# with Mountain Smiling — Antarctic expedition adventure

> Antarctic expedition adventure game focused on exploration and learning from failure. (iPhone/iPad app by Kyohei Yamada.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/with-mountain-smiling/id6476830609 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kyohei Yamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583465790)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $3.99
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 210 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-03-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/with-mountain-smiling/id6476830609/reviews.md

## What is with Mountain Smiling?

"with Mountain Smiling" is an adventure game set in the Antarctic interior, created by veterans of the Japan Antarctic Research Expedition.

There's an anecdote about Ernest Shackleton, an explorer from the early 20th century, who reportedly advertised for crew members in a newspaper during an Antarctic expedition with lines like these:

　　　MEN WANTED for Hazardous Journey.
　　　Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger,
　　　safe return doubtful.
　　　Honor and recognition in case of success.


In this game, set within a limited one-year timeframe, the story revolves around a trip from the Showa Station on East Ongul Island near the Antarctic continent to the Dome Fuji Station inland. The distance is roughly 1,000km. While this might seem like a manageable distance on paved roads, the speed of snowcat is at most 8km/h, and limited fuel, food supplies, rugged terrain, and adverse weather conditions obstruct progress.

Even if the inland trip fails, there's no need to despair. One can easily return from the snowcat to the station using the Return-to-Base (RtB) Pod. By failing or gaining experience, new stories can be acquired, which can then be utilized during subsequent trips.

Gather stories through repeated failures and reach the lost Dome Fuji Station. Now, it's time for the departure of new expedition members. No lose, No win.

## Key features

- Antarctic expedition gameplay
- Resource management (fuel, food)
- Hazardous terrain navigation
- Story-driven progression
- Return-to-Base system
- Learning from failure mechanic

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/with-mountain-smiling/id6476830609/reviews.md

### 5/5 — チャレンジ＝まなび

*2025-08-29*

めちゃくちゃよかったー！！

昔の夢を思い出せないひと。
挫折の過去があるひと。

みんなにおすすめ。

何度も走ったあなたの車の
轍の数だけ何かが積み重ねられる。

細かな数値に振り回されず、
うぉー！　いくぜーー！

でトライアンドエラーでも
全然クリアできるので
失敗を恐れるな！！

ネットで作者さんの
企画・資料集が売られてるので
それで攻略するのもあり。

青い炎を僕も忘れてしまった。

### 5/5 — おっさんと猫耳娘の何とも言えない距離感が良き…

*2024-11-04*

前作が楽しかったのでプレイしました。 期待を裏切らず良かったです。 おっさんと猫耳娘との掛け合いが見ていてほっこりしました。進めていくうちに少しずつ展開されていく世界設定にも惹かれます。次作以降で深掘りされていったりしないかな？楽しみです あと、異様に南極探索の様子が具体的でちょっと笑ってしまいました。屋外での排泄のコツとか何でこんなに詳しいんだ　笑 (作者は経験者かなにかなのかな) バグに関してはもうほとんど修正済みだと思います。一度だけ帰還時にフリーズしましたが、オートセーブ機能があるのでそこまで影響もなく、それ以外ではクリアまで普通にプレイできました。 前作にも通じるところですが、好き嫌いが分かれるのはゲームシステムとUI周りかと思います。一度理解してしまえばなんてことはありませんが、若干複雑・見慣れない作りなので、そこでリタイアしてるユーザーは多いかも。 ただそこも含めて作者さんの味だと思うので、今からプレイする方には、とりあえず序盤のチュートリアルだけでも乗り越えてみてくれ〜という思いです。面白いですよ。

### 5/5 — 楽しめました

*2024-05-10*

とりあえず1周しました
蜘蛛との戦闘は5回しかしてませんが特にバグに出会うことはなかったので過去レビューのバグは解消されてるのかなとも思います
おっさんとケモミミ少女いいね

### 1/5 — バグだらけ

*2024-03-26*

バグが多すぎて未だに修正されていない。
1番致命的なバグは会話が永遠とループして進行不能になる。
その都度リセットして再度始めるがオートセーブした地点からのやり直して会話ループバグを回避することができずに詰んだ。

あと決定ボタンが画面長押しなのと、前進する動作がスワイプ、ロード画面中にアクセルを回す動作も画面長押しといちいち面白くもない動作を強いられる。
そのためバグと煩わしいコマンド入力が必要なためストレスが溜まる。
バグの改善ともっと簡略化させてストレスなく遊べるようにしたほうがいい。

### 1/5 — 操作がダルいし進行できない

*2024-03-19*

凝った風のUIがプレイ体験を非常に損ねている。総じて分かりにくく、バグなのか誤操作なのかさえ分からない。

### 1/5 — バグが多すぎますゲームがプレイできません

*2024-03-17*

購入して2時間プレイしただけで発生したバグについてご報告しますね？

キャラの大きさが巨大になったり、
戦闘中にREST開いてから戦闘に戻るとキャラが画面外に行ってしまって戦闘が困難になったり、
旅行出て一歩前進したら一切前進も後退もできずルート旗の変更ができなくなり帰還RTBしか出来ることがなくなったり、
md364エリアに入り一度前進すると画面が固まり操作を受け付けなくなりゲームを再起動しないといけず、再起動しても一度前進すると操作を一切受け付けない症状は改善されず…

2時間でこれだけのバグを確認できるなんて中々出来ない経験だと思いますよ。
それとも私のゲームプレイがおかしく、何か私の知らない仕様でもあるのでしょうか？？

### 1/5 — まともに動かない

*2024-03-15*

バグが多すぎてまともに動かず、現状ゲームではない

## Frequently asked questions about with Mountain Smiling

### What is the main goal of with Mountain Smiling?

The primary objective is to reach the lost Dome Fuji Station inland from Showa Station, a journey of approximately 1,000km. The game emphasizes the experience gained through repeated attempts and failures rather than a strict win/lose condition.

