''Fotonica'' (stylized in advertising as ''FOTONICA'') is a cross platform,

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video game developed by Italian indie studio Santa Ragione and released on July 17, 2011.

Reception

The game has a Metacritic rating of 87% based on five critic reviews. TouchArcade wrote "Really, it's hard to find anything to complain about with ''Fotonica''. It's such a cool experience, is masterfully crafted, and really rewards playing it again and again. Definitely check this one out." Modojo said "''Fotonica'' is definitely one game that needs to be installed on your favorite device." Pocket Gamer UK wrote "Frequently savage, but ceaselessly beautiful, ''FOTONICA'' is ultimately yet another auto-runner, but only a nutter would ignore

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'' meets '' Rez'''." Multiplayer.it said "''Fotonica'' is a stylish, ultra-minimalist action game which feels like a blend of ''

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'' and Rez, therefore only hardcore gamers might enjoy its peculiar taste." 148Apps wrote "With a style like few other games out there, ''FOTONICA'' is a tricky but compelling first person Endless Runner."

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