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• Platform: PSN
• Developer: Eyebrow Interactive
• Release Date: 03/27/12
• Price: $14.99 (EU Version coming a few months later)
• Demo: Yes
• http://closuregame.com/ // http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/closure-ps3.html

About

In the dark and mysterious world of Closure, only what you see exists. Manipulate lights to phase objects in and out of reality in this multiple-award-winning puzzle game. Play as a strange spider-like demon who explores the stories of three human characters through beautiful, eerie environments such as a decrepit factory, a murky forest, an abandoned carnival, and the strange, surreal realm that connects them together.

Launch Trailer
Giant Bomb Quick Look

• IGN — 8.5
• PSNStores — 4/5
• Joystiq — 4/5
• GamesRadar — 8.0

• Download it here

 

[Wario64]

Only a few levels in but my mind is already full of fuck

 

[see5harp]

I really do appreciate a unique look but I'm not sure I like the direction here. Maybe it looks better in motion.

 

[kassatsu]

Only a few levels in but my mind is already full of fuck

Wario64 seal of approval. I expect to see this on the digital boxart.

I really do appreciate a unique look but I'm not sure I like the direction here. Maybe it looks better in motion.

Check the trailer out

 

[TTP]

Is this coming to EU tomorrow?

 

[V_Ben]

Such an awesome idea, excited to try it out.

 

[kassatsu]

Is this coming to EU tomorrow?

Nope, since it is one guy programming he had to crunch super hard to get it out early for Spring fever. Expect it in a few months.

 

[TTP]

Nope, since it is one guy programming he had to crunch super hard to get it out early for Spring fever. Expect it in a few months.

Thanks!

*adds credits to US store*

 

[Wario64]

I really do appreciate a unique look but I'm not sure I like the direction here. Maybe it looks better in motion.

The idea is that you manipulate light sources to create your own platforms. If you don't shine light ahead of you, you will fall through darkness since there's nothing to walk on. So later on, you encounter some tricky puzzles where you have to think how to move the light around to get to the next level.

 

[Messofanego]

Yeah, demo hurt my head in real good way. Buying it tomorrow.

This is the new Braid in terms of just owning a single core mechanic.

I can see why they won awards for audio, listen when you drop into water

 

[Syn23]

I remember playing the flash game some years ago. How this one compares with that?

They say it's a "completely new game" on the ad.

 

[kassatsu]

I remember playing the flash game some years ago. How this one compares with that?

They say it's a "completely new game" on the ad.

From the dev

don't judge the PSN version based on the flash version though, the difference is extreme. There's a free trial on the PS3 if you want a taste of how the game changed.

The psn version is a completely new game, that was just a quick prototype

 

[V_Ben]

Yeah, think of the flash version as a proof of concept type thing.

 

[kassatsu]

IGN review up - 8.5

 

[GeoramA]

Demo just sold me. This game's the real deal.

 

[abstract alien]

Thanks for letting me know about this and getting me to try the demo neogaf. Now I have to buy this damn game. Assholes.

 

[zroid]

Heard good things about this game, and glad to see a demo. Trying it out.

 

[kassatsu]

Just finished all the factory levels... The puzzle design in the game is great, nice progression too.

 

[Lord Error]

I don't think I've heard of this game before, maybe only once, but the demo is just so great. Bought it right away.

 

[narwhalSTAB]

Only played through the tutorial/first stage so far, but I love this game. Soundtrack is good too.

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

now I need to check the demo :0

 

[Messofanego]

Just finished all the factory levels... The puzzle design in the game is great, nice progression too.

Wow that was fast! Great to know about the pacing.

 

[wouwie]

Played a bit of the demo and it certainly got me interested. Can't say i'm a big fan on how the game looks (compared to for example Braid or Limbo, which i loved visually). But the puzzles seem interesting.

Pity it isn't out on EU PSN yet. I'll try to complete the demo before deciding on a purchase.

 

[kassatsu]

The last 5 levels are brutal, I need to sleep and them come back to it.

 

[namDa65]

This game is now on my radar.
Been looking for good psn releases,
dont play my xbox anymore so i cant be bothered to buy anymore xbla titles.
I like my smaller games on console rather than pc as well. Unless its terreria.

 

[Zeouterlimits]

Dayum, this looks pretty good. Will wait for EU version probably.

