The Swapper is an atmospheric 2D puzzle platformer, constructed using clay models and other everyday materials for a uniquely detailed look and feel. The game takes place on an abandoned space station and tackles the implications of the ‘Swapper’ - a device that can clone the user and transfer consciousness between different bodies. Coming Spring 2013!

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MA-Simon
MA-Simon

Me thinks... thats too much effects. (and Blur)

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Murdouken
Murdouken

Normally I'd agree, but from what I've gathered this game is a very conceptual game. I think the effects contribute to a really nice dream-like feel which in turn allow the player to relax and focus on the concepts behind the game. If it was sharp and had less effects it wouldn't look so relaxing.

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RedTiki
RedTiki

mhmmm... coffe...

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FacepalmGames Author
FacepalmGames

@Murdouken: You pretty well summed up my thinking behind the different effects. I'm hoping to make it so that most effects are not just an visual gimmick but also serve a story/gameplay purpose. A bit less obvious example is the shadow system which is used to tell the player about how it's possible to interact with different areas.

Personally I like the blur effect but it's something that can and will be tweaked a lot before any release. Here it might also look exaggerated because there are no objects in the middle ground, everything is either perfectly clear or totally blurred (and the depth of field is very short).

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xXMaNiAcXx
xXMaNiAcXx

Hmm.. really nice model! I liked it, but take a look at his head, it's a bit strange, and his foot is strange also, anyway, it's really detailed and I think that will fit the game style :)

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FacepalmGames Author
FacepalmGames

Thanks! The "model" was actually made of clay, then photographed and turned into normal maps. I guess I'm later gonna make a post about that because it's pretty interesting stuff. Btw could you specify more clearly what you were meaning with the head looking strange?

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