A beautiful, meditative escape – Alto's Odyssey Review

I downloaded this game one day at work needing some form of release during downtime at lunch or just stepping away from my workspace. I had heard of Alto’s Adventure - seen it appear on virtually every “must-own iOS game” lost that’s been published since it was released. When I saw this in the App Store, I read a couple of reviews from other sites and bought it on a whim. It’s been exactly what I’ve needed from a game. It’s simple, immediately transporting, and precisely as challenging as it ought to be. It is the only game with a Zen mode that I’ve ever consistently played the Zen mode on. The artwork is excellent and the sound design satisfying. The soundtrack demands headphones. The gameplay is simple but not easy. The main mode of the game offers structure and challenge that is engaging rather than trite. The replayability far surpasses almost every mobile game I’ve ever downloaded. I recommend this game to anyone who: 1. Wants to play an excellent game; 2. Needs a brief but absorbing respite from daily anxiety; or, 3. Wishes to to appreciate a masterclass in function and design for any sort of phone app.
Review by AmericanClassic on Alto's Odyssey.