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Contrast is a traversal puzzle game set in a surreal 1920s world of vaudeville, film noir and jazz clubs. To move through each area you use your light to create shadowy platforms that you can use to progress. It stands out for the emotive story of fractured parents mirrored by your ability to switch from 3D to 2D and use those shadows to move through the world.
Unfortunately, Contrast is not available on Mac, Switch or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 15/11/2013, updated in 2014
Out Now: Android, PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One
Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Brain Game, Narrative, Platform (Action, Adventure, Puzzle and Traversal)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 2D Side-On, 3D Third-Person and Hand-Made
Developer: Compulsion Games (@CompulsionGames)
Costs: Purchase cost
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