The puzzle/platformer developed by Compulsion Games, Contrast stunned many a soul at E3, and in turn received many awards including, Best Indie of E3. The game developed for PC, Xbox Live Arcade and the Playstation Store was showcased at E3. Players and industry folk alike played an “updated” demo of Contrast in which they inhabited the role of Dawn, the “imaginary friend” of a nine year old girl named Didi.
Didi, an adventurous nine year old is hopeful of reuniting her parents as she uncovers truths and drama in this charming adventure.
With the reception of the game so positive, Compulsion Games has released a few new Contrast images. These new pictures show an immense amount of colour and originality that only an indie game can provide. The new and the old images can be viewed on the game website: http://www.contrast-thegame.com/
My experience of indie video games is quite, as they say, non-existent. Okay, maybe not that far, but I haven’t played many. Three. I’ve played three. My indie game experience is only based on Castle Crashers, BattleBlock Theatre and, of course, MineCraft. Having said that, even though the amount of indie games I’ve played is miniscule, I have adored what I have played. From building my fort in MineCraft to listening to Stamper’s hilarious narration in BattleBlock Theatre, the amount of enjoyment I took part in could not be achieved with Call of Duty or Halo. Contrast seems like it will live up to the fun I had while playing the others, and the new pictures have only raised my curiousity in the game. Oh, and Limbo. I’ve played Limbo. That makes four!
For more information on Compulsion Games’ Contrast visit the games website at: http://www.contrast-thegame.com/
Also, if you’re interested in what happens at E3 through the developer’s perspective, check out this article:http://contrastgame.com/home/2013/06/e3-round-up/
