To date the Switch eShop has offered a handful of stylish and cerebral experiences, and by the looks of it Projection: First Light could be another when it arrives in Q2 2018.
Developed by Shadowplay Studios (and published by Blowfish Studios) it'll be a puzzle platformer that explores the history and global culture around shadow puppetry. Shadows will become objects and walls, reminding us a little of the ambitious Shadow Puppeteer that came to the Wii U.
Some details and a trailer are below.
Accompanied by atmospheric visuals and an ethereal soundtrack made with antique instruments used for shadow puppet performances, Projection: First Light takes players on an inclusive voyage through the history of shadow puppets as it evolves through Indonesia, China, Turkey, Greece, and 19th century England.
Early in her expedition, Greta takes control of a source of light and learns of her ability to manipulate it. Shadows become platforms and walls, other elegant and imaginative solutions irradiate puzzles, and enemies can be dispersed - as Projection: First Light explores themes of worldliness, respect and understanding.
Are you interested in Projection: First Light?
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Reminds me of Lost in Shadow, which was good, but could have been great had the development team had a larger budget.
Somewhat interesting visual presentation with characters being on sticks. Still, it's another dark, 2D, indie sidescroller.
Looks pretty cool. Will consider if the price is right.
Stylish, stylish, stylish...
Feels like a game in the same vein as Type:Rider - an imaginative and historically illustrative platformer. My Switch wishlist may have just got yet another game bigger.
The art style may be a bit over-used but it's charming and the puzzles look similar, like casting linear shadows and using them as platforms... Still, all the premises are there. The big problem now is that there are lots of really good puzzle platformers so they really need to make something very good. My wishlist on switch is already super long!
Gotta say, this certainly piques my interest! Educational and fun.
Hooray for fresh, high-effort indies!
Looks interesting.
Sounds pretty interesting actually. I like the "history of shadow puppets" approach. Different angle that fun gameplay can be based around.
Sure looks unique but does that count for its gameplay as well would be the better question. Got one too many 2D platformers in my backlog for a genre I don't like all that much.
Not terribly original but the historical concept does make it intriguing.
I'll be watching, but as others have stated, there are so many great indies on and coming to the switch that this will have to be something special.
This'll have to be really good for me to be interested. So far, it looks like an interesting concept, but I don't know if it'll be worth the price.
Is this the first shadow puppetry game? Shadow Puppeteer isn't a shadow puppetry game, by the way.
Limbo ripoff. 👎
Seriously, ANOTHER indie game that uses shadowy black imagery?? I mean, it doesn't look bad, but jeez... there are so many games that look like this now it's ridiculous.
I saw Wayang Kulit !!
Wayang Kulit is one of Indonesia traditional theatre.
Another Limbo wannabee. Doesn't look bad though.
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