UPDATE: E3 2018 Impressions by Nathan Stevens:
Created by a 20 year old, this game is super interesting and full of wonder. Install reminded me of the game Antichamber due to the puzzles and somewhat abstract elements of the game. It isn’t a clone though because there is a storyline that takes place in a hotel. That gives a good contrast compared to only solving puzzles over and over again. Definitely an enjoyable experience.
Impressions by Hemal Patel:
We sat with the developer of Spectrum Retreat, and walked through the initial level of the game, and discussed the gameplay mechanics. The game is pretty much made up of puzzles and getting through the area to get access to other parts inside the world, something similar to The Witness. Spectrum Retreat takes you through a story of the protagonist, who is staying in a hotel and is not allowed to go out, and somehow has to get through to finding the way out of the world itself. Also the protagonist has to stay vigilant and not let the hotel staff know what the player is up to.
The puzzles are extremely fun as from what we discussed with the developer, we found out that the puzzles can be solved as fast as 15 mins but can take double the time as well based on the player’s problem solving capability. Also we discussed the number of puzzles on each level which increases exponentially increasing the difficulty as well. We are looking forward to the game!
London, United Kingdom – BAFTA Young Game Designer winner, Dan Smith, and publisher, Ripstone Games, are pleased to share the first gameplay footage of the upcoming first-person puzzler, The Spectrum Retreat. The all new gameplay and commentary details the pristinely eerie Penrose Hotel and unique color-coded puzzles devised by the young game designer, showing how the basic color swapping mechanics learnt in early levels will become increasingly complex later in the game. In addition, the footage hints at the narrative arc of the The Spectrum Retreat and the potential turmoil players might experience within its walls.
The Spectrum Retreat takes place in the near future at The Penrose hotel, a peaceful yet unsettling refuge from the outside world. As a valued guest, your existence is embedded into the corridors and guest rooms of The Penrose. Through exploration of the striking art-deco hotel, you will begin to uncover the mysteries of both The Penrose and the uncertainties surrounding your current stay. Your desire to unearth the truth is obstructed by an array of color coded first-person puzzles, mind-bending physics challenges and the growing fear of exposing your true intentions.
Check Out The Spectrum Retreat Gameplay Video with Developer Dan Smith Commentary:
The Spectrum Retreat is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch this summer. For more information, visit the game’s webpage on the Ripstone website.
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