The Longing

The Longing

Application Systems Heidelberg Software GmbH

4.2
86
USD 4.99
Adventure
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About The Longing

The Longing

Imagine being stuck underground 🕳️ for 400 days waiting for a sleeping king to wake up. Yep, that's your life now in "The Longing"!

Gameplay

You play as a lonely Shade, the king’s last servant, tasked with waiting for his grand awakening. As soon as you start the game, a countdown of 400 days begins – and it continues even when you're not playing! ⏳

Now, what do you do with all that time? 🤔

Choose Your Adventure

  • Do Nothing: Just start the game and come back after 400 days to see how it all ends. But, poor Shade will be lonely without you.

  • Explore: Wander around the vast, hand-drawn caves. Walk at the speed of a snail 🐌 but don’t worry, there’s no rush!

  • Read: Let the Shade dive into classics like Nietzsche and Moby Dick. 📚 Time flies when your mind is occupied.

  • Rebel: Ignore the king’s commands and venture into the dangerous, outer regions of the cave. It’s gonna be a long and risky journey into darkness! 🌌

Features

  • Slow Exploration: Take your sweet time in the beautifully hand-drawn cave.
  • Chill Tunes: Enjoy the atmospheric Dungeon Synth soundtrack. 🎧
  • Various Endings: Multiple choices lead to multiple endings.
  • Secrets Galore: Tons of well-hidden secrets to discover.
  • Brain Teasers: Time-based puzzles to challenge your mind.
  • Adorable Protagonist: A lonely but cute Shade will keep you company. 😊

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Immersive, unique concept – who doesn’t love waiting, right? 😅
  • Beautifully hand-drawn art and soothing soundtrack.
  • Multiple endings and secrets keep things interesting.
  • Offers a mix of chill exploration and mind-bending puzzles.
  • Read classic literature while you wait.

Cons

  • The Shade's walking speed rivals that of a snail on a lazy Sunday 🐢.
  • 400 days is, well, 400 days – patience is key!
  • Not for the action seeker; it’s a slow burn.

Will you stick around for 400 days or leave the Shade to fend for itself? The choice is yours in "The Longing"!

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Developer Application Systems Heidelberg Software GmbH

Downloads
1,000+
Content Rating
Everyone 10+
Updated
April 10, 2024
Initial Release
November 29, 2023
Current Version
1.10
Required Android
10
Contains Ads
No
Developer Website
https://www.application-systems.co.uk/thelongin...
Privacy Policy
https://application-systems.co.uk/privacy.html
Developer Email
support@application-systems.de
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Reviews and Testimonials

4.2

Average Rating

86

Total Ratings

10

Total Reviews

Rating Distribution

5
57
4
9
3
9
2
0
1
9

Reviews Summary

The Waiting Game...Literally ⏳

Oh boy, if your pet Neopet could get depressed, this would be it 😅. Some folks love exploring the moody caves before bed, while others wanted to quit after facing the mushroom puzzle 😤🍄.

Wait for It...⏰

This is the game if you appreciate waiting – seriously! It has a serene vibe with a killer soundtrack to boot 🎶. Got some bugs? Who cares, it's the waiting game - patience is key 😜. Although, moving at a snail's pace can be a bit of a downer for those who crave adventure 🐌.

Beauty and the Shade 🧚‍♂️

Users raved about the beautiful simplicity and meditative aspects. The underground world and the art are top-notch. You might fall in love with your shade (yes, that tiny little guy you control) 🖤. Consider it like therapy in game form. However, some wish for a map to find their way around the vast, eerie spaces 🗺️🔍.

Endurance Test Extreme 💪

Crazy innovative and a test of endurance, the game’s perfect if you don’t mind moving slower than molasses 🚶‍♂️. Doing things like reading (hello, Moby Dick 📚) or playing music can speed up time though, making it comfier.

Mindfulness in a Game 🧘‍♂️

If losing friends or hardships have got you down, chilling with this little soot guy might bring you peace. It feels relaxing yet spooky in the right way, making it ideal for a busy mind 🚀.

A Game That Grows on You 🌱

At first, the slow pace might feel claustrophobic, but soon, the shade’s world becomes oddly welcoming. Players found it to be a tiny masterpiece and deeply engaging. Setting timers to check on your shade? Yup, that’s love right there ⏲❤️.

