Snowman is the development studio behind mobile games including Alto's Odyssey and Alto's Adventure with the latest in the form of Laya's Horizon, which is being developed for Netflix Games. It continues to build on the gameplay of the Alto series with a trailer that highlights seaside scenery. The trailer begins by panning out to unveil other visuals including cliffs, hot-air balloons, and windmills.
A representative for Snowman speaks to Engadget about the development, noting that "A whole new world is just beyond the horizon… While we’re not quite ready to share details about the game yet, we can say that it’s an entirely new IP and something we’ve been working on for a long time."
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Snowman Develops the New Laya's Horizon Game for Netflix
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