 

[Number45]

Nope, since it is one guy programming he had to crunch super hard to get it out early for Spring fever. Expect it in a few months.

Will put aside some PSN credits for the EU launch.

 

[Chesskid1]

thought i recognized the game name

http://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/rgh8r/hey_reddit_the_game_weve_been_working_on_for/

developer posts on reddit. you can ask him questions and crap if you want.

 

[Haunted]

Hey I remember making the thread for the original Flash game on here.

Cool that the prototype was good enough to get them funded to make a proper game out of that (although that prototype was pretty long on its own already).

Definitely on my list to watch.

 

[Katana_Strikes]

Just played the trial.

It's a wonderfully quirky, weird little game. Neat idea too.

I got stuck on the lift/key level though so I gave up.

 

[kassatsu]

Finished all the puzzles, missing a ton of moths but I will do that some other time.

 

[okno]

Just played the trial.

It's a wonderfully quirky, weird little game. Neat idea too.

I got stuck on the lift/key level though so I gave up.

You just have to be quick. The second light source asks as just a platform, no need to touch it.

Played the demo last night, buying it now Really unique game, can't wait to get into it deeper.

 

[Kenshin001]

Tried the demo and bought it but only got a few minutes in before going to work. Odd that there is only one review for the game and it seems like even the IGN reviewer wasn't given a promo copy.

 

[Zia]

Played a bit of the demo and it certainly got me interested. Can't say i'm a big fan on how the game looks (compared to for example Braid or Limbo, which i loved visually).

Closure is definitely more rough hewn, like Ed McMillen's work it's heavily inspired by comix. I don't like it all that much either (the aesthetic comparisons to Limbo are ridiculous; CGI Bergman this is not), but I think where it fails are the tiny, amateurish touches like the logo, menus and various graphical glitches.

Tried the demo and bought it but only got a few minutes in before going to work. Odd that there is only one review for the game and it seems like even the IGN reviewer wasn't given a promo copy.

I don't understand it. The developer was sending out press codes via Twitter yesterday afternoon. Not the way to promote your launch.

 

[kassatsu]

Tried the demo and bought it but only got a few minutes in before going to work. Odd that there is only one review for the game and it seems like even the IGN reviewer wasn't given a promo copy.

Unless the ign reviewer was lying in his opening sentence, hr was playing on a debug. Promo codes only started working after the game was released on the store. He also played like half the puzzles it seems.

 

[Messofanego]

New Challenger (Anthony Carboni) will be showing the game.

Shane Battenhausen, Nick Suttner

Lots of indie developers are pimping it. Guys from Super Meat Boy, Super Time Force, Spelunky, etc.

 

[Wario64]

psnstores will have a stream this Friday

 

[GeoramA]

So just one review so far? For a featured game in a promotion?

Already bought it, but still...

 

[kassatsu]

So just one review so far? For a featured game in a promotion?

Already bought it, but still...

Writing my review now... But yea

 

[FINALBOSS]

Seriously guys...buy this game.


It's absolutely amazing.

 

[Ridley327]

I'm through most of the first world, and what it lacks in the creepiness of the Flash original, it more thank makes up for in puzzle variety.

 

[Chris R]

A PSN game with a demo? Whaaaaaaat? Going to have to download it when I get home and try it out. I have just over $15 left in my wallet too.

 

[FINALBOSS]

A PSN game with a demo? Whaaaaaaat? Going to have to download it when I get home and try it out. I have just over $15 left in my wallet too.

It's definitely a straight up puzzle game...with a super creepy vibe/soundtrack.

I wasn't the biggest fan of Braid, but I'm absolutely loving this.

EDIT: One of the devs re-tweeted my praise.

 

[Corto]

Ok. I'm in. I already played Journey enough... I need something else.

 

[Razlo]

I played the demo, beat it, and then immediately bought the full version. Really inventive game.

 

[kanugo]

Y U no release on VITA?

 

[Cromulent_Word]

PSN gamers need to pick this up. Need need need. It's an inventive, intelligent puzzle game with atmosphere galore.

Or, in short, its a great game made by great dudes who just so happen to be barely in their twenties.

 

[ghibli99]

For those not near a PS3 who want to give the original a shot first:

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/480006

 

[Danielsan]

Wow this looks insane. Will check out the demo.

 

[kassatsu]

http://www.psnstores.com/review/review-closure/

My review - 4/5