Alto's Odyssey for iPhone 1.0.1

Alto's Odyssey for iPhone is a thrilling game that takes you on an endless sandboarding journey through a majestic desert. With its stunning graphics and immersive gameplay, this game is sure to keep you entertained for hours on end.

As you join Alto and his friends on their quest to uncover the secrets of the desert, you'll soar above windswept dunes, traverse thrilling canyons, and explore long-hidden temples. Along the way, you'll encounter a variety of obstacles and challenges that will test your skills as a sandboarder.

One of the most exciting features of Alto's Odyssey is its dynamic weather system. As you play through the game, you'll experience everything from bright sunny days to raging sandstorms. This not only adds an extra layer of challenge to the gameplay but also makes each playthrough feel unique and unpredictable.

In addition to its challenging gameplay and stunning visuals, Alto's Odyssey also boasts an incredible soundtrack that perfectly complements the game's atmosphere. From soaring orchestral pieces to upbeat electronic tracks, every song in this game is a masterpiece in its own right.

But perhaps what sets Alto's Odyssey apart from other games in its genre is its attention to detail. Every aspect of this game has been meticulously crafted with care - from the way your character moves across different surfaces to the subtle changes in lighting as day turns into night.

Overall, if you're looking for a fun and engaging mobile game that will keep you coming back for more, look no further than Alto's Odyssey for iPhone. With its beautiful graphics, challenging gameplay, and unforgettable soundtrack, it truly stands out as one of the best games available on iOS today.

Alto's Odyssey, the much-anticipated follow-up to Alto's Adventure, picks up where the popular snowboarding endless runner left off, sending the llama herder and his companions on new adventures in the desert.

Pros

Compelling and strange: In the backflip sequel, Alto leaves his mountain home and travels to faraway deserts and oases, scattered with mysterious ruins. For those who played Alto's Adventure, the follow-up will feel familiar and new: Alto's Odyssey is just as beautiful and polished as the first. But to keep the game fresh, Alto sandboards over a more diverse terrain and faces more varied and interesting challenges in his second game. As you advance through the 60 levels, you unlock Alto's companions -- each with his or her own story and strengths and weaknesses -- and gain access to new items that help you uncover a bit of the game's backstory.

Lots of help at the start: After a short tutorial, you are ready to start landing backflips and exploring Alto's new environment. While almost every trick is easy to grasp in this one-handed game, they aren't necessarily easy to pull off, so the game offers encouragement when you fail. And when you do reach major milestones, the game provides brief guidance on how to advance through the next portion.

Pay once and you're done: Plunk down the $4.99 to purchase the game, and then put your wallet away because everything you buy is with coins you collect as you sandboard. In Izel's workshop, you can spend your coins on upgrades, a wingsuit, a mysterious radio, a special sandboard, and a curiously helpful compass.

Meditative: The game is beautiful and absorbing, as you slide through stunning sunrises, star-filled nights, and sandstorms. If gameplay gets too stressful, however, swipe left from the home screen to get to Zen Mode, where you can play without distractions to a calming orchestral soundtrack.

Cons

Boarding at night can be challenging: Telling the difference between rocks and plants during a night run or a sandstorm can be challenging. Youcan just jump over everything or adjust the brightness on your phone to better spot rocks.

Bottom Line

Alto's Odyssey is a satisfying and rewarding side-scroller for iPhone that is a near-perfect blend of beautiful artwork, arresting soundtrack, and engaging gameplay. The pace of the game is challenging but never frantic. But if you're starting to feel worked up, the Zen Mode lets you play a low-stress version of the game with a soothing soundtrack and no cares about achievements.