Semblance
Semblance is a 2018 puzzle-platform game developed by South African studio Nyamakop and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. It was released on 24 July 2018 for Microsoft Windows, OS X and Nintendo Switch.
Semblance
- Date
- 2018
- Publisher
- Semblance was published by Good Shepherd Entertainment.
- Language
- English · French
- Genre
- platformer · puzzle video game
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Semblance is a 2018 puzzle-platform game developed by South African studio Nyamakop and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. It was released on 24 July 2018 for Microsoft Windows, OS X and Nintendo Switch.
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Key facts
• Title — Semblance • Developer — Nyamakop • Publisher — Good Shepherd Entertainment • Engine — Unity • Platforms — macOS, Windows, Nintendo Switch • Released — 24 July 2018 • Genre — Puzzle-platform • Modes — Single-player
Gameplay
Gameplay
Semblance is a 2D platform game where the player can deform parts of the platforms, which are made out of Play-Doh. Through a disaster, the blob-like creature the player controls the world of hardness that has infected the normally soft world. The deforming terrain enables the player to avoid dangerous obstacles and reach higher places.
Release
Release
The game was released on 24 July 2018.
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- South Africa
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Semblance is associated with South Africa.
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- 1.Winkie, Luke. The Coolest Games of PAX East. Glixel.
- 2.Hanson, Kyle. Semblance Hands-on: A Platformer Where You Shape the Platforms. Attack of the Fanboy.
- 3.Tarason, Dominic. Semblance, a puzzle platformer about bending the rules. Rock Paper Shotgun. 8 March 2018.
- 4.Miller, Matt. The Best Indie Games Of E3 2017. Game Informer.
- 5.Maderna, Andrea. Semblance – La videoanteprima. IGN Italia. 15 June 2017.
- 6.Newhouse, Alex. E3 2017: 11 Cool Games You Might Have Missed. Gamespot. 15 June 2017.
- 7.Rad, Chloi. 13 Awesome Games you missed at E3 2017. IGN. 23 June 2017.
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