Projection: First Light
| Projection: First Light | |
|---|---|
| Release | iOS September 19, 2019 Windows, PS4, Xbox One, Switch September 29, 2019 |
| Genre(s) | Puzzle, Platform |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Projection: First Light is a
Gameplay and development
The player controls two objects: the protagonist, a little shadow puppet girl named Greta, and a physical ball of light. Using the ball of light, the player can manipulate shadows which become solid and allow Greta to walk on. The length and angle of the shadows depends on the positioning of the ball of light. The game doesn't use any dialogue to explain the story, instead using characters' actions and visual cues. Head developer Michael Chu explained his inspiration was from playing with shadows on the wall as a child, and realized there were a lot of ways shadows could be used in game development.[7] After deciding on the shadow puppet style, they researched it by visiting puppeteer Richard Bradshaw, who gave them a tour of his workshop and gave them a demonstration of creating a shadow puppet as a reference for artist Yosha Noesjirwan.[8] Noesjirwan also gained insight for the Indonesian shadow puppets through his parents.[9]
Projection: First Light won a spot in the 2017 Reception
Publication Score 
[11]TouchArcade 
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Notes
- ^ Additional development by SweatyChair.
References
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- ^ "'Projection: First Light' PAX East 2018 Hands-On | Marooners' Rock". Marooners' Rock. April 12, 2018. Archived from the original on March 15, 2019. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
- ^ "Projection: First Light Will Bring Shadow Puppetry to the Nintendo Switch". Nintendo Life. October 2, 2017. Archived from the original on October 4, 2017. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ "Projection: First Light – An Interview with Michael Chu". Puppet Place News. February 13, 2018. Archived from the original on April 16, 2018. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ "Projection: First Light Brings Enlightened Puzzle-Platforming to Consoles". Gameranx. October 3, 2017. Archived from the original on October 5, 2017. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ "Projection: First Light – An Interview with Michael Chu". Puppet Place News. February 13, 2018. Archived from the original on April 16, 2018. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ "Projection Plays With Beautiful Shadows Of The Past". Kotaku Australia. February 16, 2016. Archived from the original on March 13, 2018. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ Velasquez, Sergio (October 10, 2019). "Apple Arcade: 'Projection: First Light' Review – A Dark, Cute Journey". TouchArcade. Archived from the original on March 10, 2020. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- ^ http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/projection_first_light
- ^ "PAX AUS Indie Showcase 2017". aus.paxsite.com. Archived from the original on May 7, 2018. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ "Projection Plays With Beautiful Shadows Of The Past". Kotaku Australia. February 16, 2016. Archived from the original on March 13, 2018. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ "Projection: First Light Will Bring Shadow Puppetry to the Nintendo Switch". Nintendo Life. October 2, 2017. Archived from the original on October 4, 2017. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ "PAX East 2018 | 'Projection' Shedding Light on Indie Games | The Young Folks". www.theyoungfolks.com. April 14, 2018. Archived from the original on January 13, 2020. Retrieved April 15, 2018.