Semispheres
- February 14, 2017
- Vivid Helix
Semispheres is a smart, relaxing, and challenging puzzler that brings fresh ideas to the genre.
Semispheres is a single-player stealth puzzle game with a unique twist: it uses a split-screen mechanic to put you in control of two characters simultaneously. The goal is to solve increasingly complex puzzles by reuniting the parallel worlds of Semispheres, using abilities like portals, side-swapping, and teleporting to evade sentries. With over 50 levels, an immersive ambient soundtrack, and a focus on brain-teasing challenges, Semispheres offers a meditative and engaging experience.
Reviews
- gameplay37 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- story13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- music13 mentions
- 77 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Critic Reviews
Semispheres Review
What Semispheres lacks in quantity it more than makes up for it with quality. It's entirely possible to get through every puzzle in just a few short hours, but a reasonably high skill threshold and thought-provoking design ensure the experience remains memorable from start to finish. By having each Joy-Con correspond with each sphere, multiplayer is incredibly natural and comfortable. For that alone, the Switch port comes off as the definitive version. With a truly meditative ambience and stellar puzzle design, Semispheres can be enjoyed in blissful solitude just as much as in the company of a good friend.
80%Semispheres (Switch) Review
Just sit back, relax, and take a hit off this chill puzzle game, man.
75%Semispheres Review
There are plenty of puzzlers out there, but there’s just something special about the way this implements such a peaceful, meditative stance.
80%