Alto’s Adventure is launching on Android on February 11th
After a long wait, we’re pleased to finally announce that Alto’s Adventure will be launching for Android and Kindle Fire devices on Thursday, February 11th…and will be available for free!
We’ve put together a little Android trailer to mark the occasion:
We know many of you have been waiting patiently for Alto to make his debut on Android – we wish it could have come sooner, but the reality is, as a small indie shop, we’ve been a little overwhelmed with things.
We also wanted to ensure we gave the platform the care and attention it deserves – to deliver the same quality experience fans have come to know and love, while also allowing it to be a worthwhile venture for everyone involved. We thought long and hard with Noodlecake about how we could best monetize the game – to launch as a premium title (like on iOS), or to explore other alternatives that stayed true to our core values and vision for the game.
After playing games such as Crossy Road and Threes! Free we began to understand that free-to-play can be done in a very tasteful and respectful manner. We also heard about the crazy levels of piracy on Android (thanks in part to Ustwo Games’ incredibly insightful Monument Valley infographic), and wanted to ensure that Alto’s Adventure could be as accessible as possible for everyone, while still being good for business.
So, after careful consideration, we decided to take the plunge and launch Alto’s Adventure for free, adding a variety of opt-in bonuses for players who might need a little extra help, or otherwise want to show their support. The most important thing to say is that we’ve kept the core gameplay experience intact – it can be enjoyed start to finish, exactly as it can be on iOS.
For more information you can check out The Verge’s exclusive interview with myself and Ryan Holowaty from Noodlecake.
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We’re excited for next week!
Ryan
