Semblance
Release date: Jul 24, 2018
Developers: Nyamakop
Publishers: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese

Semblance is an innovative platformer with deformable terrain, set in a beautiful minimalist world. It’s a game that asks, what if you could deform and reshape the world itself? Semblance takes the idea of a ‘platform’ in a platformer and turns it on its head. What if platforms were actually part of the gameplay, part of the way you solved problems? Explore a world where the default is soft, where the property of 'hardness' doesn't exist. Each of the game's three worlds explore a new consequence of a planet that can shift, change and deform. Beat back the strange, crystalline infection of hard material by freeing the world's life essences and uncover the dark cause for its appearance Unique and innovative deforming platform gameplay: Can’t reach a collectible? Just deform and elevate a piece of the ground so that the point you jump from is higher. Nasty spikes in the way? Just deform and push-down the ground lower so that you can pass by. Squish, bounce, squash and transform the world- and yourself to solve problems. Beautiful Minimalist Aesthetic Design: Explore 3 worlds bursting with colorful minimalist charm, quirky critters, and calming vistas. Become hypnotized by each world's dynamically layered score, each with a hint of African aural distinction. Explore non-linearly The game allows you to move between puzzles as you wish, never forcing you to find a solution in order to progress and enabling you to come back later. Similarly, the game's narrative is presented expansively, allowing you to explore- and piece together the story for yourself as you roam the game. 

Press reviews: “In a year with more than a few solid platformers, Semblance still manages to stand out.” 9/10 – Destructoid “A slight but smart adventure it's hard not to be charmed by.” [Recommended] – Eurogamer “This is a properly good debut from South African developer Nyamakop, and a genuinely interesting take on puzzle platforming.” Rock, Paper, Shotgun