Monument Valley 2
© 2017 Ustwo Games
Ready for some applied 3D geometry and problem solving? If you liked the original game in 2014, you won't be disappointed by Monument Valley 2. This time you help Ro as she teaches her child about the mysteries of the valley. You tap on the parts of a 3D maze to guide a mother and her child the maze of architecture, as the hidden pathways unfold in front of you. This is a standalone adventure with a new story. You don't need to have previously played Monument Valley. Like the first edition, this app is addicting, beautiful and leveled perfectly to keep you challenged (and confused). Content includes ten new optical illusion maze puzzles that are ideal for a child in need of a challenge. The first puzzle is easy enough for a younger player, mixing horizontal and vertical navigation thinking, so sometimes you're walking on the side of a monument, like a spider, but a hidden door or ramp flips the entire structure on it's axis. Because your finger drives the transformation, the illusions are much more appealing. You can watch your path melt before your very eyes. You can adjust the sound, and progress is saved for one player. There's no shortage of visual surprises -- enough to keep you coming back to these puzzles, even after you've mastered them. There's no hint system, and you can't jump to a harder level. You can also share screen captures of your puzzles.
$4.99, iPad, iPhone
Teaches: logic, math, spatial relations, art, mechanics, optical illusions
CTR Rating: 98%