Semblance

$9.99

Release Date:: Jul 24, 2018
Metacritic:: 79
Developer:: Nyamakop
Publisher:: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Platforms:: Windows Mac

Indie Casual Adventure Action Steam Achievements Full controller support Family Sharing Single-player

About This Game

Semblance is an innovative platformer with deformable terrain, set in a beautiful minimalist world. It’s a game that asks, what if you could deform and reshape the world itself? Semblance takes the idea of a ‘platform’ in a platformer and turns it on its head. What if platforms were actually part of the gameplay, part of the way you solved problems?

Explore a world where the default is soft, where the property of 'hardness' doesn't exist. Each of the game's three worlds explore a new consequence of a planet that can shift, change and deform. Beat back the strange, crystalline infection of hard material by freeing the world's life essences and uncover the dark cause for its appearance

Unique and innovative deforming platform gameplay:
Can’t reach a collectible? Just deform and elevate a piece of the ground so that the point you jump from is higher. Nasty spikes in the way? Just deform and push-down the ground lower so that you can pass by. Squish, bounce, squash and transform the world- and yourself to solve problems.
Beautiful Minimalist Aesthetic Design:
Explore 3 worlds bursting with colorful minimalist charm, quirky critters, and calming vistas. Become hypnotized by each world's dynamically layered score, each with a hint of African aural distinction.
Explore non-linearly
The game allows you to move between puzzles as you wish, never forcing you to find a solution in order to progress and enabling you to come back later. Similarly, the game's narrative is presented expansively, allowing you to explore- and piece together the story for yourself as you roam the game.

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User Reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive

3 user reviews

100%

Positive

User #649849 english

1 hrs at review

Recommended

[h1] Play as gelatinous creature and bend terrain to your will. Puzzles are interesting enough and makes you put your grey cells in motion. To complete some challenges you have to think outside the box. Not every terrain can be morphed and you can revert any changes you made. Story tells about organic and crystal like lifeforms and how they coexisted however something changed. Soundtrack is deep. Visuals are simple but looks organic and somewhat alive. Overall great puzzle platformer and you have to play it before you die that's all. [/h1]

User #822412 english

4 hrs at review

Recommended

Really fun non-combat puzzle game platformer with interesting mechanics. The learning curve isn't very steep, and I like that we're always introduced to any new mechanics with some simple puzzles first before progressing in difficulty. I greatly appreciate when there aren't any combat aspects to a game, and the fact that dying doesn't actually matter here. If you mess up, you can always reset your squish and the puzzle elements, so it's very low-stakes and relaxing, while the puzzles are sufficiently difficult so as to maintain your interest. The art style is also so cute. I really like this!

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:

OS *: Windows 8 / 7
Processor: 2.0 GHz CPU (Dual Core recommended)
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: ATi Radeon HD 2400 or NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or better
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 2700 MB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
Additional Notes: For systems under the minimum requirements: although old machines will run the game they may cause considerable lag making progression through the game extremely difficult.

FAQ

How much does Semblance cost?

Semblance costs $9.99.

What are the system requirements for Semblance?

Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 8 / 7 Processor: 2.0 GHz CPU (Dual Core recommended) Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: ATi Radeon HD 2400 or NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or better DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 2700 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible Additional Notes: For systems under the minimum requirements: although old machines will run the game they may cause considerable lag making progression through the game extremely difficult.

What platforms is Semblance available on?

Semblance is available on Windows PC, macOS.

Is Semblance worth buying?

Semblance has 100% positive reviews from 3 players. Metacritic score: 79/100.

When was Semblance released?

Semblance was released on Jul 24, 2018.