Contrast

CONTRAST is a puzzle/platform game where you can move between a fantastic 3D world and a mysterious shadowy universe in 2D in the blink of an eye. Delve into a dreamlike and surreal 1920s world, inspired by the performance art world of vaudeville and film noir, and cradled by a smooth and sultry jazz ambiance.

Contrast is a indie, female protagonist and adventure game developed by Compulsion Games and published by .
Released on November 15th 2013 is available only on Windows in 6 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain and Portuguese - Brazil.

It has received 5,396 reviews of which 4,892 were positive and 504 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 2.49€ on Steam and has a 75% discount.

The Steam community has classified Contrast into these genres:

Indie Female Protagonist Adventure Noir Puzzle Platformer Atmospheric Singleplayer Great Soundtrack Third Person Short Story Rich Puzzle-Platformer Mystery Detective 3D Platformer Casual Fantasy 3D Vision Steampunk

Media & Screenshots

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Requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

OS *: WINDOWS XP SP2/WINDOWS VISTA SP1/WINDOWS 7/WINDOWS 8
Processor: AMD/INTEL DUAL-CORE 2.3 GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: 512MB VRAM, COMPATIBLE DIRECTX 9.0C AND SHADER MODEL 3.0, AMD RADEON X2600 XT/NVIDIA GEFORCE 7900 GTX
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 4 GB available space
Sound Card: DIRECTX 9 COMPATIBLE
Additional Notes: The Original Soundtrack and the Programme (Artwork, Dev. Diary) will be placed in your CONTRAST folder in the Steam Directory: ...\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\Steam\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\SteamApps\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\common\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\Contrast\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\CONTRAST_Programme-OST

Reviews

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Aug. 2024

Great game! Game design: 10/10 Writing and story: 10/10 Graphics: 7/10 It is a bit old now, but the art direction is timeless. Sound: 7/10. Voice acting is great. Music is wonderful and fitting for the setting. There could have been more environmental ambient sounds. My main and only critique would be that it is too short. It feels like they ran out of money and had to cut it short in order to complete the story and the game. The ending feels a bit rushed too. There are a lot of questions left unanswered, leaving the player either craving for more (which does not seem like it will ever happen) or feeling dissatisfied. Yet, there is so much to love about it that makes me give it a very heartfelt recommendation.

July 2024

Contrast is an understated gem. The game is 3-4 hours long and provides a wonderfully artistic experience. While the visuals are obviously striking, what surprised me was how well the game's story was able to captivate me using fairly minimal direct exposition. If you like 'art games,' there's no reason not to try: Contrast.

June 2024

It's a good puzzle game using light and shadows. Don't expect an action packed game. This game is mostly for the "sit down"/casual gamer. I enjoyed it. All in all it is a charming game and well worth playing.

June 2024

This game is kind of a shooting star. It's short, sweet, beautiful, and I give mad props to the studio. The game clocks in at around 4 hours, and honestly I have to say that's worth the price tag to me because this title does so many things very well. Contrast is a puzzle platformer that shifts between 2D and 3D platforming. You solve puzzles to advance the narrative, and the level design is minimal/simple in a good way. It's not perfect - I'm relatively good at puzzles and games, and I found myself stuck at a couple points, so the game would benefit from a little more visual feedback for what you can do or where you are supposed to go. The shadow shifting mechanic is incredibly well done. The voice acting is great. The art style fits the vibe of the game, and I was shocked at the subjects the narrative explores in what appears to be a cute kids game. I won't give anything away, but there's some depth there. The music is great too! The game overall is a great experience. If you think the price is high for a short indie game, keep in mind it's 4 hours of interactive entertainment, and the gameplay concept presented here is original and fun. Definitely worth it, sale or no sale.

April 2024

Fun puzzle/platformer with an interesting twist. Not too difficult, but can be a little frustrating in a few places. Overall great atmosphere, voice acting, story and controls.

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