The App Store and mobile gaming in general can have a legitimate claim to pioneer many aspects of the medium that are, in 2016, taken for granted. The obvious ones may be popularising touch screens, gyroscopic controls or the freemium/IAP focused monetisation system, however personally following the iOS scene for so long has shown to me how video games can be more of a transcendental experience. Zen Bound ($2.99) and its sequel by Secret Exit were the key examples of this – a soothing musical score coupled with calming yet stimulating gameplay and visuals created something that was more than the sum of its parts. POLYFORGE – A Symphony of Shapes, Sound and Color by Impact Blue Studios appears to be aiming for a similar experience, and the developers have released a trailer showing off its unique style and mechanics:
While having to simply tap when the on screen arrow aligns with an unmarked surface on the different array of polygons in the game may seem rather limited, it really does seem like a mesmerizing experience as Impact Blue Studios claim. The visuals and audio coincide brilliantly, and this could be an interesting game for anyone looking to relax or evoke the sort of atmospheric stimuli that Zen Bound and other similarly inspired games managed to achieve in the past. And of course, anyone with an itch for beating high scores or fans of one-tap puzzle games should be well catered for here too. With a July release date on the cards, we won’t have too long to see if POLYFORGE will keep in shape when it launches onto the App Store, and don’t forget to leave your impressions or thoughts on our forum thread.
