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Genre: Action, Adventure, Platformer, Puzzle

Platforms: PC

Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Players: Single-player

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Publishing deal, we signed one

May 24th, 2013 - Compulsion Games

Hey everyone!

Today's post is a really interesting one, although it's not directly about the game itself.

We have just signed a deal with Focus Home Interactive, to publish Contrast on Xbox 360, PSN and PC. We wanted to fill you in on our thinking behind the deal, so here is a post on our discussion forums talking about it.

Feel free to ask anything you'd like, although I'll reply later, because we've had a busy week and we're going to go have a celebratory beer now. <3

- Sam

P.S. To our US amigos, have a great long weekend!

Contrast Gameplay Videos + Project Updates

April 16th, 2013 - Compulsion Games

Happy mid week greetings to you all!

We've got a couple of neat things coming just around the corner, and the next month will be crazy, so we wanted to give you a quick update beforehand on what we've been doing with Contrast.

First, thank you to everyone who came to visit us at PAX! It went super, super well, and it was great to meet those of you who have been following us for a while. Thank you all for the support!

Second, we've had some awesome media coverage recently that showed off some of our gameplay. You guys and girls really seemed to get us early on, so maybe you won't be too surprised, but here's a couple of videos anyway:
Unedited gameplay with commentary on IGN
Neat edited interview/commentary on Gamespot

Third, you are probably wondering when we're releasing - we are sorry that we've been so quiet on that front. We had planned to release before now (quarter 1), but we just felt that it wasn't ready. We're now looking (pretty firmly) at releasing in May. This will only delay if (gasp) a publisher picks us up, and asks us to delay until we can launch on Steam/PS/Xbox at the same time. However, while we're in discussion with publishers, we don't know what's going to happen. So right now: we think we're coming in May.

Finally, we're still really struggling to get the word out. We have 10,000 followers on Greenlight (thank you!), but only have ~800 likes on facebook. For us to be able to eat after release, we really need to reach more people. If you dig how the project is turning out, please please please share the narrative trailer that we're definitely not releasing in two weeks.

Contrast on Facebook!
Utterly terrible tweeting about Contrast

- Sam

Description

Release date: Spring 2013

Experience a surreal 1920s dreamscape in which you can shift freely in and out of shadow. Tasked with helping a young girl named Didi, you will unravel the mysteries behind her troubled family and the dark secrets that must be exposed to re-shape her future.

Release details

Contrast is still under development, but expect to see it in Spring 2013. Until then, we'll be letting you know more about Contrast through periodic updates - watch this space, and please feel free to follow us on facebook and twitter! (Links below)

Thank you everyone for voting for us on Greenlight! If you want to see what we've been doing in response to your feedback, please check out our thank you thread in the discussion forums.

PAX East: We were part of the PAX East Indie Megabooth! It was awesome. Let us know if you'd like to see us at other conventions/expos.

Key Features
• Create unique shadow landscapes by manipulating light sources
• Use your ability to shift into shadows to solve mind-bending puzzles
• Immerse yourself in a lush Vaudevillian world of cabaret singers, circus performers, and illusionists
• Novel mechanics combine with fascinating landscapes to challenge your creativity & imagination
• Your choices directly impact Didi's future; your light reveals what stories remain in shadow

“The interaction is stellar” – IGN
“Compulsion’s adventure mixes Braid, Bioshock and Portal” – GamesRadar
“It’s a place I’d love to explore on my vacation” – Bitmob

Contrast is developed by Compulsion Games, an indie game development studio in the heart of Montreal Canada. Headed by industry vets Compulsion currently employs 7 full time employees, and subcontracts full-time business with several reliable partners. We select our team members based on their talent, passion, and creativity.

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Still tbc - keep checking back until release!
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Popular Discussions View All (5)

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PINNED: Publishing deal, we signed one

Compulsion Games

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May 23, 2013 @ 2:27pm

PINNED: Ask Me Anything (Developers of Contrast)

Compulsion Games

May 16, 2013 @ 1:11am

Thank you!

Compulsion Games

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da1barker May 24, 2013 @ 8:33am

Looks great! I can't wait to play it!

PhyreMatrix May 23, 2013 @ 9:11pm

Wow, Robert is borderline harassment. Haha, Contrast has an aggressive stalker. Will you guys be releasing a demo of this game when you launch? I've played the PAX East demo but I always encourage devs to give people something to try before they buy. Of course I'm definitely buying this but I mean for those people who you can't win over with just good looks and charm.

Light! Camera! Contrast!

rAyMan AU May 22, 2013 @ 1:49pm

looks very interesting

robert.blane May 22, 2013 @ 7:23am

This game will be a DEFINITE COMMERCIAL SUCCESS STORY AND WILL GO ON TO HIT THE NUMBER ONE SLOT ON STEAM WHEN IT IS RELEASED. Still want the Ltd Ed BIG BOX verion from you guys!
Will you develop Contrast for PS4 and Xbox One after the runaway success story it is going to be?

Compulsion Games [author] May 21, 2013 @ 1:16pm

@robert We'd love to give you one - we just can't yet. All will be made clear soon. As for the ending, you'll have to wait and see :) - Sam

Seifer XJ9 May 19, 2013 @ 7:45pm

Your in the green light diistrict!!!

robert.blane May 19, 2013 @ 5:18pm

See that - everyone wants a release date! You game is eagerly awaited by hundreds of thousands of people. Agreed it is probably the best looking game this side of Bioshock Infinite.
Contrast has some novel if not unique ideas and the graphics are amazing. What about the ending of the game, are you going to leave it open for a sequel(s) and is the ending going to be one of several variations?
Also going back to a retail version - a big box collectors special perhaps and severely limited numbers?
Thanks again.
Ps. one is still being patient for a release date...

XTT May 18, 2013 @ 6:55pm

This game is one of the best looking things i've seen on Greenlight. I hope it doesn't cost that much. Someone tell me when it's out, I'll almost definately buy it.

thedrummer100 May 18, 2013 @ 11:26am

please make for mac!

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