Laya's Horizon
Developer(s)Snowman
Publisher(s)Netflix
Director(s)Jason Medeiros
Producer(s)Michael Fallik
Designer(s)Jesse Baker
Programmer(s)Arthur Daurio
Artist(s)
  • Mathijs Demaeght
  • Pallavi Maruvada
Writer(s)Colin McCall
Platform(s)
ReleaseMay 2, 2023
Genre(s)Action-adventure
Mode(s)Single-player

Laya's Horizon is an action-adventure game developed by Snowman. It was released for Netflix subscribers on iOS and Android on May 2, 2023.

Gameplay

As Laya, the player uses a wingsuit to glide down a mountainous island. Performing flight tricks replenishes the boost energy. There are flight "goals" to complete and quest characters to find, which unlock different wingsuit "capes" and trinket "charms" with additional abilities. The game's touchscreen controls use a finger on either side of the screen, allowing sliding up and down to lift or drop each side of the wingsuit cape to control flight.

Development and release

The game was developed by Canadian studio Snowman for Netflix. Snowman released a teaser trailer on March 9, 2023.[1] It was released on May 2.[2]

Reception

Polygon commended it as a "chill-out game".[3] Pocket Gamer said it captured the "grace and excitement of flying", while requiring patience the player.[4] TouchArcade praised the design of the flying mechanic.[5] IGN India praised it as an "addictive and calming flight adventure".[6]

Accolades

Pocket Gamer nominated it for Best Mobile Platforming Game and Best Netflix Games Game.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Webster, Andrew (9 March 2023). "The developers behind Alto's Odyssey tease their next release". The Verge.
  2. ↑ O'Rourke, Patrick (26 April 2023). "Toronto-based Snowman reveals Laya's Horizon, its upcoming wingsuit game". MobileSyrup.
  3. ↑ Plante, Chris (7 July 2023). "If you have Netflix, try this open-world game immediately". Polygon.
  4. ↑ Quick, Will (2 May 2023). "Laya's Horizon review - "The joy and peace of flying"". PocketGamer.com.
  5. ↑ Musgrave, Shaun (19 June 2023). "'Laya's Horizon' Netflix Games Review – Going Where the Wind Takes You". TouchArcade.
  6. ↑ Nair, Rupesh (5 May 2023). "Laya's Horizon Review". IGN India.
  7. ↑ "Pocket Gamer Awards 2023 - Best Mobile Platforming Game". www.pocketgamer.com. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
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