Echochrome II (2010)

Developer: SCE Japan Studio
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Platforms: PlayStation 3
Genres: Puzzle
Where to get it: PlayStation Store

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How it feels

A quiet, thoughtful puzzle game about manipulating light and shadow to coax a path into being.

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About

Presenting a brand new take on the puzzle genre, echochrome ii introduces a unique twist on gameplay that lets players use pure imagination to solve puzzles by controlling light and shadows. Utilizing the PlayStation Move motion controller and the PlayStation Eye camera, players can rotate levels and control light and shadows to change the way objects are viewed and the shadows they cast. The ultimate goal is to lead your character through the path from beginning to end, while learning how a variety of different objects can be combined with perspectives, angles and the use of light can be used to help solve the puzzle. Beware … much like echochrome, the possibilities are infinite and there is always more than meets the eye as every person can view each puzzle differently!

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