The Valley of the Architects
Released 3/28/2025First seen 1mo agoLast fetched 11d ago
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Apple App StoreUS · 2026-09-23
Score
4.52
Ratings
27
Reviews
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Version
1.1.6
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Follow architectural writer Liz as she journeys through Africa to uncover the secrets of the lost Architect. Make use of your wits to prevail against some of the most intriguing challenges you will ever face. Using only elevators, make your way through the trials and complete the tests The Lost Architect left for you. Only with perseverance and determination will you reveal the true story lying deep below. The Valley of the Architects is a game about adventure, survival and determination. Each level is a page in Liz's latest article, read by her, revealing the story she journeyed through and the climax it reaches. Features • Gameplay: Pickup and play with simple controls but engaging puzzles. • The Puzzle: The crowning jewels in each level are the meticulous puzzles that the mysterious "Architect Q" has left you. • Gorgeous Dioramas: Stunning worlds lay the setting for each level. • Beautiful Soundtrack: As you progress through the level, the score reacts and engrosses you. • Story: A fully narrated story that unfolds in the latest issue of Architectural Abstract magazine. STORY Delve into a fully voice narrated story that takes place in the latest pages of Architectural Abstract magazine. A story about architecture turns into something much more as you progress through each page. MECHANICS Something you've never played before, surely. A game about elevators? It can't be! Manipulate the level to help Liz make her way through the trials left behind years ago. As you play, the puzzles evolve, challenge increases and the rules change to test your skills in new ways. LIZ Liz is the main character in this journey, wonderfully voice acted (by a REAL actor) to bring the story to life. With the magazine's reputation on the line, let her take you to places most people wouldn't dare.
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Hard to see on a phone screen, kind of trial and error instead of strategy, linear gameplay, not much of interest
- —CalebD— · v1.1.6
I highly recommend giving this game a try if you enjoy puzzles that make you feel accomplished after completing. It has a story behind the architecture sets and is sort of like an architectural magazine filled with beautiful pieces and puzzles while it tells the story of Liz. The game is made by a single dev who worked on this game for a few years and you can tell the heart and design choices in the game reflect the devs ideas. Other than that here’s a quick rating. Story: It’s light and easy to understand. Fully voiced. Atmosphere: The art-style carries each page you enter and the puzzles get more challenging as you progress. Gameplay: From others have said is the “tutorial is too difficult” but I think it’s actually quite easy to understand. If you enjoy puzzles then you can figure it out. I’d say the dev already has fixed that issue and I passed the tutorial within 10-15 minutes. Overall I find this to be a little treasure of a game and I’ll remember it fondly. I suggest giving it a try!
- ShadowEnviest · v1.1.0
Fabulous, unique, and challenging puzzle game. Have only encountered one issue so far where the resolution resets itself to a lower level, however a restart of the app corrects it. Great game, don’t miss this one.
- NickN-cb · v1.1.0
As someone who typically struggles with puzzle games, I naturally struggled a bit with this one. The difference with The Valley of the Architects and other strategy oriented mobile games, is that in this case my struggle only made the process more enjoyable. Instead of tossing my phone away in frustration, I found myself leaning in even closer to the screen, gripping my case tightly. That feeling when everything starts to come together, and you see your hard work payoff, is well worth a bit of wait. In addition to an exhilarating and unusual puzzle system, The Valley of the Architects also pulled me along with its captivating mystery, which progresses with each level the player completes.
- Margo Keller · v1.0.3
The concept of the game is well-thought-out and original, but there are many execution issues. The writing is spelled out in jumbled, typo-ridden English. There are ten stages a “level,” in addition to multiple tutorials, and progress is not saved at any point in the chapter. The graphics are fuzzy and glitchy. With an additional year spent developing this game, it could have been excellent, but at present, it reads as a prototype.
- NulliosG · v1.0.3
I’ve never played a game where I have no idea how it even works. The “tutorial” is horrible.
- Crisdjin · v1.0.3
Great puzzle game but iPad runs hot!
- Long Live Arcade Games · v1.0.3
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