eGamer interviews indie developers Compulsion Games on Contrast, their soon-to-be-released, exciting BioShock-inspired platformer.
These aren’t nostalgia grabs or gimmick-laden throwbacks. They each bring something genuinely fresh to the table, mechanics that feel baked into the exploration and combat, not just tacked on.
Shaz from Pixel Swish reviews "South of Midnight" by Compulsion Games on PC.
I just finished South of Midnight. I think it’s a solid AA, even though the combat could have been a bit deeper. I love a cross-over between South of Midnight and Psychonauts.
That'd be a really interesting crossover, mechanically. Like Hazel's "weaver self" can jump into the minds of Prospero locals struggling with trauma.
Doesn’t have to be pretext. I like the fact this game has its own identity. I cannot wait to try it
Putting aside the game for a moment, anyone else find it wild we're considering an 8/10 to be a 'flawed' game? lol
Well, considering 10 would be a "masterpiece", if you're taking two points off, there would have to be at least a COUPLE flaws, right?
The writing is so good at certain parts and than it will just turn around and drop the ball so hard. None of her comments towards the notes she reads are interesting and half the time they don't actually fit with the context of what was written. I am on Chapter 11 and finding it very hard to push myself to finish it at this point. Also I understand what they are going for but the way they present the mistreatment of folks is about as subtle as a sledgehammer to the face. Could have been done a bit better.
Review: With its memorable characters and creatures South Of Midnight will leave a lasting impression despite its repetitive combat.
