Mobile Game Monday: DOWN IN BERMUDA

Geek Girl Authority

07-07-2025

Greetings, friends, and welcome to Mobile Game Monday, where we chat about games you can play on the go. If you like gaming on a phone or tablet , this is the place for you. Join us every week as we go on all sorts of adventures.
You don't necessarily have to travel to go on an adventure this summer. Stay home, find a cozy spot, and go on a charming journey about exploration and finding home in Down in Bermuda.
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Down in Bermuda (2023) is a point-and-click puzzle adventure developed and published by Yak & Co. Explore a series of forgotten islands in mysterious Bermuda as you help a stranded aviator, Milton, find his way home. Screenshot courtesy of Cassie Holguin.
An unnatural storm caused the pilot to crash 30 years ago , and ever since, he has been searching for a way back to his family. That's where you come in to help uncover things poor Milton may have missed over the years.
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Explore six islands, each with a specific theme like forest, shipwreck, or lava. Drag your finger on the screen to move the camera around and explore each island. Pinch your fingers to zoom in and out, then tap an item to interact with it. Use two fingers to rotate the camera and get a better view of your surroundings. Screenshot courtesy of Cassie Holguin.
Perspective plays a big role here, and you will need to move things around to find those particularly hard-to-find items. Additionally, moving the camera makes some puzzles much easier to solve, so do not be afraid to play with perspective. These mechanics make it easy to find everything you need to help Milton get home.
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Ultimately, your goal in Down in Bermuda is to find all of the hidden stars and orbs on each island. Stars are strewn all over the islands, and all you have to do is tap to collect them. Remember to tap everything because some objects, like doors, plants, or animals, will move to reveal secrets. Screenshot courtesy of Cassie Holguin.
If you are having trouble finding all the stars, a helpful map found on each island reveals their locations. Finding this map as soon as possible will keep you from getting stuck and help you glide through the game. Screenshot courtesy of Cassie Holguin.
Orbs are a little harder to get because this usually involves helping quirky residents by solving puzzles. For example, upon arrival at Forest Island, help some natives stuck in a tree for an easy orb. Some characters need help dealing with monsters such as a kraken or giant snakes. Others, like the infamous pirate Bermuda Bill Bottomsworth, will challenge you to find all of his well-hidden treasure. Make sure to interact with everyone because you never know who might be your next step to freedom. Screenshot courtesy of Cassie Holguin.
Also found on each island is a Polaroid that Milton lost in the crash. Each picture reveals a little more about the pilot's story and why he is so desperate to get home. We learn that he has a wife and child whom he hasn't seen in decades since the crash. This is even more motivation to find everything and get this homesick pilot back where he belongs.
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Down in Bermuda is a short and sweet game that can be completed in about two hours. For some, this may be a downside, but I like playing a game where I actually have a chance of finishing. The music is atmospheric and complete with nature sounds that are specific to the island you are exploring. It's a charming, cozy, and casual game that would be great to play by the pool on a lazy summer day. Screenshot courtesy of Cassie Holguin.
This adventure is more about exploration and finding things than solving difficult puzzles. Most puzzles in the game can be solved by tapping the right things, which is a relief if you get stuck. The gameplay flows organically as one discovery leads you to the next. Rarely are you lost and unsure of what to do next. I enjoyed the simple gameplay for a change as I breezed through the game. I highly recommend Down in Bermuda for those who enjoy casual but heartwarming gameplay like the Monument Valley series.
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Take it easy, and play it safe, gamers.
Down in Bermuda is $4.99 (free with a Play Pass subscription) in the Google Play Store and $5.99 in the App Store.
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