# Far from Noise — A conversation on a cliff edge

> Interactive narrative game about connection and existence on a cliff edge. (iPhone/iPad app by George Batchelor.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/far-from-noise/id1275993809 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [George Batchelor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057329501)
- Category: Games, Entertainment
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 122 App Store ratings · 78 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 277 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-11-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/far-from-noise/id1275993809/reviews.md

## What is Far from Noise?

You are balanced on the edge of a cliff in an old rusting car.

The sun is setting behind the horizon and night will soon fall. With no immediate means of escape, perhaps all that's left is to attempt to feel some connection with the world at the end of it all.

Far from Noise is a story told through dialogue choices. As day fades to night, experience quiet moments of interaction with a variety of creatures and witness the transformative forces of nature as they happen around you. Through conversation with a welcome companion, begin to discover your reasons for being out there, your relationship with the world, life and death, and if you'll see tomorrow.

Includes

- A dynamic, naturally flowing conversation
- Multiple endings driven by choices that shape the narrative
- An original musical score by Geoff Lentin that flows with the story
- A rich landscape that shifts and fades as time progresses
- Narrative events that change with multiple playthroughs

## Key features

- Dynamic, flowing conversation
- Multiple endings based on choices
- Original musical score
- Shifting, fading landscape
- Narrative events change with playthroughs

## What do users think of Far from Noise?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎨 Beautiful and artistic visual design
- 🧘 Calming and meditative experience
- 💭 Thought-provoking philosophical dialogue
- ❤️ Emotionally moving and impactful storytelling
- 🎵 Excellent atmospheric soundtrack
- 🎭 Unique narrative experience unlike typical games
- 🤔 Encourages reflection on life and meaning
- 😌 Therapeutic for mental health and anxiety
- 🔄 Multiple endings based on player choices
- ⏸️ Ability to pause and take time with content

**Cons**

- 🐌 Extremely slow pacing throughout
- 🔋 Significant battery drain and phone overheating
- 💬 Limited meaningful dialogue choices
- 🎮 Minimal actual gameplay mechanics
- 📖 Feels more like reading than interactive experience
- 😔 Potentially triggering for those with depression
- 🔁 Limited replay value despite multiple endings
- ⚠️ Depressing tone may worsen mental state
- 🎯 Choices don't meaningfully affect narrative
- 😒 Pretentious or overly pseudo-philosophical writing

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Severe battery drain and device overheating
- App crashes on some devices (iPhone 8 Plus, iPad)
- Animations not displaying correctly (turtle/frog scene)
- Sluggish text reading speed
- Settings menu not functional
- App fails to load or repeatedly crashes
- Audio/music not playing despite settings

**Most requested features**

- Longer gameplay duration
- More impactful dialogue choice options
- Greater player agency in narrative direction
- Ability to change mind about character perspectives
- Extended stargazing or key scenes
- Settings adjustment for audio and music control
- Optimization to reduce overheating

## Recent user reviews (10 of 78)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/far-from-noise/id1275993809/reviews.md

### 5/5 — always worth a replay

*2026-01-27, version 1.1*

i play this game once a year minimum. it’s one of my touchstones in this life, along with bird alone. i wish the creator would make more games. thank you for these ones.

### 5/5 — Special

*2024-05-03*

A beautiful, empathetic, meditative game. If you struggle with depression be warned there are different endings depending on your actions, some of which will really help your depression and others which may trigger it to feel worse. It’s a sensitive, philosophical and emotional experience, so if you feel there’s any chance it could trigger you I recommend playing it with a friend or watching a playthrough and reading about it before going ahead.

### 4/5 — Gorgeous

*2023-11-05*

What a beautiful story. I very much loved this game, very relaxing and calming. The one thing I wish it had was opposing dialogues though, a lot of what the character dialogue choices meant the same thing. Which is probably staying true to the character but doesn’t give much creative liberty to the person putting themselves in the characters shoes. For instance I would have continued to stargazing scene for longer. Or with the badger, it was a good lesson, I just wish the character would have fully been able to change her mind about the badger. Great game though, beautiful art and a nice pace. It was nice how we could pause the game.

### 5/5 — Underrated

*2023-10-28*

I’ve had this game installed on my phone for many years. It’s an old comfort of mine to play through the story every now and again. The art style is beautiful, and the game truly stands out from what you’d usually find on the App Store. It deserves more attention than what it got and I hope the developers have gone in to make more lovely games

### 5/5 — Beutiful

*2023-07-03*

It was very sad

### 5/5 — Beautiful and Healing

*2023-05-30, version 1.1*

Enjoyed the story line and lessons within.

### 2/5 — Not sure

*2023-01-22*

Neat concept but the story drags way too long, the dialog is poorly written and philosophical concepts are underwhelming. 

Not bad if the app was free, but not worth paying for.

### 5/5 — Quite a lovely game

*2023-01-14*

You can tell alot of love and hardwork went into this game and the message feels so genuine and freeing ~

### 3/5 — Not bad.

*2021-10-10*

It’s poetic and lovely, but I couldn’t help thinking there should be a bit more to it.

### 5/5 — Thought provoking and peaceful

*2021-03-14*

I enjoyed this and felt completely immersed whilst playing. I say ‘playing’ for want of another word, as this is not so much a game but an experience. It’s a beautifully made, gentle and thoughtful story that is cleverly affected by the choices made throughout. I loved the style of graphics which I thought were perfect; not too much going on to detract from the experience, and beautifully artistic and dreamy. If you’re looking for something different to help unwind, shut out the noise of life and lose yourself for a short time then give it a try.

## Frequently asked questions about Far from Noise

### What kind of game is Far from Noise?

Far from Noise is a narrative adventure game that tells its story through dialogue choices. It focuses on exploring themes of connection, life, and death in a unique setting.

### What are the key features of Far from Noise?

The game features a dynamic and naturally flowing conversation system, multiple endings determined by player choices, an original musical score, and a rich landscape that changes over time. Narrative events can also differ with each playthrough.

### How much does Far from Noise cost?

Based on the provided information, Far from Noise is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

### What is the main gameplay loop in Far from Noise?

The core gameplay involves engaging in conversations with a companion and making dialogue choices. These choices directly influence the unfolding narrative and ultimately lead to different endings. The game also emphasizes observing the environment and experiencing narrative events.

### Is Far from Noise available on multiple platforms?

The provided data does not specify platform availability. However, it is described as a mobile application, suggesting it is likely available on iOS and/or Android devices.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2018-05-10

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Fixed some layout things relating to iPhone X.

### 1.0 — 2017-11-23

No release notes.

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## More apps by George Batchelor

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All apps by George Batchelor: https://appshunter.io/developer/1057329501

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