Summary
- Release Year: 2015
- Genres: Indie, Sport
- Platforms: Android, iOS, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Noodlecake Studios Inc., Snowman
- Publishers: Looks Like Lemonade, Noodlecake Studios Inc.
Alto’s Adventure: An Endless Snowboarding Odyssey
Alto’s Adventure is an award-winning snowboarding game developed by Snowman, a small independent game studio based in Toronto, Canada. The game was released in 2015 for iOS and Android devices, and was later ported to Windows, macOS, and Nintendo Switch.
Alto’s Adventure is a side-scrolling endless runner game in which the player controls Alto, a young snowboarder who must navigate through a procedurally generated alpine landscape, collecting coins and performing tricks to earn points. The game features simple yet challenging gameplay, stunning visuals, and a relaxing soundtrack.
Gameplay
The objective of Alto’s Adventure is to snowboard as far as possible without crashing or falling off the mountain. The player controls Alto by tilting their device left and right to steer, and tapping the screen to jump. Alto can perform a variety of tricks by tapping the screen in different ways, such as backflips, frontflips, and grabs.
The game features a variety of obstacles that the player must avoid, such as trees, rocks, and cliffs. The player can also collect coins and power-ups, which can be used to purchase upgrades and new characters.
Alto’s Adventure is an endless runner game, meaning that there is no real end goal. The player can continue to snowboard for as long as they can avoid crashing. However, the game does become more challenging as the player progresses, with the obstacles becoming more frequent and the terrain becoming more difficult to navigate.
Visuals
Alto’s Adventure is known for its beautiful and minimalist visuals. The game’s world is rendered in a simple yet elegant art style, with a focus on clean lines and vibrant colors. The game’s backgrounds are particularly impressive, with towering mountains, rolling hills, and lush forests.
The game’s visuals are also highly dynamic, with the time of day and weather conditions changing in real time. The player can experience Alto’s Adventure in a variety of different lighting conditions, from bright and sunny days to dark and stormy nights.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack to Alto’s Adventure is composed by Todd Baker, a Canadian musician and composer. The soundtrack is a mix of ambient and electronic music, and it perfectly captures the game’s serene and relaxing atmosphere.
The soundtrack is also highly dynamic, with the music changing depending on the time of day and the player’s actions. For example, the music will become more intense when the player is performing tricks or approaching an obstacle.
Reception
Alto’s Adventure was met with critical acclaim upon its release. The game was praised for its beautiful visuals, relaxing soundtrack, and challenging gameplay. Alto’s Adventure has won numerous awards, including the Apple Design Award and the BAFTA Games Award for Best Mobile Game.
Alto’s Adventure has also been a commercial success, with over 20 million downloads worldwide. The game has spawned a sequel, Alto’s Odyssey, which was released in 2018.
Conclusion
Alto’s Adventure is a beautiful, relaxing, and challenging snowboarding game that is perfect for gamers of all ages. The game’s simple yet addictive gameplay, stunning visuals, and relaxing soundtrack make it a must-play for fans of endless runner games.
Review Score
9/10
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