Same here. Actually, once I figured out how to "clone up" and "clone down" the game instantly clicked with me. I bought this on impulse and played a shit ton of it already. I feel like I got really far. All the puzzles are so perfect and digestible. Everything's just clicking with me so far. Loving this. Gotta say a lot of these Indie games as of late have been really doing it for me (especially having just come off the amazing, GOTY material that is Xeno Clash 2!) =D
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The Swapper |OT| that other new indie game jon blow loves
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Same here. Actually, once I figured out how to "clone up" and "clone down" the game instantly clicked with me. I bought this on impulse and played a shit ton of it already. I feel like I got really far. All the puzzles are so perfect and digestible. Everything's just clicking with me so far. Loving this. Gotta say a lot of these Indie games as of late have been really doing it for me (especially having just come off the amazing, GOTY material that is Xeno Clash 2!) =D
Spinning Plates
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Hope we don't have to wait too long for this to come to XBLA.
piratepwnsninja
Member
Its kind of Metroid meets Oddworld meets Neverhood. I'm really digging it so far.
Stallion Free
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It would be playable, but it would probably benefit from a bit of sticky aim.
indigo-cyclops
Member
I'd guess 5-6 hours depending on play-style. I've got about 3 hours on the game and it feels I'm past the halfway mark a bit. Supposedly there are multiple endings as well...
Also the puzzles really pick up later on. I'm stumped by a few of them that I just can't figure out. We'll see how it goes next session. Fucking love the game so much.
AHA-Lambda
Member
Definitely got my eye on this after hearing everyone rave about it 
d00d3n
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Rock Paper Shotgun were exceedingly positive in their WOT-I-THINK. Everyone seems to like it in this thread. Damn, I am not having much luck trying to wait for Steam sales these days.
Stallion Free
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Yeah Steam wallet funds destroyed my resolve to wait. I'm incredibly pleased with the purchase though. I like the mechanics better than Braid's.
Support a good game at full price! It's hardly expensive
The_Player
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Where's the save folder location and how to change resolution?
edit: found, it's in the documents folder.
edit: found, it's in the documents folder.
Stallion Free
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Damnnnnnnn some of these rooms are clever.
IcyRhythms
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Sounds like I should throw down the $11.24 on this
I feel like most of neogaf is focused on next gen junk.. not enough focus on game discussion.
Seeing most the threads each day PS4/Xbox One is really starting burn me out and its only going to get worse come e3..
Anyways am going to start this tonight after work, looks and sounds great.
Stallion Free
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The map setup is really slick. It makes managing your current goals super easy which is nice when you have like 6+ rooms to figure out.
I'm having performance issues as well. I have a relatively powerful computer (i7 920 @ 3.8GHz, GTX670) and even with VSYNC off I get no more than 35fps, and it frequently dips down to around 20. Due to the nature of the gameplay it doesn't ruin the experience, but it is frustrating.
Yep - so much of GAF is "tired" of gaming until the new consoles come out.
This right here is creativity - how can you possibly get bored when games like this exist - absolutely awesome so far.
RyanReedyMusic
Banned
This game is so atmospheric it makes me so warm and fuzzy inside. I love the story as well. The lighting is absolutely amazing. It fits the mood so perfectly.
Stallion Free
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Haha wtf the 10 achievements each represent a super secret hidden rooms. I was wondering what the hell they meant.
Ghost Dad the Whip
Member
oh, please tell us more. Brilliant stuff, this.
Messofanego
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NeoGAF doesn't play games, just love arguing endlessly about them
Got to give more time to this, I have a feeling this will get even better. Could be a GOTY contender.
Stallion Free
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The problem with helping someone with the puzzles is that they are designed in an abstract enough way that I kinda just forget the solution immediately afterwards. I remember finishing that puzzle, but to help or even hint I would need to just replay it.
I got stuck on that one for a long time myself, and just gave up on it. I'll revisit it tonight to see if something clicks.
YianGaruga
Banned
Just beat the game, it's relatively short, my Steam playtime says 4.8 hours.
I'll play it again to find some of the super secret hidden messages (only found 1/10 and I actually tried to look around) and for some reason I missed Log #13 and Watcher #23, if those even exist, since they're normally shown on the map.
As I said, really pretty game, great puzzles, interesting narrative, not sure if the $15 pricetag is appropriate though. Not as much content as I would have liked, the crazy amount of polish kind of makes up for that though.