### How does the 'Return-to-Base' (RtB) Pod work in with Mountain Smiling?

If an expedition faces insurmountable challenges or fails to progress, players can use the RtB Pod to safely return to the station. This allows them to retain knowledge and stories gained, which can be applied to future expeditions.

### What are the main challenges players will face in with Mountain Smiling?

Players must contend with limited fuel and food supplies, rugged terrain, adverse weather conditions, and the slow speed of the snowcat (at most 8km/h). The game simulates the harsh realities of an Antarctic expedition.

### Does with Mountain Smiling offer multiplayer or online features?

Based on the provided information, with Mountain Smiling is a single-player adventure game. There are no mentions of multiplayer or online connectivity features.

### What is the age rating for with Mountain Smiling?

The app is rated 12+, indicating it is suitable for players aged 12 and above. This rating suggests content that may not be appropriate for younger children.

### How often is with Mountain Smiling updated?

The latest version is 1.1.5, and the app was last updated on April 23, 2024. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing support and potential for future improvements.

### Can I play with Mountain Smiling offline?

As an adventure game with a focus on narrative and simulation, it is likely playable offline. However, specific offline functionality is not explicitly detailed in the provided data.

### What devices can I play with Mountain Smiling on?

The game is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. This indicates compatibility across a range of Apple mobile devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.5 — 2024-04-23

v1.1.5
[Difficulty adjustment]
- The current travel distance limit based on fuel in the vehicle was removed because it did not fit with the system where fuel could be taken from the sled as well. Effectively improve travel distance (mainly when speeds are high at mph or fuel is low).
[Stabilization]
- Regulated button actions from the start of the process to the end of the process in order to prevent the same process from being re-run during the process for search and recycling sheet wreckage and fuel collection.
[Bug fixes]
- Fixed a bug that the observation device could not be used immediately after the acquisition of the story that enables the use of the spider observation device.
- Fixed a bug that the spider radar would be disabled with a certain probability when it enters the spider's search range when equipped.

### 1.1.4 — 2024-04-18

v1.1.4
[FEATURES]
- Added debugging display for bug reports. When you press and hold the time part at the top of the screen for 2 seconds during a trip, the current data is displayed.
[Other]
- To ensure safe saving, the save indicator does not disappear immediately after the end of saving.
- Reduced object generation process.

### 1.1.3 — 2024-04-16

v1.1.3
・Added load display during dark mode at initial startup and at startup after data deletion.
・Shortened the time for all long presses except for the Rest and RtB buttons when traveling to about 2/3 times the original time.

### 1.1.2 — 2024-04-11

Version 1.1.2
[Bug Fixes]
- Addressed a potential issue where the position on the route could become coordinates (0, 0) or lead to impassable situations.
- Fixed a bug where, if a probe was not equipped, the receiver for oil-soaked probes would appear to be mounted on the snow vehicle.
- Corrected the issue where, if the report generated during rest involved a mini-character action involving movement, the next day the mini-character would be left behind on the snow vehicle.
- Fixed the issue where pressing the rest button again immediately after resting would cause continuous spinning.
- Corrected an issue where some buttons on the base screen were very difficult to press depending on the device.
[Optimizations]
- Overall optimization of list processing to improve performance.
[Other]
- Adjusted the behavior of the auto mode to ensure it does not travel to bases (known) below the current location.
- Slightly adjusted the visibility of passed flags to make them less conspicuous (while making other elements easier to see).
- Enlarged the display upon returning.
- Enlarged the text display in the options.

### 1.1.1 — 2024-04-07

v1.1.1
[Added functions]
A "command sheet" has been added to the private room in the base mode. It is possible to browse commands and view spider attacks. The memories of spider attacks are stored across laps (the same as recollections of events, etc.).
The "Rewind" button has been added to the upper right corner of the RtB button on the rest sheet when the player is forced to return (loss of energy, battle defeat, running out of fuel, etc.) except when reaching a new base in the travel mode. Rewinding will cause the user to lose all travel experience for that trip and return to the start of the trip.
[Optimization]
Changed the overall display to be split up so that each process is lighter.
[Other]
Changed so that unconditional reports with negative effects will no longer be displayed if a certain number of stories have been obtained (in steps of 10/18/21 or more).
Removed the Japanese notation from the English version of the rest sheet, as it was still there.

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## More apps by Kyohei Yamada

- [Cold Bed on Route](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-bed-on-route/id1583465788)
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All apps by Kyohei Yamada: https://appshunter.io/developer/1583465790

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