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Constant C

Constant C is filled with creativity, laughter, deceiving level design and ruthless platforming segments; it’s charming aesthetics only mask the brutality of the gameplay that’s hidden beneath the surface.
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68%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
88% User Score Based on 26 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 7 reviews

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About Constant C

Constant C is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by International Games System, Co., LTD. and was released on March 11, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Constant C is a 2D puzzle platformer with two core gameplay mechanics - Gravity Shifting and the Time Field. Using these two mechanics in the game, the player controls the momentum of various objects to complete each level. Dive into the world of Constant C, where rules of fundamental physics no longer apply. In a space station far away from Earth, mysterious events have triggered the distortion o…

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88%Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions
  • Innovative and well-executed mechanics involving gravity shifting and time dilation that create unique and engaging puzzles.
  • Polished gameplay with beautiful art, smooth physics, and a fitting atmospheric soundtrack.
  • Challenging puzzles with a good difficulty curve, rewarding problem-solving, and a compelling sci-fi story with humor.
  • Platforming controls can be imprecise due to momentum mechanics, making precise jumps frustrating at times.
  • The pacing and level design are inconsistent, with filler levels and an abrupt introduction of some mechanics late in the game.
  • Technical issues with the Steam client causing crashes, lack of achievements, and cloud save frustrations for some players.

  • gameplay

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 43% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The gameplay of Constant C stands out with its innovative mechanics of gravity switching and time dilation, offering deeply engaging and well-integrated puzzle challenges. While the unique "time bubble" mechanic allows for thoughtful pacing and creative problem-solving, some players note a learning curve with movement physics and critique the pacing and certain level designs. Overall, the gameplay is polished, inventive, and richly rewarding for those who appreciate challenging platformers.

    • “Constant C is a puzzle game with two extremely compelling and well-rounded mechanics: gravity switching and time dilation.”
    • “Unlike some puzzle games where the main mechanic is used sparingly, this game is almost entirely built around these mechanics with a couple of small and really well-rounded twists to the time dilation mechanic.”
    • “Since the time dilation is a fairly confusing mechanic, great pains were taken to make it extremely obvious and easy to know which objects are currently being affected and how they would move if you were to bring them into your field.”
    • “Poor rescue robot must have died 100 times because I shifted gravity left when I should have gone right. The jumping/physics of the gameplay also takes some getting used to. The robot seems to "moon jump," which is appropriate considering the game takes place in a space station, with lots of sliding when landing and momentum to account for when timing the jump.”
    • “While I like those mechanics, the game suffers from poor pacing and uninspiring level design.”
    • “The developer is completely unknown. The screenshots look fine, the trailer is a tad bombastic and shows off the main mechanic of the game fairly well, but it's still a very standard puzzle game.”

  • music

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    73% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for being atmospheric, soothing, and well-suited to the sci-fi and puzzle elements, often serving as an enjoyable and fitting background. While most find the soundtrack great and immersive, a few users noted it can be muted or minimalist, which may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the game's mood and complements its design effectively.

    • “The art and animation are adorable, and the soundtrack fits the game well, being very atmospheric and enjoyable.”
    • “The music is quite good and muted for the most part, making for a good background while you conjure up solutions to these conundrums.”
    • “Great puzzle game with good level design and a nice soundtrack.”
    • “If I had to criticize one thing about the game, besides the fact that I found it immensely frustrating, it was that I didn't really like the music, but you might do.”
    • “At the time of writing, the 'kickass soundtrack' hasn't kicked in yet.”
    • “So far the music has been very soothing, minimalist, or so atmospheric as to be barely present.”

  • story

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The story of Constant C is a sci-fi narrative with an intriguing premise involving a time-stopping anomaly on a space station, blending child-like elements with mature themes. While some players find the plot interesting and well-integrated with game mechanics, others feel it lacks engagement or depth, though the gradual uncovering of the backstory adds a nice touch for those who stick with it. Overall, the story is viewed as a secondary but enjoyable element alongside strong puzzles and gameplay.

    • “The sci-fi story is interesting and well presented, music is great, graphics are great too for the type of game and age it has, and the humoristic touches land.”
    • “Tight controls, great puzzles, and a surprisingly interesting little story too.”
    • “You also gradually unlock the backstory of the space station and yourself, which is another nice touch.”
    • “The story didn't catch my attention and I didn't even pay attention to it.”
    • “However, I'm not sure I have the patience to complete Constant C levels at a rate which would keep me interested in the story.”
    • “Even though the story and dialogue are a little ho-hum, the puzzle design is great.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are praised for being great and fitting well with its unique, charming art style reminiscent of Stealth Bastard Deluxe, effectively complementing the game's creative and atmospheric sci-fi setting.

    • “The sci-fi story is interesting and well presented, music is great, graphics are great too for the type of game and age it has, and the humoristic touches land.”
    • “Constant C is filled with creativity, laughter, deceiving level design, and ruthless platforming segments; its charming aesthetics only mask the brutality of the gameplay that's hidden beneath the surface.”
    • “Constant C has a very unique atmosphere, and the art style reminds me of Stealth Bastard Deluxe; if you've played that, you know what to expect.”

  • emotional

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game presents a touching and entertaining scenario with strong emotional impact, though its challenging mechanics—where interacting with moving or harmful objects results in frequent, violent deaths—add tension and frustration alongside the emotional engagement.

    • “A touching and entertaining little scenario.”

  • atmosphere

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by adorable art and animation reminiscent of Stealth Bastard Deluxe, complemented by a soothing, minimalist soundtrack that enhances the unique and immersive experience.

    • “The art and animation are adorable, and the soundtrack fits the game well, creating a very atmospheric and enjoyable experience.”
    • “Constant C has a very unique atmosphere, with an art style reminiscent of Stealth Bastard Deluxe, giving players a familiar yet distinct feel.”
    • “The music is very soothing and minimalist, contributing to an atmosphere that is subtle and immersive.”

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is well-executed, with effective comedic touches that complement the engaging sci-fi story and overall presentation.

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's stability mechanic causes objects to move normally within a certain radius but instantly freeze in place once they leave that area, creating a consistent and predictable behavior.

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70%Critics’ scoreBased on 7 critic reviews
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Constant C is a casual platformer game. Common tags for Constant C include indie and trading.

Constant C is available on PC, Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and others.

Constant C was released on March 11, 2014.

Constant C was developed by International Games System, Co., LTD..

Constant C has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Constant C for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Constant C is a single player game.

Similar games include Airscape: The Fall of Gravity, Bionic Bay, Scrap Garden, LIMBO, MO:Astray and others.