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'''''Alto's Adventure''''' is an [[endless runner|endless]] action snowboarding game created by [[Snowman]] and released for [[iOS]] on 2015-02-19 and then ported to several other mobile devices. In the game, you play a South American who is watching over a heard of llamas at the top of a mountain. One night, while you are dozing off, the llamas escaped their pen and began running down the mountain. You must hop on your trusty snowboard and chase after them before the elders punish you! While snowboarding, you can perform tricks for speed boosts and collect coins to purchase items to make you faster, but you must also avoid hazards and the elders who are trying to catch you.
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'''''Alto's Adventure''''' is an [[endless runner|endless]] action snowboarding game developed and published by [[Snowman]] and released for [[iOS]] on 2015-02-19 and then ported to several other mobile devices. In the game, you play a South American who is watching over a heard of llamas at the top of a mountain. One night, while you are dozing off, the llamas escaped their pen and began running down the mountain. You must hop on your trusty snowboard and chase after them before the elders punish you! While snowboarding, you can perform tricks for speed boosts and collect coins to purchase items to make you faster, but you must also avoid hazards and the elders who are trying to catch you.
  
 
==Personal==
 
==Personal==
I found this game online in 2016 while looking for a new free game to play on my tablet. I initially enjoyed the attractive appearance and soothing music, but slowly became more and more annoyed with it.
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I found this game online in 2016 while looking for a new free game to play on my tablet. I initially enjoyed the attractive appearance and soothing music, but slowly became more and more annoyed with it. When I saw the sequel was essentially a reskin of the original, I made no attempt to play it.
  
 
==Status==
 
==Status==
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* Zen mode is a nice addition that lets you play endlessly and practice difficult tricks without fear of having to restart.
 
* Zen mode is a nice addition that lets you play endlessly and practice difficult tricks without fear of having to restart.
 
* The mini goals extend the length of the otherwise repetitive game.
 
* The mini goals extend the length of the otherwise repetitive game.
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* I like the slow motion that comes into play when you jump over a chasm.
  
 
===Bad===
 
===Bad===
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* Most of the power-ups are not helpful. The horn increases llamas, which helps only a handful of mini goals. The feather makes you less likely to hit rocks, but also slows you down and prevents you from boosting off ice. The wing suit, though fun, is very hard to activate because of how many tricks you must do in rapid succession, and it's only necessary on a few goals. The only useful power-up is the magnet, which lets you collect more coins.
 
* Most of the power-ups are not helpful. The horn increases llamas, which helps only a handful of mini goals. The feather makes you less likely to hit rocks, but also slows you down and prevents you from boosting off ice. The wing suit, though fun, is very hard to activate because of how many tricks you must do in rapid succession, and it's only necessary on a few goals. The only useful power-up is the magnet, which lets you collect more coins.
 
* Late in the game, the mini goals become so difficult you end up having to buy your way past most of them.
 
* Late in the game, the mini goals become so difficult you end up having to buy your way past most of them.
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* The low-to-high chasm is so difficult to pass, unless there is a way to boost just before it, you will typically end your run when you encounter it. But, since the mountain is randomly made, there's no telling if it will contain such a dead end.
  
 
===Ugly===
 
===Ugly===

Revision as of 15:50, 5 May 2021

Android title screen.

Alto's Adventure is an endless action snowboarding game developed and published by Snowman and released for iOS on 2015-02-19 and then ported to several other mobile devices. In the game, you play a South American who is watching over a heard of llamas at the top of a mountain. One night, while you are dozing off, the llamas escaped their pen and began running down the mountain. You must hop on your trusty snowboard and chase after them before the elders punish you! While snowboarding, you can perform tricks for speed boosts and collect coins to purchase items to make you faster, but you must also avoid hazards and the elders who are trying to catch you.

Personal

I found this game online in 2016 while looking for a new free game to play on my tablet. I initially enjoyed the attractive appearance and soothing music, but slowly became more and more annoyed with it. When I saw the sequel was essentially a reskin of the original, I made no attempt to play it.

Status

I've unlocked all of the snowboarders and reached level 52.

Review

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3 4 7 7 2

Best Version: Android

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Good

  • The game looks gorgeous. Simple, yet effective art work, and the transition from night to day and rain to sun is perfect.
  • The background music by Brian Crawford is quite calming, and the sound effects are perfect for the game.
  • Zen mode is a nice addition that lets you play endlessly and practice difficult tricks without fear of having to restart.
  • The mini goals extend the length of the otherwise repetitive game.
  • I like the slow motion that comes into play when you jump over a chasm.

Bad

  • The main premise of the game (collecting escaped llamas) is, aside from a few rare mini goals, entirely pointless to your success in the game.
  • Most of the power-ups are not helpful. The horn increases llamas, which helps only a handful of mini goals. The feather makes you less likely to hit rocks, but also slows you down and prevents you from boosting off ice. The wing suit, though fun, is very hard to activate because of how many tricks you must do in rapid succession, and it's only necessary on a few goals. The only useful power-up is the magnet, which lets you collect more coins.
  • Late in the game, the mini goals become so difficult you end up having to buy your way past most of them.
  • The low-to-high chasm is so difficult to pass, unless there is a way to boost just before it, you will typically end your run when you encounter it. But, since the mountain is randomly made, there's no telling if it will contain such a dead end.

Ugly

  • The game is extremely repetitive. The 2 minute trailer showcases nearly everything the game has to offer.
  • You can just keep watching ads to get more money to buy you way through the goals. In reality, you could unlock everything in the game simply by watching ads and never once playing the game!

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