The Road to Luma
indie or independent games have also shown strength on mobile platforms, being Monument Valley its maximum expression, standing out in gameplay, graphics, sound aspect and many other details without resorting to large companies or developers. Following in his footsteps comes The Road to Luma, a nice puzzle game that, along with its striking graphics, has an important mission: to raise awareness about renewable energy and the value of sustainability.
This is a puzzle game created to educate and entertain at the same time. All this following the patterns of indie games with minimalist and eye-catching graphics that have surprised mobile gamers in recent times. Its story puts the player at the controls of the android SAM, created to restore sustainability and return the planets of civilization to a natural and responsible course Chroma In this way, the android must travel through various planets improving their infrastructures and restoring beauty to their landscapes. A game spread over 20 planets with puzzles in which you play with space and logic.
To do this, the player should only use one finger, clicking on the area of the planet where he wants to direct SAMIn addition, during the game there are other elements such as battery chargers, batteries, poles for the staff, doors or even mobile platforms with which to interact in the same way, requiring only one finger to carry out the action. And it is that in this game skill is worth more than force, having to think about the best course for SAM and what step will open the next door and get back vitality to the planet.
All this stands out especially thanks to the artistic section of the game And the modeling of the characters and settings is especially striking. Thus, we find round planets in three dimensions that house all kinds of geographical features, animals and elements also in relief. All this being able and having to rotate at pleasure the planet to see its details and get the sun to filter its energy to the planet through the staff of SAMElements with a minimalist design, but very attractive and elegant at the same time
It also accompanies the sound section, remembering that it is a simple puzzle game, without stress or countdowns. Thus, the melodies are calm and calming, allowing you to recreate yourself in all the action and enjoy a complete experience that is simple, comfortable and attractive.
Of course, it should be noted as points against that the game is in English, having to know this language to follow some of the messages that are shown to the user to publicize both the first steps of the title and the story and message it wants to launch In addition, it is a game somewhat short, finding puzzles that are not too complicated to solve, with currently no more than 20 levels to overcome
In short, a striking and educational game that engages thanks to its graphics and the relaxing and entertaining experience it offers.Something that encourages you to play it directly to the end, making its duration somewhat short. The good thing is that The Road to Luma is available for free on both mobile Android and for iPhone Downloadable from Google Play and App Store