Dive into this game if you want a serene and meditative experience, but it’s probably not for those seeking fast-paced adventures. A game for the patient at heart ❤️🧘‍♀️

"Need refund, wont boot on my device"

Zenith Respalie (Zen) undefined
Zenith Respalie (Zen)
Rating: 1

"It's like Neopets if your pet had clinical depression Interesting premise, but the mushroom puzzle damn near made me quit the game"

Thor Hovelsrud undefined
Thor Hovelsrud
Rating: 3

"Beautifully simple and calming to explore the caves before bed."

Zoe Evans undefined
Zoe Evans
Rating: 5

"Incredible game really makes you appreciate waiting also incredible soundtrack"

leander moore undefined
leander moore
Rating: 5

"Awesome...experience, although it seems you have to have an internet connection or you get thrown in time jail."

Adam Schneider undefined
Adam Schneider
Rating: 5

"This is a really really cool game. I get the point, I really do... but it's such a huge huge place and he loves very very slowly. Would love for a map of some sort to help be navigate. Maybe one that only highlights areas I've discovered if developers want to keep the unexplored parts a mystery."

DINA A (DINASAUR) undefined
DINA A (DINASAUR)
Rating: 4

"Wow!!! The moment I heard about this, I thought of someone on a sailboat in the middle of the Pacific. The game is crazy innovative. The test of endurance. Really crazy."

American Swan undefined
American Swan
Rating: 5

"This is beautiful and exactly everything i was hoping for when i learned this exisrs on mobile now. 😁 Genuinely, so so happy to have THE waiting game on my phone. Couple of small glitches here and there, like not being able to exit make music mode or the occassional time i can click a button for some reason. Alao, i assume the lag is from my phone processor being slow, but this is THE WAITING GAME, a little lag is literally a non-issue. lol"

Cameron Calloway undefined
Cameron Calloway
Rating: 5

"The character movement is terrible. The fact that you are forced to move at such a slow pace seems dumb. Adventure games are about adventuring, this game ruins that."

Ronald Andersen undefined
Ronald Andersen
Rating: 1

"Game is buged, started a smelly fire and the shade doesn't move..."

Renan Menin Rossi undefined
Renan Menin Rossi
Rating: 2

"I like the game peaceful ambience, although the shade walk a bit slow but that's fine with me,I like the whole cave system,the timer adds more fun elements in the game , overall a very fun adventure and patience game"

Ang Bryan undefined
Ang Bryan
Rating: 5

"Beautiful game with a simple premise that im already deeply enjoying. Art is excellent, the atmosphere is masterful, and the draw for me is real."

Roland T.H.E. Jabberwocky undefined
Roland T.H.E. Jabberwocky
Rating: 5

"Played all the way through this on the Switch and enjoyed myself. Just picked it up for my phone and have been playing. Great game."

Matthew Page undefined
Matthew Page
Rating: 5

"Delightful, also you can speed up time by doing things such as reading {which starting off they have like the whole moby dick book??? So I mean 5$ for a book with a game LOL} or playing music, there are lots of other things to do and secrets to discover, it feels great to play, as in it makes me feel comfy. Especially right now when I have lost all my friends over complicated things, to sit with this little soot guy and read or explore brings me peace."

lucky hi undefined
lucky hi
Rating: 5

"was really meditative to play. I wish there was many more like it. I finished it way too soon, even with all the waiting."

Ceilidh Rodriguez undefined
Ceilidh Rodriguez
Rating: 5

"This game holds a special place in my heart. I became attached to my Shade. I set timers on my phone to check on him or make sure that he makes it to a certain spot. At first, I felt claustrophobic but soon the Shade's world becomes eerily welcome. This is a game like no other."

Robin Lingle undefined
Robin Lingle
Rating: 5

"Am I the first to review this?This is a 400 day game. So far I've played just over 2 hours. What can I say, it's quite relaxing to play. Exploring the world is nice, collecting things along the way and basically using time to wander and explore. I'm not sure how big this underground world is going to be but I get a feeling it's quite extensive. Happy with the purchase and I'll update my review as I get further. If you like a relaxing game with light challenges and like exploring, I recommend it."

Brian M undefined
Brian M
Rating: 5

"Quiet, spooky and, yes, cosy, the Longing is a perfect game for a busy mind. i played it for about a month until I found an ending. It's a tiny masterpiece. you get very attached to your little shade (I called mine Crisp). the ending I got was perfect 😁"

Ella The Poet undefined
Ella The Poet
Rating: 5

"First of all, This soundtrack is so good! Very open ended gameplay with some item hunting and farming. Im only 10 days in but I had to post because the music is perfectly matched. It feels like slow hollowing."

Velvet Aeon undefined
Velvet Aeon
Rating: 5