Contrast

Probably the most interesting Aspect of this Game Is the extremely innovative Game Mechanics, because you can switch between real 3D world and 2D shadow world at any time. For example, with the Help of Shadow Paths, places can be reached that would be out of reach in the normal Game world. Contrast tells a touching Story about a little Girl who has to solve a Number of Problems with the Help of her imaginary Friend. Positives: The Game generates an atmospheric Gaming Experience in a surreal World of the early 19th Century with classic Jump & Run Action. Many Climbing Passages have to be repeated more often, but I never really had the Feeling that a Place here is too difficult or a Puzzle seems insoluble. You just get out quickly as you go, but since the Shadows often move, the right Timing is the Key to Success. The Surroundings and the Tasks/Puzzles are quite varied. In the Game itself, all The characters appear as Shadows and the Action itself is represented only by Shadows. That made me feel quite getting used to at first, as the Story is only told in black and white optics, but it fits really well with the Gameplay. The Colours of the Normal World are magnificent and change into a gloomy look when You jump into the Shadow World. The Sound is good and the Voices (currently only English Audio possible) are well matched. Negatives: The Control Buttons are specified and cannot be adjusted. Playing With Keyboard and Mouse was therefore quite difficult for me. But the Gamepad went quite well, although I prefer Playing with Mouse and Keyboard. The Storyline is quite short, who runs through comes to the End in 3-4 Hours. The Environment appears very rigid, except for the required Objects no further Interaction is possible. The Game Worlds are very small and It is not possible to get Away. Conclusion: Although the Game is aimed at a slightly younger Target Group, it tells a very grown-up Story. This is not new and innovative, but the Gameplay with the Shadow World. This is freshly and wisely implemented, but also expandable even further. My Overall Impression is pretty good Though, so I recommend it further. You can't go wrong for a few Euros.