Contrast
SCORE: 73
Contrast
sticks out as one of the most interesting 3D action adventure puzzle
games I have played in some years. The adult storyline is going to
immediately disqualify children from playing this game. Which is a shame
because the going in and out of shadows is an interesting game play
mechanic.
Contrast lets you the player figure out where to go next. This can lead
to major frustration if you are not sure where to go next. At times I
would try to get somewhere and find out I had to go the opposite
direction and meander my way around the building and come back in on the
other side. Where you shift in and out of the shadows is also not always
apparent.
I have two complaints concerning Contrast. The first is this game is
really short. It can be beaten in three to four real world hours. It
takes longer when you get stuck and have to sleep on it. The second is
getting stuck in weird places like coming out of the shadows. I was
always able to get myself out after trying every skill the character
had.
Contrast is one amazing brain teaser. There are timing, and jumps that
need to be performed in certain portions. Most of the time I had to
figure out how to solve the puzzle in the room, or find some of those
light orbs. Collect them whenever you see them since they power certain
devices.
The story in Contrast is heavy, and sometimes a bit confusing. This
little girl is real looking. Her parents are only shown in shadows. She
has an imaginary friend who also looks real - that is who we control in
the game. Her mom is a singer at a night club. Her dad is a deadbeat
flim flam dreamer in deep with the mob. He is trying to make good by his
family even though his wife kicked him out. The family is close to being
evicted, child services wants to take the girl, and more. I won't spoil
what we find out at the end of Act I.
Contrast contains enticement to lust in multiple areas of the game.
There is also violence, and threats of violence in Contrast. I do not
believe Contrast is good for children. Adults will find an interesting
game with deep and complex characters.
I will warn you that Contrast will make your head hurt. I love the
family aspect in Contrast. I appreciate how far some of these characters
will go for family. The ending of Contrast leaves the adult gamer with
more questions than answers. Which can help populate posts on message
boards as gamers will discuss it.
- Paul
Graphics: 68%
Sound: 74%
Replay/Extras: 65%
Gameplay: 80%
Family Friendly Factor: 80%
System: PC/PS3/Xbox 360(tested)
Publisher: Focus Home Interactive
Rating: ‘T’ - Teen
{Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes}
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