Halcyon is an indie developed by Zach Gage, released 23 November 2010 on iOS.
What Halcyon is
Halcyon is an indie game developed by Zach Gage and released in 2010. It is available on iOS only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Halcyon is named for the mythological bird of ancient Greece, said to charm the winds and seas into a calm during the Winter Solstice. Gameplay is one part spacial action puzzler and one part interactive stringed instrument combined in an experience designed specifically for the iPad. Colored currents travel inexorably toward each other. Strum the strings to match the currents, creating both phonic and visual harmony. Take on the role of the Halcyon, conducting nature, untangling currents, and bringing calm to the wind, sea, land, and stars.
How it plays
Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Halcyon launched on 23 November 2010, within three weeks of Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, Call of Duty: Black Ops and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit.
Released around the same time: Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Halcyon — frequently asked questions
When did Halcyon come out?
Halcyon was released on 23 November 2010 for iOS.
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