East of the Rockies

Name: East of the Rockies
Price: 4.99 CAD
Rating: 4.4 (77 reviews)
Author: National Film Board of Canada – Office national du film du Canada

By: National Film Board of Canada – Office national du film du Canada App

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This app was removed from Apple Apps Store on 2026-05-28

Overview

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Rating:

4.40

(77)

Version:

1.5.1

Last updated: 2021-12-15

Features & Capabilities

East of the Rockies is an experimental augmented reality storytelling experience by Joy Kogawa. Narrated in the first person, it follows Yuki, a 17-year-old girl displaced to the Slocan internment camp during WWII. Players engage by tapping, swiping, inspecting, and zooming through scenes, with narration voiced by Joy’s granddaughter.

The story can be played in AR or non-AR mode, offering proximity-based interactions, 3D audio, and an original soundtrack that heightens immersion. It also includes educational resources, a teacher’s guide, and a high school learning kit, developed in collaboration with Jam3 and the National Film Board of Canada, bringing Canadian history to classrooms with inquiry-based learning.

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By:

National Film Board of Canada – Office national du film du Canada

Rating:

4.40

(77)

Version:

1.5.1 Last updated: 2021-12-15

Version code:

845829249

Creation date:

2019-03-01

Compatible devices:

Size:

358.71MB

Price:

4.99

URLs:

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Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-05-28

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Developed by:

National Film Board of Canada – Office national du film du Canada

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/east-of-the-rockies/id1451626918

Website:

https://eastoftherockies.com/

User Reviews

Reviews consistently praise the app’s beauty, visuals, and emotional storytelling. Players appreciate the historical framing and the quality of animations and sound design. Some note the game is short in duration, and a few mention issues like sound playback on certain devices or minor progression bugs, but these are less common. Overall, East of the Rockies is seen as a beautifully crafted, impactful experience that honors a sad chapter of history.

Pros

Beautiful visuals with a striking art style and aesthetics
Captivating animations and thoughtful sound design
Moving, emotionally impactful storytelling
Tells an important historical story in a presentable format
Strong mood and atmosphere, with a cozy yet somber tone

Cons

Recent reviews

One of the most beautiful interactive games. A part of history. But as beautiful as it is, it is very short. Less than 1 hour. But you will not regret the money you paid