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Florence is a striking game from the designer of Monument Valley and it's going to make you cry

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Florence is a striking game from the designer of Monument Valley and it's going to make you cry
By Emily Sowden
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iOS
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My, my what a lovely game Florence is and it's arriving just in time for Valentine's Day (if you celebrate it). Coming to iOS on February 14th, you'll be able to explore a special couple's relationship in just over a week.

Headed up by Ken Wong (Monument Valley), Mountains' debut title follows the story of 25 year-old Florence Yeoh as she experiences the ups and downs of her first love, cellist Krish.

Much of the story will be told through a series of chapters and simple mini-games, from the exciting throws of a relationship's beginnings to the heartbreaking moments that make you question whether it's worth it.

What really stands out to me is the fact the story is told without dialogue. By using touch instead of full-blown prose it becomes accessible to pretty much everyone, and also gives the development team more of an opportunity to be creative in their storytelling.

I've got a strong feeling that this will be an unmissable game come launch, and I seriously can't wait to get my hands on it. you can pre-order Florence now on the App Store for £2.99/$2.99. Better have the tissues ready, though.

Emily Sowden
Emily Sowden
Emily is Pocket Gamer's News Editor and writes about all kinds of game-related things. She needs coffee to function and begrudgingly loves her Switch more than she lets on.