2020-06-20
Beautiful
Just a lovely example of craftsmanship and imagination. Exactly what indie games do at their best. The best £5 you’ll spend this year.
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Description
A soul-searching adventure about life’s precious moments, broken dreams, and changed plans.
Over 17 International Awards, including:
- Apple Design Award (USA)
- Emotional Game Award (France)
- Innovation Award (Brazil)
- Best Art Award (Japan)
Features:
- A powerful and emotional narrative told only through imagery
- Gorgeously whimsical landscapes with hand-drawn art and animations
- Handcrafted, pressure-free puzzles
- Unique landscape-shaping mechanic
- A compact game experience perfect for a wanderlust-evoking escape
- Original and emotionally compelling soundtrack by SCNTFC
"A gorgeous experience." - TouchArcade (10/10)
"An absolute joy to look at and play" - The Guardian
"A whimsical poem" - Polygon (8/10)
What's New in Version 1.14
We fixed a hang up that occurred during startup on some newer iPads.
Seller
Name
Broken Rules Interactive Media GmbH
Information
Developer
Categories
Version
1.14
Size
1,733.9 MB
Game Center
No
VPP Device Licensing
Yes
Rating
Rated: 4+
Compatibility
iOS 10.0 or later
Devices
iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPad (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad (4th Generation) (4G), iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air, iPad Air (Cellular), iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini Retina, iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 (Cellular), iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (6th Generation), iPod touch (7th generation)
Languages
English, Arabic, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
App Store: Customer Ratings
Ratings & Reviews
4.3 of 5 (442 Ratings)
App Store: Customer Reviews
2020-05-12
Very pretty. Not much happens
This is pitched as a puzzle game. It’s not. It’s a platform game...and that’s it. No puzzles, just pretty landscapes. And for £4.99 you don’t get many of them.
Try any of the Rusty Lake series instead. Far more challenging and the majority of them are free #justsaying
2020-03-27
Very beautiful, very dull
I was really looking forward to this game, which is way I paid money for it - which, as a tightwad, I seldom do with apps - but I just couldn’t finish it. I just feel like I’m missing something. The game is beautiful, stylish elegant, like a Kardashian sister, but like a Kardashian sister, it has no real wit and very little to say. It gets boring quite fast.
It truly is beautiful. The landscapes and character design are stunning, but the NPCs are not really there for any reason. You can’t interact with them and they don’t contribute to the story. Every now and then, the figure will drift off into a memory of his wife; a still image which, again is stunning, but in no way interactive. I don’t know why the game failed to move me, but it did. I don’t know anything about the guy I’m playing or what happened to his family. Don’t know where he’s off to. It all adds up to a rather hollow experience. .
But it really is beautiful. It would make a fine picture book.
2020-03-25
Beautiful
If your looking for a beautifully illustrated and immersive story this game is for you.
2020-03-08
Dull
Incredibly dull, looks great but so boring and repetitive
2020-03-06
Beautiful, entertaining, melancholic.
beautiful graphics, illustrations and level of detail, as well of the color palette. A joy to play from start to the end.
2020-03-03
An atmospheric gem
Charming music and visuals make for an atmospheric and reflective experience. It’s more of a puzzler mixed with the memories and the story of a travelling old man.
The premise of the game where land is moved to allow the man to travel can become repetitive at times and can seem limiting, however the execution is such that you feel more part of the journey rather than part of a game.
Some more involving and differing gameplay would perfect an otherwise heartwarming and enjoyable experience.
2020-03-01
Won’t open
iPhone 8 Plus. Game grasses every time it opens
2020-02-16
Beautiful and engaging.
It’s not easy to classify this . Is it a game, a tale, a lesson or in fact all these things and more ?
The enchanting story book graphics and simple gameplay take the player through a memorable few hours.
It’s an antidote to violent games and it will utterly delight anyone with a heart.
2020-01-23
What a disappointment
It takes just over an hour to play and for the price that is absolutely appalling. The "game" itself is nothing more than adjusting the layers of landscape so the old man can travel. That's it. No adventure, no puzzles, nothing to solve. Save your money!
2020-01-22
Most annoying game ever!
It often does not work.
2020-01-06
Love it!
This is the only game I’ve ever bought and I think it is 100% worth it. It really makes you think but also immerses you into it. My only criticism would be that there wasn’t enough levels/ scenes!
2019-12-20
A tale of regret
I only wish I had a family I could abandon somewhere, for the purpose of a long reflective yomp through the French countryside in the future.
2019-10-20
Beautiful but dissappointing
I enjoyed this game, it looked good was gentle and calming.....however, it was far too short. I was just getting into it when it abruptly ended. I expect more for £4.99 and wish I could get my money back. Not worth the price.
2019-09-15
Short and Unchallenging
Short and unchallenging with constant waiting for nothing.
2019-08-05
Very nice game, but pretty short
The concept of the hill movement is very innovative and good in the eye. The graphics are very good and the general mood of the game is very relaxing and well constructed. Still, the game is pretty short, you can finish it in around an hour. Maybe some more difficult puzzle could be useful to make longer the play experience
2019-07-21
Wonderful little game
A lovely little game, Beautiful artwork and a heartwarming story.
2019-07-10
Beautiful but short
A great game to spend time relaxing with a nice storyline. The look and feel of the game is beautiful if not a little short. Look forward to his second journey.
2019-06-18
John
Too easy
2019-06-05
Not worth the price
While I can appreciate the artistic side of it, the gameplay itself is repetitive and boring. There are quite a few much better puzzle adventure games out there for half the price.
