Lifeline...

Lifeline is a groundbreaking game that has become a surprise hit on the iPhone and Apple Watch. It has been praised by boingboing.net as well as Time.com, with the latter calling it the best game on the Apple Watch. The game is a playable, branching story of survival against all odds, where players use their Apple devices to help the main character, Taylor, make life or death decisions and face the consequences together.

The story, written by acclaimed writer Dave Justus (known for his work on Fables: The Wolf Among Us), follows Taylor's journey after crash landing on an alien moon. With the rest of the crew dead or missing, Taylor's only means of communication is through the player's device. Lifeline offers a unique narrative experience that unfolds in real time, with notifications delivering new messages throughout the day. Players can choose to respond to Taylor directly from their Apple Watch or iPhone lock screen, without having to launch the app.

One of the most innovative features of Lifeline is the ability to go back to earlier points in the story and make different choices, leading to different outcomes. This adds a layer of depth and replayability to the game, as players can unlock new paths and endings by completing the story once.

The game is available in multiple languages, including English, French, German, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, and Korean. And with the latest update, players can now enjoy a special epilogue from Dave Justus after completing the game. This bonus story, titled Lifeline: Silent Night, can be accessed under the game options.

Lifeline has received high praise from critics and players alike, with many describing it as a truly immersive and engrossing experience. The game was created by a team of talented individuals, including Dave Justus, Mars Jokela, Dan Selleck, Colin Liotta, Jason Nowak, and Ben "Books" Schwartz. It does not require an internet connection or contain any in-app purchases or ads, making it a pure and uninterrupted gaming experience.