Year Walk

1. ShankYouKindly

   Mar 10, 2014

   10

   This is downright creepy, great little horror game with excellent atmosphere. The art style is reminiscent of the illustrations in AlvinThis is downright creepy, great little horror game with excellent atmosphere. The art style is reminiscent of the illustrations in Alvin Schwartz's "Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark", only more cartoon-ish. Washed out colours and a hauntingly subtle soundtrack set the mood perfectly. Turn the lights off, and immerse yourself for full effect.… Expand

   • 4 of 8 users found this helpful
2. stako

   Mar 16, 2014

   9

   This game is a testament to the evolution of gaming as a mixture of art forms. That sums up all of my thoughts for this review, but I shallThis game is a testament to the evolution of gaming as a mixture of art forms. That sums up all of my thoughts for this review, but I shall carry on.
   First of all, I want to point out that the PC and iOS versions of the game are different, but I will be reviewing this one only. The iOS version gets the same score from me and if you have a chance to get both - rely on your judgement. I prefer the iOS version, because I like portability.One more note before I begin - this game wants you to get invested in it. If you are not willing to do so, don't bother. However, 3 hours of investment (tops! Nowadays I can beat this game in 30 minutes, so it depends on you) are very much worth it for the experience of it all.
   This game grabbed my attention months before it's release, just with it's teasers - they showed amazing promise and I won't lie - I was kind of dissapointed that the game wasn't what I was expecting. But then again - it was so much more, in a good way.
   Graphically this game looks amazing and you won't understand why by just looking up screenshots, you have to feel it. Seeing a horror game with such a graphical style is indeed rare and a bit odd, but it works better than you'd expect.
   The sound is masterfuly done, from the music to the sound effects that disturb the dead silence in the woods - this game has amazing sound either way.
   Story wise, at first, this game feels like nothing special. But it gives you something more by combining story and gameplay - it gives you an experience. This game is art at it's finest and I can't beging to dicuss the story without spoiling it. All I have to say is: Pay attention to get the most of it. It's worth it.
   And then we get to the gameplay. This game is what I would like to call radical. Everything from it's perspective to the way the puzzles are made are very inovative, yet intuitive. I rarely found myself without an idea of what I had to do - everything is clear as day, and while it might seem easy at times, it knows why it is easy - because it doesn't have to be hard. This game knows exactly how you - the player, are feeling at any given moment, and exploits that feeling perfectly - which is the idea for horror games. At times I just stop and soak it in - the atmosphere it creates is unbelievably eerie in such a good way.
   I want to talk about the differences between the iOS and PC version and why I think the original is better. The PC offers two, I believe, new locations, which is nice - gives you a reason to replay the game like I did, but it also includes a map system, which ruins the fun for me. One of the best things this game had to offer was the immersion of being lost in the forest. With this map, it's somewhat easier that it should be in my opinion. And lastly - one of the new added puzzles is pretty cheap, though interesting. All of this, by all means, is not something bad, I just wanted to say - try and play the game without the map if you can, though keep that menu bar open... you'll need it.
   In conclusion: Simogo is an amazing dev team. Every game of theirs is something unique and innovative and every time they get mentioned in the media, I get excited, and for good reason. Anyone who is interested in inovative gaming, gaming as art or horror and adventure games should see this game as soon as they can, because it's worth it. The only gripe I have with it overall is it's lenght, but that's something that Simogo titles are known for, however - I prefer short and briliant games to long and stupid ones.
   Also, the whole concept of a Year Walk is very interesting. I'll see you all infront of the church on Christmas.… Expand

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4. matteda

   May 14, 2014

   9

   Its a unique experience
   and everyone must play
   added to my all time favourite games why didnt I play this before :) iOS hit comes toIts a unique experience
   and everyone must play
   added to my all time favourite games
   
   why didnt I play this before :)
   
   iOS hit comes to PC
   
   I recommend this to everyone… Expand

   • 3 of 6 users found this helpful
5. drlowdon

   Aug 11, 2014

   8

   Original created for iOS by Swedish developer Simogo, Year Walk is a puzzle orientated horror game based on Scandinavian folklore, that findsOriginal created for iOS by Swedish developer Simogo, Year Walk is a puzzle orientated horror game based on Scandinavian folklore, that finds the protagonist setting out on a quest to glimpse into the future (the titular year walk).
   
   As with many iOs games it is very short and most will be able to complete it in little over an hour. Other than solving the, occasionally rather obscure, puzzles there is also little in the way of traditional gameplay although a generous hints system does ensure you rarely get stuck for too long. These minor issues are of no importance however when playing a title that will suck you in with its terrifying, yet strangely beautiful, atmosphere and leave you thinking about it well after the final credits role.
   
   Turn out the lights, put your headphones and prepare to take a unique journey.… Expand

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6. App1e

   Mar 14, 2017

   8

   pros:
   + Interesting and original story ( based on Swedish folklore )
   + Beautiful graphics and soundtrack + Amazing atmosphere + Coolpros:
   + Interesting and original story ( based on Swedish folklore )
   + Beautiful graphics and soundtrack
   + Amazing atmosphere
   + Cool puzzles ( some are kinda not obvious )
   
   cons:
   - short story ( 2-3 hours )
   -/+ If u like games based on jumpscares, this is not for you
   
   If you are looking for game that can set you scare , its cannot be enought for you . This game can give you only strange feelings inside you . Game create amazing atmosphere with beautiful visual and audio aspects.
   Its one of the best "horrors" what i've ever play , but u still must ask yourself 2,5h of gameplay is worth 6$ ?
   
   SCORE : 79/100… Expand

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful
7. SanctumRevel

   May 14, 2014

   7

   Now there is games that makes you wonder what are getting ,in this case the moment you start you find yourself eager to know what is goingNow there is games that makes you wonder what are getting ,in this case the moment you start you find yourself eager to know what is going on the atmosphere is just as it must it will appeal only for the mystery adventure fans… Expand

   • 1 of 2 users found this helpful
8. Tashy497

   Jan 19, 2015

   0

   Wow! I bought this based solely on the reviews. This game is horrendously boring... The story is hard to find, and if you like games whereWow! I bought this based solely on the reviews. This game is horrendously boring... The story is hard to find, and if you like games where there is no progression in story... then this it the game for you. Traveling between areas is awkward... you travel left and right on screen and areas on the left and right give you an impression you can go up or down on the map... it's not obvious enough. The game is a turd.… Expand

   • 1 of 2 users found this helpful

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