of memory!Show lessH4049
Game of the year contender
When game reviewers bang on about a game "using the full potential of the platform" I think this is exactly what they have in mind.
Apart from what has been said in the other comments about the great graphics, sound, story etc. I would like to thank the devs for making an effort and creating something creative and beautiful.
Definitely get the companion app and definitely don't use any walkthroughs online. You'll be glad you didn't.Show lessCrabsmash
Beautiful Sounds, gripping graphics
As a sound designer, this game is a beautiful example of how music and sound can affect and even play an integral part of a game's environment. Moody and dark, they perfectly complement the graphics and storyline. This game makes me want to go to Sweden in Winter...yeah, it's THAT good!
But there's a few criticisms. It's a pretty short game. You'll probably get caught on a few puzzles; if you do, don't go searching for the walkthrough because it will just shorten your game experience too much. Take your time, think about the possible solution, and immerse yourself in the environment, otherwise it will be over too soon.
Grab the companion. It gets you through the final part of the game. Again, here, a small bit of advice for the developers: don't underestimate your audience. I began to suspect the solution to your final puzzle and was really proud of myself, but then you spelt it out in clear English and it kind of took the fun away. I know it's a fine line balancing challenge with reward, but you could definitely err more on the challenge side with the final few puzzles.
All aside, this is more of a work of art than a game and I'm delighted to add it to my collected apps. Great work team!Show lessFolkie84
Awesome game
Great graphics and soundtrack, challenging, ... Just loved it.
Make sure to get the companion app (free) to learn a bit about the folklore and the facts behinds the game.PaulineNZ
Short, eerie and stunning
£2.50 is quite steep for what is, depending on how quickly you solve the "puzzles", roughly a 2 hour game. But, I've never played anything like this, and despite its short length, I thoroughly recommend you play it too.
It is the atmosphere which makes this game stand out. The dark graphics and soundtrack combine to create a game where you're constantly switching between being on edge and in awe. You also meet some strange "characters" along the way and there are several instances where you jump from fright. Although you may think you've come across these elements in many games before, Year Walk executes them so well and with such originality that this game is an experience to behold. There is something genuinely unnerving about it. Playing alone in the dark with headphones is recommended.
You'll also want to check out the companion app, once you've completed the game.Show lessOne craigrdean
10/10 for being different
It's not often you find anything that is so unique, far away from the usual suspects, beautifully put together and really makes you sit up and take notice...year walk, however, is all of the above. It's stunning really.
I did however find it very dark, very weird and almost too weird to take seriously, and the 'second' ending made hardly any sense as I'd forgotten key parts of the story and my thoughts had been taken over with 'this game is weird' rather than getting into it, and I didn't really enjoy it.
The four stars reflects the beauty of the game, and the difference found within... its worth buying the game purely to see the intelligence, beauty and weirdness of it all!Show lessAliBombz
... a walk you'll never forget.
It's hard to call this app a 'game, as it was more of a experiences that chilled me down to the bone. It was an original idea with Swedish folk lore I was unfamiliar with, and very creepy artwork.
Many moments of the Year Walk experience felt shivers down my spine, my body tense and frozen to make my next move.
You definitely need to Year Walk Companion app to connect the experience with the 'game'. I used my iPhone to research the symbols in game which added more fright during my journey.
Anyone who is a fan of the Silent Hill series will definitely know what unpredictable chilling exceptions can happen in the supernatural horror game world like Year Walk. I highly recommend anyone this game who like to have their nerves put to the test.
Headphones are a must. Happy walking.
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What a great little game!
The journey you are taken on in Yearwalk, as short as it may be, needs to be experienced by anyone that wants to feel a sense of connection to a game. The beautiful, yet disturbing artwork, the interesting creatures you come across, even just the way it feels to wander around through the woods at night, are all so cleverly crafted that you will find it almost impossible to put down. I say almost, because the gameplay element is to take notice of clues and solve puzzles, (which can get a bit tricky at times) all the while delving deeper into the mysteries of the Yearwalk. I recommend playing with a pen and paper nearby to record anything you think you may need to remember. The music sets the mood stunningly and the animations are sure to give you a few shocks along the way. As stated earlier, the only criticism I have for a game of nearly $5 is the length. I would love to see a sequel or an update in the future.
9/10
I also want to add that I was fortunate enough to be able to play through Yearwalk on a rainy night, with a pitch black sky and my window open so that I could still here the rain even with my headphones turned up pretty high. If you find yourself expecting these conditions then I highly suggest you put off playing the game until then. It will be all the more worth it.Show lessdavid palumbo
Incredibly well written
This is an amazing game from every angle. The audio is haunting, the graphics are beautiful, and the story is intriguing.
For committed players, the game cannot truly be completed and experienced fully without the companion app. This reliance on an external app, heightens the intrigue. Not only does the companion have secrets of its own, but it acts as a meta-narrative, anchoring the story in reality and historical folklore. How much of the game is based on truth and how much is fabricated?
Then there's the twist. You finish the game with a sense of achievement. But, was every stone left unturned? Walk again?Show lessMando_3008
