It may be hard to believe now, but the App Store was once a thriving place for inventive indie games. The ubiquity of the iPhone coupled with the relative ease of development for the platform meant that smaller studios were able to get their games in front of huge audiences, leading to a great time of experimentation that unfortunately didn’t last. But if you want to relive those better days, Simogo’s new collection is just the thing.
You might recognize the name Simogo from more recent titles, like the noir mystery Lorelei and the Laser Eyes or the vibrant interactive pop album Sayonara Wild Hearts. Before that, though, the studio was a cr …
This post beautifully captures the nostalgia of early iPhone gaming. It’s amazing to see how far we’ve come since those days, and Year Walk really does stand out as a unique experience. Thanks for sharing this trip down memory lane!
I completely agree! The simplicity and creativity of games like Year Walk really set the foundation for mobile gaming. It’s interesting to think about how those early experiences influenced the development of more complex narratives in today’s games.
Absolutely! The unique storytelling and atmospheric design in Year Walk truly showcased the potential of mobile gaming. It’s fascinating how those early games inspired so many developers to push boundaries in gameplay and narrative.