In the innovative mystery HoloVista, you’re a bright New York City architect hired by a secretive firm. Your job: Live in a high-tech mansion, photograph its breathtaking decor, and share your thoughts with the world. It’s a dream gig...till things get weird.
How it plays: Using your iPhone or iPad as a virtual camera, you’ll examine gorgeous spaces and take snapshots of strange objects, like the gold-inlaid skull in the palatial bathroom. Post the photos on your in-game social media feed and revel in the comments. You’re so popular!
Why we love it: Snarky characters who seem amazingly real. Surroundings so gorgeous, they’re unreal. Hanging out in HoloVista feels like leading a second life—an incredibly charmed one that just might be too good to be true.
Don’t miss: Why do the clothes in the walk-in closet fit you perfectly? Why is the pantry stocked with food from your childhood? HoloVista’s surprising revelations are worth the wait, but the only way to unravel them is to point, shoot, and keep exploring.
Meet the creator: An indie studio based in San Francisco, Aconite focuses on mixed-reality games. HoloVista is their first release.