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Metascore
93 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critics What's this?

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4.8 out of 10

Generally unfavorable- based on 5 Ratings

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  • Summary: Blurring the lines between games and interactive art, Contre Jour welcomes you to a hauntingly beautiful world shaped by the interplay of light and darkness. Use your finger to morph the landscape, propelling the mysterious creature Petit to safety. Pull, swipe, and tap gadgets such as tendrils, air geysers, and pulleys to complete clever puzzles. Set to a poignant orchestrated soundtrack from composer David Ari Leon, Contre Jour both delights and bedevils from start to finish. Best Handheld/Mobile Game ‹ E3 Game Critics Award, Official Nominee Best Mobile Game of E3 ‹ GamePro Best Mobile Game of E3 Finalist ‹ IGN Best Mobile/Handheld Game of E3 Nominee ‹ Game Critics Awards Press Quotes "Contre Jour…seems like the complete package. It has challenging physics-based puzzles, a unique gameplay hook, beautiful graphics, and an eerie soundtrack. Keep a gigantic, rolling eyeball out for this game…” — Slide To Play “I'm totally loving the look and feel of this one.” — TouchArcade “It's a seriously gorgeous and addictive game, and I can't wait for it to come out.” — IGN “The star of [E3] was Contre Jour, a darkly-weird platformer where you manipulate the ground around you.” — GamePro Contre Jour Highlights • Three chapters featuring sixty unique levels, as well as one hundred and eighty collectable lights, will have you playing for hours and hours. • Use extremely intuitive controls to change the environment around you. • Ten different interactive elements to master; portals, slingshots, tentacles, blowers and more. • Stunning visual style places Contre Jour in a league of it’s own – simply one of the most beautiful games of the year. • Rich, organic and original soundtrack by David Ari Leon perfectly matches Petit’s journey. Get some headphones and lose yourself in the world of Contre Jour. • Unlock a variety of achievements as you play, can you find them all? For more information or support, please visit www.chillingo.com… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. AppSmile
    Aug 26, 2011
    100
    Mixing elements from a variety of popular casual fare, Contre Jour manages to create a highly-engaging experience that delights at every turn.
  2. Modojo
    Aug 25, 2011
    100
    Contre Jour HD is a crowning achievement, an app that earned every one of its five stars. Smart, attractive and fun, it's one of the best reasons to own an iPhone or iPad.
  3. Gamer.no
    Sep 16, 2011
    70
    Contre Jour ends up being -- despite some small flaws -- a good physics based iOS game. A well thought out game mechanic revolving around manipulating the terrain lies as a solid foundation, and every level completed feels like a small triumph.

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  1. Jack57
    10
    This game is brilliant. It's nothing like any other game in spite of what some say. It's challenging yet relaxing, never too hard to be enjoyable. Strongly recommended!… Expand
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