Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-longing-mobile/id1664728844 The Longing Mobile Application Systems Heidelberg Software GmbH An unusual mix of adventure and idle game. In utter loneliness deep below the surface, it's your task to wait for the aw… $4.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsAn unusual mix of adventure and idle game. In utter loneliness deep below the surface, it's your task to wait for the awakening of your king... for 400 days. Play as a lonely Shade, the last servant of a king who once ruled an underground kingdom. The king's powers have faded and he falls asleep for 400 days to regain his might. It is your duty to stay in the earthen palace until he awakens. As soon as you start, the game inevitably counts down the 400 days - even when you stop playing and exit the game. It is now up to you to decide what to do with your solitary existence beneath the soil. Don't stress yourself, you have plenty of time. Choose your playing style Start the game and simply come back after 400 days to see how it ends. You actually don't have to play the game at all. But the Shade will be even more lonely without you. Or explore the caves and collect items for your comfortable underground living room. Just send the Shade to take a stroll - the walking speed is slow, but luckily there is no need to hurry. Read tons of classic literature from Nietzsche to Moby Dick right in the game - or at least have the shade read them. After all, time goes by faster if you learn to keep your mind occupied. Ignore the king's commands and advance to the outer regions the cave. It will be a long and dangerous journey into darkness... Features • Slow exploration of a vast, hand-drawn cave. • Atmospheric Dungeon Synth soundtrack. • Various endings. • Lots of well hidden secrets. • Time-based puzzles. • A lonely but cute protagonist. Information Seller:Application Systems Heidelberg Software GmbH Genre:Adventure Release:Dec 17, 2023 Updated:Dec 17, 2023 Version:1.01 Size:582.6 MB TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube Channel orangecan Well-Known Member Aug 9, 2011 1,994 143 63 #2 orangecan, Dec 22, 2023 Has anyone played this? I’ve read about it on other platforms and it sounds interesting and intriguing but even after reading the (mixed) reviews I’m not sure - I’m tempted but would love to know anyone else’s opinions. Truncana likes this. David1953 Well-Known Member May 26, 2013 465 34 28 #3 David1953, Dec 23, 2023 Last edited: Dec 23, 2023 I’m playing this, and actually enjoying it. It’s easy to get hooked on it, once one begins to explore and wonders, “what’s around the next corner”? It’s a relaxing, low pressure game, and good for those who don’t have the lightning fast reflexes required for so many other games these days. I had hesitated for ages when it was available for PC, but once it became available for mobile, the price was right, and I went for it. I would suggest playing on a larger screen, though, since some items are quite small, and I don’t know how easy it would be able to see them on an iPhone screen. I’m playing on the M1 iPad Pro, and it’s just right. orangecan likes this. orangecan Well-Known Member Aug 9, 2011 1,994 143 63 #4 orangecan, Dec 23, 2023 Nice one - I cracked last night and picked it up - really enjoying it so far it’s got a really nice atmosphere to it and it’s very easy to get lost in it, it’s very sedate and relaxing but with a real sense of discovery to it. I’m very much looking forward to putting more time into it. Anotherkellydown and David1953 like this. David1953 Well-Known Member May 26, 2013 465 34 28 #5 David1953, Dec 23, 2023 I should add that a game like this almost seems “custom made” for an older gamer like myself (70 years “young”), who doesn’t quite have the reflexes to “handle” some of the more frantic games of today. The whole exploration thing, without the pressure of worrying about dying, is a huge plus in my book. Truncana, Anotherkellydown, Chq and 1 other person like this. orangecan Well-Known Member Aug 9, 2011 1,994 143 63 #6 orangecan, Dec 24, 2023 I’m thinking I might have to resort to the old pen and paper map system with this - I’m getting a bit lost…. David1953 Well-Known Member May 26, 2013 465 34 28 #7 David1953, Dec 25, 2023 There is a sort of a map in the game, although it’s rather unconventional, and I don’t want to say much more since it would be getting into spoiler territory. You do have to do something. Regardless of that, using the old pen and paper is never a bad idea. (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
Has anyone played this? I’ve read about it on other platforms and it sounds interesting and intriguing but even after reading the (mixed) reviews I’m not sure - I’m tempted but would love to know anyone else’s opinions.
I’m playing this, and actually enjoying it. It’s easy to get hooked on it, once one begins to explore and wonders, “what’s around the next corner”? It’s a relaxing, low pressure game, and good for those who don’t have the lightning fast reflexes required for so many other games these days. I had hesitated for ages when it was available for PC, but once it became available for mobile, the price was right, and I went for it. I would suggest playing on a larger screen, though, since some items are quite small, and I don’t know how easy it would be able to see them on an iPhone screen. I’m playing on the M1 iPad Pro, and it’s just right.
Nice one - I cracked last night and picked it up - really enjoying it so far it’s got a really nice atmosphere to it and it’s very easy to get lost in it, it’s very sedate and relaxing but with a real sense of discovery to it. I’m very much looking forward to putting more time into it.
I should add that a game like this almost seems “custom made” for an older gamer like myself (70 years “young”), who doesn’t quite have the reflexes to “handle” some of the more frantic games of today. The whole exploration thing, without the pressure of worrying about dying, is a huge plus in my book.
I’m thinking I might have to resort to the old pen and paper map system with this - I’m getting a bit lost….
There is a sort of a map in the game, although it’s rather unconventional, and I don’t want to say much more since it would be getting into spoiler territory. You do have to do something. Regardless of that, using the old pen and paper is never a bad idea.