2019-05-22
A thoughtful gentle game
In essence a puzzle platform game, but to leave it at this would be to do this game a major disservice.
This game is unhurried, gentle, calm, easy, beautiful, thoughtful, and a gem. If you want to relax into your games this is for you.
2019-05-20
Excellent
This game is absolutely stunning, and a beautiful story. Thumbs up all the way the creativity behind this game is outstanding.
2019-05-18
Beautiful
What a lovely game. I love the emotive story and music and the landscapes as you move through it. Not particularly challenging but it doesn’t matter. Just a lovely charming game. Smashing.
2019-04-22
Lovely but...
Beautiful, really beautiful graphics and great music, I like the idea and the themes of lost love etc but...the actual gameplay is a bit dull. I was expecting a variety of different puzzles so was a bit disappointed to discover that all you do, essentially, is move the old man through the screens by changing the slopes of the hill. There are slight variations on this but it’s not really what I was hoping for.
2019-04-11
Beautiful but ....
Beautiful but fundamentally dull - basically you adjust the sight line of hills so that a little old man can go from slope to slope and place to place. His journey is a reminiscence of moments and places where he once was happy before his life-partner died.
Not really a puzzle, or even a game, much more like watching your neighbour’s photos of a depressing holiday spot which you long ago decided never to visit.
It might be improved with a witty narrative by Alan Bennett; when he’s feeling full of vim, but if they can’t get Alan B then your life would probably be greater enhanced by embarking upon an in depth analysis of the Brexit negotiations. At least with Brexit you’d get a frisson of danger.
2019-03-31
Beautiful
Such a beautiful & heartwarming game, I may have shed a tear or two...
2019-03-18
Old man
Very difficult & a waste of money but at least I bought it on sale
2019-03-03
What is the point
What is the point of this game , don’t seem to able to interact or move the old guy
2019-02-19
Great idea and story, just too short (2hrs to finish)
I really enjoyed it but thought it’s not worth it given the length.
2019-02-15
Inspired & Peaceful
So refreshing from all the stress and violence which seems inescapable these days. Congratulations! Fantastic graphics and animation, wonderful music which is just right, nostalgic and calm, without being annoying, sweet storyline and a tad challenging here and there. Beautiful, tasteful, one of the loveliest games out there. Thank you!
2019-02-03
Artistically beautiful and poignant game
I loved playing this. It’s a game of logic with a narrative behind it supported by incredibly lovely immersive landscapes. What a visually beautiful and creative place to play. I thoroughly enjoyed playing this for the incentive of seeing the old man’s memories as he progressed on his journey. There is intelligence and sensitivity behind this game that outstrips just about any other I’ve come across.
2019-02-03
Too short.
Lovely visual game, but it’s too short for its price. Managed to finish within few hours on a long flight.
2019-02-02
Relaxing
A heartwarming tale of a journey through memories.
2019-01-20
Pam JI
I downloaded this game a little while ago & have absolutely enjoyed playing through to the end. The graphics are stunning as is the story. The challenge for each chapter can differ in difficulty. My granddaughter & I have each played the game and thoroughly enjoyed trying to outdo the other. Well worth playing, cannot wait for the next game to be out there.
2019-01-14
Great
It is very repetitive but it is for 4+ can’t wait to see how my niece and nephew get on. Beautiful art
2018-12-31
Clever Adventure Game
I really enjoyed this game. Simple yet good fun with a heartwarming look, beautiful music and tells a great story. The puzzles were quite fun, if quite easy to solve. But had great fun playing through.
2018-12-24
Beautiful story and graphics
The graphics and background music are beautiful. The story of the old man was easy to follow too with the nice pictures. Just have to straighten and clear the path for the old man to cross. I played it through within an hour which is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. It could do with mini puzzles to solve or tiled puzzles for the pictures at the end. I bought it on Christmas sale so it’s fair enough, as I wouldn’t pay full price for such a short game.
2018-12-22
Lovely game
Lovely gentle game. Thoughtful story and beautiful visuals.
2018-12-13
👍
Excellent game. Really enjoyed it
2018-12-06
Old man
Absolutely rubbish, paid for it and I can honestly say I’ve been playing other games for 5 years and they are still far better than this rubbish, I expected to be on it for years but completed it in less than a week, more like 2 days or even a few hours. Don’t buy it as it’s a waste of money, I’ll never buy a game again as the free games are much better.
2018-12-04
So many feels!
A really fun game with a lot of emotional impact! I enjoyed it tremendously.
2018-11-30
Visual orgasm
Amazing art!
2018-11-29
Meditative Game
This game is simply incredible. It’s easy going, stunning and tranquil with a melodic and heavenly soundtrack. A nice calming experience before I sleep. Really well done!
2018-11-28
The only game that’s ever played my heart strings
I can honestly say I cried a little playing this game. I really rate the producers and other helpers for this. Totally engrossed with everything in this game, even the little kitty!!
2018-11-27
Boring
I must be 4yr old but I am 62. I cannot grasp this utterly boring thing. Music drives you insane. Purchased, deleted in 15mins. Keep your money to make something worthwhile
2018-11-25
Make more!
Really lovely game, so beautiful and peaceful to play. Would have loved more chapters!
2018-11-25
Lovely little game
Nice gameplay but glad I didn’t pay full price as it’s very quick to finish. Still a beautiful story.
2018-11-24
Misery and regret
Graphics well designed. Interesting journey with surprises.
I wouldn’t have let him in! Three stars only for the story.
2018-11-24
I’m an emotional wreck
I had the stupid idea of playing through this again while waiting for my wife to come out of hospital with our newborn son and I’m now crying and hugging my daughter. Five stars