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[RedKing]

New game available for pre-purchase on Steam:
CONTRAST

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Mixture of 2D platformer and 3D adventure game -- you play a character who can shift back and forth between the "real" world (although it's implied that even the 3D world you're in is a dreamscape), and the 2D world of shadows. Leads to some great potential for puzzles.

Need to jump across a chasm in the shadow world, but it's too far? Move a light source in the 3D world and lengthen the shadow of that rooftop to close the distance!

But the thing that caught me instantly was the atmosphere -- it's set in a 1920's setting, with a mix of noir and vaudeville styling and great jazz music. Watch the first couple of trailers and tell me it doesn't get you interested. 


EDIT: One of the blurbs describes it as "if Limbo and Bioshock had a baby while watching Pan's Labyrinth" but my thought was more of a blend of Limbo and Grim Fandango. So much art deco and jazz.

DOUBLE EDIT: Took the plunge and pre-purchased the collector's edition. Dat soundtrack. <3
Plus, the devs seem like a swell bunch based on some of the Steam forum conversations. Looking forward to playing it come Nov 15.

[RedKing]

Giving this one a bump since it's now released. Played the first couple of chapters of it, and I'm pleased. The one main quibble that I'm hearing is that it's too short and the puzzles are relatively easy.

That said, the game just oozes atmosphere. If you're a fan of film noir and/or jazz cabarets, this one is worth your time.

[miauw62]

Wasn't something like this done already in another game? I think it was called "Perspective".

Still, this game seems really cool.