65
Great idea, not so great execution. Contrast's really only suited for the hardcore puzzle lover. [January 2014, p82]
40
Calling a game with a gameplay based on shadows a shadow of what it could’ve been is a cheap trick. So is joking that Contrast contrasts with the vision of itself depicted in the previews and press releases. Still I couldn’t resist to do both because what we got is a half-baked mediocrity that has too little good moments but loads of wasted potential. [02/2014, p.62]
50
Contrast could have been a great game, but it feels too rushed. The controls are stiff and the platform elements aren´t that challenging. And we aren´t even talking about the countless bugs we found in the game.
8
Contrast é um diamante bruto. Ele é tecnicamente imperfeito e curto, mas transborda uma alma e uma criatividade que faltam em muitos jogos de grande orçamento.
7
I really liked its charming noir visuals and the jazz music accompanying the whole game. Its puzzles were fun although a little repetitive at times. The right placement of checkpoints didnt make the whole experience frustrating. I loved the story blending in family, love and supernatural concepts. It will give you a pleasant gaming afternoon.
7
Interesting puzzle game you can beat in 1 sitting.
Pros:
Great story & characters that I wanted more of.
Unique puzzle solving with lighting & shadows.
Graphics gritty & rough like Alice games, I like it.
Achievements are easy to 100% if you're into that.
Cons:
Controls could have been better.
Game could've been longer. Overall a great game despite a few hiccups. A lot of complaints seem to stem from glitches? I didn't experience any in 2024.
Contrast (2013)
Released On:
Nov 15, 2013
Metascore
Mixed or Average
59
User score
Mixed or Average
6.4
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Nov 13, 2013
85
Despite these setbacks, Contrast crafts an amazing world and continuously invents clever new ways for you to interact with it. The story is fantastic, bolstered by strong voice performances and a jazzy soundtrack that nails the mood. Few games can consistently grab your attention and wow you with each passing moment like Contrast can.
User score
Mixed or Average
36% Positive
144 Ratings
144 Ratings
47% Mixed
187 Ratings
187 Ratings
18% Negative
71 Ratings
71 Ratings
Dec 21, 2023
10
I have played the game on game pass and it's the most unique game I've ever played. The story is amazing and the graphics is artistic. yes it is short but that keeps it from getting boring.I absolutely recommend it if you can play it on game pass for free. The puzzles are just amazing.
Dec 21, 2013
10
Game play is brilliant, inspiring I have never thought that shadows can be used like this puzzles are really good and the game story as the story progress secrets reveal this is thrilling.
Dec 5, 2013
65
A description of the gameplay, the setting, and the story all seem great in theory, but my short time with Contrast left me with more disappointment than satisfaction, particularly on the gameplay side of things.
Nov 28, 2013
60
It’s a game of light and shade, sure, but there’s a little too much of the former seeping through the cracks.
Dec 19, 2013
56
Painfully marred by bugs and lacking the puzzley meatiness of its peers. [Jan 2014, p.69]
Nov 13, 2013
50
The alchemy of Contrast doesn't quite pay off, and in the end, the game feels as insubstantial as the shadows that populate its world.
Nov 22, 2013
30
Contrast is a mess. It’s ugly, tiresome, insipid and occasionally insulting. It aspires to be like other, better games, and wears that on its sleeve, but has nothing worthwhile to call its own.
Nov 16, 2013
10
I unique game with really great puzzles and a new and interesting style of game play. It's nice to have a game you can take your time with and not have to play at a blistering speed of impossible hand/eye coordination talents. My entire family has really enjoyed playing this game.
Nov 18, 2024
7
I really liked its charming noir visuals and the jazz music accompanying the whole game. Its puzzles were fun although a little repetitive at times. The right placement of checkpoints didnt make the whole experience frustrating. I loved the story blending in family, love and supernatural concepts. It will give you a pleasant gaming afternoon.
Oct 29, 2024
7
Interesting puzzle game you can beat in 1 sitting.
Pros:
Great story & characters that I wanted more of.
Unique puzzle solving with lighting & shadows.
Graphics gritty & rough like Alice games, I like it.
Achievements are easy to 100% if you're into that.
Cons:
Controls could have been better.
Game could've been longer. Overall a great game despite a few hiccups. A lot of complaints seem to stem from glitches? I didn't experience any in 2024.
Feb 5, 2014
4
This game is not good. Wonky controls. Ugly visuals. Puzzles that aren't even very interesting. Lots of just walking around trying to figure out what to do next. Boring.
Dec 7, 2013
4
This game had so much potential. It had a brilliant gameplay mechanic and a really nice art style. However it is let down because of the glitchy mess that it is. Many of the puzzles in this game don't even work as intended because the physics in this game are so glitchy! There's also some kinda bad level design in some places and I feel like the shadow gameplay and controls kinda feel stiff and awkward. Although this game has a beautiful art style I feel like this game is having an identity crisis. Does it want to be an old French movie or an old american noire style movie? I'm not too sure and I think these styles merge in a strange way and it's kinda corny. Also this game isn't really graphically impressive either, which isn't a bad thing, but kinda ****. Also I won't spoil the story but you'll defiantly be disappointed with the ending and for a game that costs £12 in the UK you won't be spending your money's worth, luckily I had PS+, as the you could probably beat this game in 40 minutes.
SummaryContrast is a 2D/3D puzzle platformer in which you can shift between the striking 3D fantasy world and the mysterious 2D shadowscape.
Rated Tfor Teen
Platforms:
- PlayStation 3
- Xbox 360
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- PC
Initial Release Date:Nov 15, 2013
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