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Monument Valley 2 (stylized Monument Valley II) is an indie puzzle game developed and published by Ustwo Games. It is the sequel to the 2014 game Monument Valley. It was released for iOS in June 2017, and released for Android in November 2017. Monument Valley 2 is the second game in the Monument Valley Series. It was released on June 5th, 2017. The story, which appears to take place before the events of Monument Valley, follows the paths of Ro and her daughter as they work to build the monuments and create sacred geometry, alongside with The Doortem.
Monument Valley, Apache scoutThe area is part of the. The elevation of the valley floor ranges from 5,000 to 6,000 feet (1,500 to 1,800 m) above sea level.
The floor is largely of the, or sand derived from it, deposited by the meandering rivers that carved the valley. The valley's vivid red color comes from exposed in the weathered. The darker, blue-gray rocks in the valley get their color from.The are clearly, with three principal layers. The lowest layer is the, the middle is, and the top layer is the capped. The valley includes large stone structures including the famed 'Eye of the Sun'.Between 1945 and 1967, the southern extent of the Monument Upwarp was mined for, which occurs in scattered areas of the; and are associated with uranium in some deposits.
Monument Valley from the valley floorMonument Valley is officially a large area that includes much of the area surrounding Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, a Navajo Nation equivalent to a., for example, is also within the area designated as Monument Valley.Visitors may pay an access fee and drive through the park on a 17-mile (27 km) dirt road (a 2-3 hour trip). Parts of Monument Valley, such as Mystery Valley and, are accessible only by guided tour.Climate Monument Valley experiences a desert climate with cold winters and hot summers. While the summers may be hot, the heat is tempered by the region's high altitude. Although the valley experiences an average of 54 days above 90 °F (32 °C) annually, summer highs rarely exceed 100 °F (38 °C). Summer nights are comfortably cool, and temperatures after sunset.
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Winters are cold, but daytime highs are usually above freezing. Even in the winter, temperatures below 0 °F (−18 °C) are uncommon, though possible. Monument Valley receives an occasional light snowfall in the winter; however, it usually melts within a day or two. Scheffel, Richard L.; Wernet, Susan J., eds. Natural Wonders of the World. P. 255. (November 17, 2009).
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(November 17, 2009). Retrieved December 16, 2012. Howze, William (September 2, 2011). The Influence of Western Painting and Genre Painting on the Films of John Ford (Revised ed.). 'Ford is popularly regarded as a director of westerns, the director who made John Wayne a star and made Monument Valley the locus for the myth of the American West.
It was a reputation he encouraged. 'My name's John Ford -I make westerns', he once said by way of introduction.1 Among his most popular westerns are Staqecoach (1939), My Darlinq Clementine (1946), Fort Apache (1947), She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949), The Searchers (1956), and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962).' Western or non-western, Ford's films exhibit characteristics that transcend those categories.
Monument ValleyMonument Valley is a surreal exploration through fantastical architecture and impossible geometry. The player guides the silent princess Ida through mysterious monuments, to uncover hidden paths, unfold optical illusions and outsmart the enigmatic Crow People.The idea for Monument Valley didn’t come from a classic ‘eureka’ moment.
We knew that we were trying to make a game about architecture and so drew a lot of inspiration from the artist M. Escher, whose work incorporates impossibility into architecture in a way that, to us, suggested some incredible possibilities for gameplay.We saw opportunities to deliver novelty and delight. A game offering enticing mechanics to new and experienced players, with no grind; but also no real failure: no stars to collect, and no leaderboards to climb.A departure from endless gaming experiences of freemium titles, our ambition for Monument Valley has always been to allow players the opportunity to complete an entire game on Mobile, and to experience a piece of interactive digital entertainment through from start to finish. Monument Valley 2Following the success of Monument Valley came a completely new story set in the same fantastical universe. Monument Valley 2 tells the tale of a mother and child as they embark on a journey of discovery. The game allows the player to assist Ro as she teaches her child about the mysteries of the valley, exploring stunning environments and manipulating architecture to guide them on their way.Dan Gray, head of studio at ustwo games says, ‘We wanted to find the perfect reason to return to Monument Valley, and the story of a mother who’s not only a parent but a creator of this world is a narrative we felt compelled to tell.”Monument Valley 2 drew inspiration from a variety of sources including mid-century illustration, theatre, toy design and even confectionery. The end result is a game in which every chapter is unique, every sound is engaging, and every moment is beautiful.Meaningful ImpactThe Monument Valley series has changed the gaming landscape on mobile and has helped encourage creators to make something that is short, poetic and beautiful.
A new generation of gamers are influenced by this success, and are experiencing these new, exciting and perfectly formed stories and experiences for the first time.Monument Valley and Monument Valley 2 continues to receive critical acclaim, Including prestigious recognition such as the 2014 Apple Design Award, iPad game of the year 2014, BAFTA Video Game Awards for Best British Game and Mobile/Handheld Game 2015, Best Mobile Game in The Game Awards 2017, Unity Award for Best Mobile Game 2017 and Webby Awards for Best Puzzle Game in 2018.
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