Alto's Adventure facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Alto's Adventure |
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| Developer(s) | Snowman |
| Publisher(s) | Snowman |
| Director(s) | Ryan Cash |
| Producer(s) | Jordan Rosenberg |
| Programmer(s) | Harry Nesbitt |
| Artist(s) | Harry Nesbitt |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platform(s) | iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, Linux |
| Release date(s) |
February 19, 2015
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February 19, 2015 Android, Kindle Fire February 11, 2016 Windows, Linux July 8, 2016 |
| Genre(s) | Endless runner |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Alto's Adventure is a super fun snowboarding video game released in 2015. It's an "endless runner" game, which means you keep playing as long as you can! The game first came out for iOS devices like iPhones and iPads. Later, in February 2016, it became available for Android phones and Kindle Fire tablets. It also came to Windows and Linux computers in July 2016.
In the game, you play as Alto, a boy who needs to rescue his runaway llamas. You snowboard down beautiful mountains, trying to catch them. Along the way, you complete different tasks to reach higher levels. You also collect coins, which are the game's currency. These coins let you buy cool upgrades and items to help you on your adventure. The game is famous for winning many awards because of its amazing look and relaxing gameplay.
A sequel to the game, called Alto's Odyssey, was released on February 21, 2018, for iOS devices.
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What is Alto's Adventure About?
Alto's Adventure takes you on a thrilling journey through snowy mountains. You play as Alto, a young snowboarder. His llamas have escaped, and it's your job to bring them back home. You'll slide down hills, jump over gaps, and grind on rooftops. The game has a very calm and peaceful feeling, even though you're moving fast!
The game is an "endless runner." This means there's no real end to the course. You just keep going as far as you can. The scenery changes as you play, showing different times of day and weather. You might see a beautiful sunrise or a quiet night with stars.
How to Play and What to Collect
As you snowboard, you'll find many things to do. The main goal is to complete tasks. These tasks might be things like jumping over a certain number of rocks or doing a specific trick. When you finish tasks, you level up. This unlocks new characters to play as, each with their own special abilities.
You'll also see lots of shiny coins scattered around the mountains. Collecting these coins is important! You can use them in the game's shop. In the shop, you can buy upgrades for your character. These upgrades can help you go further or make it easier to complete tasks. For example, you might buy a better wingsuit to fly longer distances.
Who Made This Awesome Game?
Alto's Adventure was created by a company called Snowman. They are both the developer (who made the game) and the publisher (who released it). Ryan Cash was the director of the game. Harry Nesbitt was the programmer and artist, meaning he made the game work and designed all the beautiful visuals.
The game was inspired by other simple, beautiful games. It became very popular quickly because of its unique style. Many people loved its relaxing music and stunning graphics. It showed that mobile games could be both fun and artistic.
Images for kids
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Harry Nesbitt (left) and Snowman at GDC 2015
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Alto's Adventure was inspired, in part, by Windosill (pictured)
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