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Today’s Spotlight is Degrees of Separation, a 2D puzzle-platformer by Moondrop and Modus Games, with a story written by Chris Avellone.
Ember and Rime are contrasting souls that have fallen in love, but a mysterious force keeps the apart. Harness Ember’s mastery of heat and Rime’s control over cold to solve puzzles by manipulating the environment and the two unique worlds that the characters inhabit.
Each level focuses on a specific new mechanic, and the puzzles are designed to be open-ended enough that players can find multiple solutions. Degrees of Separation can be played alone or cooperatively. You can watch a trailer for the game above.
Degrees of Separation is available on Windows PC (via Steam), PS4, Switch, and Xbox One for $19.99.
Here’s a rundown of the game:
Degrees of Separation is a 2D puzzle-adventure game that requires players to harness the elements of heat and cold to succeed. Two contrasting souls, Ember and Rime, are separated by an enigmatic force, and must use their respective powers to progress through a spectacular world of fantasy and adventure. Players take on the roles of Ember and Rime in single-player and cooperative multiplayer to solve the game’s environmental obstacles, drawing on their unique skills to traverse through beautiful, puzzle-filled environments. The two will learn to lean on one another, their individual forces working to bring them closer together…or tear them apart.
Key Features
- 2D Adventure Platforming
- Experience beautifully crafted 2D worlds with a deeply immersive art style based on the aspects of contrasting temperatures.
- Innovative Storytelling
- Discover the potential of dual protagonists Ember and Rime and follow a complex story by acclaimed video game writer Chris Avellone.
- Environmental Puzzles
- Navigate distinct worlds and solve complex puzzles to organically alter situations and surroundings.
- Cooperative Gameplay
- Harness the powers of Ember and Rime in both single-player and cooperative multiplayer to interact with the environment in a variety of ways, both separately and as a team.
- Non-Linear Levels
- Traverse through diverse landscapes that each introduce a new game mechanic, weaving together gameplay, narrative, and character progression.
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