Deep in a Swedish forest, Daniel waits for the stroke of midnight to embark on a vision quest known as the Year Walk. He’ll set off into the dark woods in hopes of glimpsing his future. It’s a somewhat taboo tradition, and Daniel will understand why all too soon.
You control Daniel as he explores the forest, encountering disturbing visions and nightmarish creatures from Swedish folklore. A strange horse man accompanied by the ghosts of children, the specter of a woman beckoning you to follow her, and a macabre dancing doll—all provide clues that further Daniel on his quest.
Cryptic clues accompany puzzles that require you to think outside the box—and sometimes even outside of the iPhone or iPad you’re playing on. At several points, you may need pen and paper to help decipher Year Walk’s riddles.
Yet despite the constant sense of dread and foreboding, the brilliant touchscreen puzzles keep you locked in. The forest and surrounding environments are dark, but the ominous narrative is darker still.
So pay attention to your surroundings, listen carefully for audio clues, and remember that there’s no shame in playing with the lights on.