Unexpected mobile game is coming to Netflix: It’s almost hard to believe that 10 years ago, in 2014, it was the first time I paid for a mobile game (as far as I can remember). At the time, Angry Birds was all the rage, which I loved, but it was free. Monument Valley, on the other hand, cost me £2.49 ($3.99/AU$4.99) – but it was totally worth it.
Unexpected mobile game is coming to Netflix
The major news also includes that a new third installment of the Monument Valley game is coming to Netflix on December 10 – the announcement coincides with Gamescom being held in Germany; it’s one of the ultimate gaming showcases – and also the fact that the best streaming service will get the original game and its sequel as well. Monument Valley will appear on Netflix from September 19, i.e. next month, while Monument Valley 2 will be available from October 29 – given the pace of availability of titles before the new version becomes available. This is a big win for Netflix’s gaming division, which I haven’t paid too much attention to until now – although I love console gaming on TV and mobile gaming on the go.
If you’ve never played a Monument Valley game it’ll be a great experience for you – and if you have it’ll be worth playing again. These are unusually calming puzzle games that almost create a sense of peace while playing. The three-quarter isometric view is the key to the puzzle adventure, which is similar to Escher’s surrealist style, except it’s presented in developer Ustwo’s distinctive art style. They’re beautiful games, after all, with melodic soundtracks that really enhance the experience. The third game continues that trend, but will feature a new protagonist named Noor, who you’ll control through a series of “impossible scenarios, manipulating architecture and perspective to uncover hidden paths and solve complex challenges.” That’s the gist of the puzzle mechanics.
It’s worth checking out the trailer shown above to get an idea of what to expect. All three Monument Valley titles will be available to Netflix subscribers via the Netflix app on iOS and Android devices, which is a really interesting thing – no special download charge, but an ongoing Netflix subscription. It will increase the price of my subscription, though, so I’m all for it – especially for my favorite mobile game from a decade ago and its upcoming successor.