I'll play it again to find some of the super secret hidden messages (only found 1/10 and I actually tried to look around) and for some reason I missed Log #13 and Watcher #23, if those even exist, since they're normally shown on the map.
As I said, really pretty game, great puzzles, interesting narrative, not sure if the $15 pricetag is appropriate though. Not as much content as I would have liked, the crazy amount of polish kind of makes up for that though.
SapientWolf
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I halfway remember that from PAX ages ago. This small hint may or may not apply:Can someone please clue me in on how to solve this room? I run out of clones and can't figure out how to get rid of one. Any clues?
You can control a clone by running against a wall.
Hmmm, I do know that, but in context with this puzzle that gives me an idea.
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Just finished it. Out of the whole set I'd say there was only one puzzle that I didn't like the design of. Amusingly enough, it felt like a very Braid puzzle to me.
Shuggah_Daddy
Banned
wow absolutely loving this game so far. really good stuff. who ever said moon/alien hybrid pretty much hit the nail on the head. dat atmosphere!
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I played for about two hours. Figuring out puzzles is a rewarding experience for sure, I didn't want to get burnt out though so I'm done for the night. Figuring out the
was mind blowing, especially because the environment teaches you through the puzzles instead of being tutorialized through words.
The title to this OT sucks, it has nothing to do with Jonathan Blow besides him gushing over it. It should be something like The Swapper |OT| Not Another Clonevania. I still like you though SalsaShark.
floating mechanic
Floating and pushing yourself around space with the swapping gun is also awesome.
The title to this OT sucks, it has nothing to do with Jonathan Blow besides him gushing over it. It should be something like The Swapper |OT| Not Another Clonevania. I still like you though SalsaShark.
Just finished it after 5 hours. I like how the game lets you skip puzzles and come back to it later (you'll need to anyway) instead of just being stuck if you can't figure it out. That kind of design means they can introduce way harder puzzles early on without worrying the player might get stuck. I think most players should be able to solve them if they keep progressing with the easier ones. Very interesting how it teaches you a lot of new techniques with absolutely nothing else than the prompts at the start of the game to left click / right click.
I had no idea there were any super secret rooms tho, nice to see a game that doesn't give achievements freely! Going through it again doesn't seem a big deal since I already know the solutions.
I had no idea there were any super secret rooms tho, nice to see a game that doesn't give achievements freely! Going through it again doesn't seem a big deal since I already know the solutions.
AnkhWeasel
Member
Well, that was fantastic.
And yeah, I didn't even see a hint of any secret rooms.
And yeah, I didn't even see a hint of any secret rooms.
How long did it take you? I'm like 2.7 hours played according to Steam and have like
40-60 orbs
And for anyone who's in the middle, did you get a log entry #13? I can't see any unexamined memory terminals on the map, yet there isn't an entry #13.
Also one quick question about an audio comment halfway through the game:
The voice says something about "Did you see any survivors" like she was going to follow up with "did you wonder why that is?", but I died as she was talking and she didn't repeat it. Does anyone happen to remember if she said anything else at that point in time? It was before I got to the solar panels.
Assuming I'm halfway through, the puzzles are pretty clever, the atmosphere is good though the visuals are ultra vague and blurry, and mostly only the text and plot kind of bug me. I'll write more when I finish.
Whoops just saw this. So maybe log #13 doesn't exist, or else it's hidden. I don't think I've found any secret
rooms or messages but I don't know what they would look like if I did...
The_Player
Member
Just finished the game. Can someone clarify the endings to me?
There's one in the gardens, hidden behind the wall in the pit. There's message from home number two, didn't stumble upon any others.
I chose to swap, what would be if you decide to stay at planet?
There's one in the gardens, hidden behind the wall in the pit. There's message from home number two, didn't stumble upon any others.
SanguineShark
Member
I'm surprised this game isn't getting more attention. I'll be honest, I had no idea what I was looking at when first seeing the trailer weeks ago. Seemed awfully vague, but the artstyle had me intrigued. All the positive buzz is tempting me. Only thing holding me back is I'm not sure if I've grown tired of puzzlers. Maybe when I get some extra steam credit off the marketplace.
All of you swapper loving guys, should check out the current Indie thread as well, lots of other interesting Indies to play:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=572913
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=572913