Over the Alps

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  • Summary: Postcards written in invisible ink reveal a secret history... Travel back in time in the debut game from Stave Studios, OVER THE ALPS. Stay undercover, evade the police, and race across 1939 Switzerland in this Hitchcockian World War Two spy thriller. Navigate the twists and turns of anPostcards written in invisible ink reveal a secret history... Travel back in time in the debut game from Stave Studios, OVER THE ALPS. Stay undercover, evade the police, and race across 1939 Switzerland in this Hitchcockian World War Two spy thriller. Navigate the twists and turns of an interactive story written by Jon Ingold of 80 DAYS and HEAVEN'S VAULT fame, where each of your actions has consequences.

    Also available in 14 other languages including Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), German, Russian, French and Arabic!

    Featuring:
    - A replayable, branching narrative with multiple endings and secret stamps to be discovered.

    - Beautifully rendered Swiss scenery inspired by vintage travel posters.

    - Determine friend from foe with a colourful cast of characters.

    - Choose your own route on a map filled with real-life locations, while trying to avoid the Swiss Police.    … Expand

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  1. Pure Nintendo
    Sep 30, 2020
    70
    Over the Alps is more for those who enjoy reading and watching a story unfold than those seeking good mystery gameplay. Go in with that in mind, and its fun interface, quality writing, and unique art will carry you through.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Sep 15, 2020
    65
    If you're interested in a lighthearted adventure you will find something to enjoy in Over the Alps. During my review, I often opened Google Maps as I trudged through the territory, snapping screenshots of each location along the way. Even though with the two stories currently available offering roughly 4-6 hours of combined gameplay and one more story on its way (currently without a release date) as a free update, there’s still better value to be found on the eShop. You could easily breeze through this game if you're a quick reader. And with so much to play these days on Switch, I'll be hard pressed to return.
  3. Starbit
    Nov 11, 2020
    60
    Over The Alps is a game with a lovely looking presentation and a concept that's original and interesting. If those two elements raise the game's threshold, it's also not any less true that the plot development and the way the gameplay flows is hardly passionate or exciting. For a game based on espionage, the plot choices are strangely inconsequential and this makes players feel like their actions have little impact on what's happening, which ends up standing as an impediment to the ambitions of Over The Alps.

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  1. Tma0405
    Aug 27, 2020
    5
    The trailer made this game seem much more fun than it was. I usually like story games but there wasn't much to keep you engaged. No voiceThe trailer made this game seem much more fun than it was. I usually like story games but there wasn't much to keep you engaged. No voice reading or anything. Its also extremely short.… Expand

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