A 5/5, for being exactly what it wanted to be.
And in no universe was that remotely too hard. I died a few times, like I was supposed to, and made it through.
I also didn't consider the perspective alteration to be gimmicky. It was a legitimate gameplay element. Like any game, you had to learn it to finish.
Very sweet ending.
Out of the ten games I have now completed and reviewed, this one most definitely stands as the most difficult! More on that further in the review.
To begin with, I love the idea! I really like the idea of the level around you being completely altered by the touch of a single button, that was really cool! And then it gets even cooler when the dual gameplay that fuelled 'Shift' is brought into play, as well as this all new idea. Never does it become too convoluted or complicated, instead you've created a very clever and taxing flash game in 'Perspective'.
Also, the music was incredible! Not only was it calming and soothing, it also added an almost eerie, dramatic atmosphere, with the sad, emotional storyline slowly being revealed to you as you play. The soundtrack really did fit with the overall feel and reminiscent of the 'Hotel Dusk' games on the Nintendo DS.
The graphics were also superb, with the pixel style very much reminding me of the graphics present within the NES-era, much like the music! They were more than sufficient, along with the controls, which really served their purpose, though at times the dog was a little slippery in his movements.
Overall, the game was really enjoyable. Sure, it was quite short, and the last couple of levels were particularly fiendish (that final level took me at least five infuriating attempts), but I think if it was too lengthy, then the charm and wit would soon wear off, so the huge difficulty curve is more than forgivable, due to the shortage of levels. I really enjoyed the short time I spent with the dog and his master, and can't wait to see more from the two of them. I'm sure her son would've loved this game.
4/5
8/10
80%
love the graphics and gameplay it feels like it gains momentum, although i expected a bit more from the change perspective "gimmick" was thinking of fez so i got a litle disapointed,
also as "beautiful" the music is, it gets a bit old after a while (not that i'm hoping for a full soundtrack but more than 1 track would be apreciated), i got to the "its getting a litle difficult to keep up with her " level and though that it was getting a bit frustrating, thankfully the gameplay and music calmed me a bit, still i feel for what it is it should be more forgiving than one hit deaths
PS:after playing a bit more after writing the above, dam do i hate that level would not call this a relaxing game for sure lol, maybe i just suck at this game, dam those snakes, still had some fun the short time i played
Damn ninjas cutting onions.
excellent game.
5/5
Very sweet and cute, last level takes a bit getting used to, is there something special if you had collected all the coin?