That’s an important point to remember up top as we move further into the game: the idea, the Vision of the game, is true throughout. It’s a great idea, and I love what the developers were doing in terms of helping more people connect. It’s a pretty straightforward affair in terms of story, but the gist is that you understand how much more is in store thanks to music, song and being unafraid to connect to others through your shared ideas. Benevolent entities who believe in your song, and want you to go far and wide to discover where you can be taken through the majesty of music. There are those who shoot you curious, accusing glares, but you don’t care: the song drives you forward to find new and better realms ahead. You open your mouth and let out the tunes, and suddenly the world begins to change. One Hand Clapping is an artistic puzzle platformer that goes by the simple tagline of “Sing Your Song.” You play a small, meek character that begins in the chilling gloom of Silent City and realizes that there’s so much more to the world through the power of singing. So when it comes to Bad Dream Games’ One Hand Clapping, the question remains: how did we succeed, and how did we fall short? To find that perfect balance you need to be in the right place at the right time in the video game timeline, which started back in the 40s and stretches into the forever future. It’s not unfair to say that wildly ambitious games with a fantastic vision were limited by the technology of its time (looking at you, 80s), but, reversely, games that are driven by wonderful interfaces are shallow due to there not being a vested interest in the creation. Sure, we also have to worry about budget, publishers, bugs, etc., but those three core ideas drive what a game can be, wants to be and ultimately is. In today’s world of artistic gaming and stunning creations, games seem to be limited and constrained by three main ideas: Vision, Ambition and Technology. One Hand Clapping Developer: Bad Dream Games Publisher: HandyGames Reviewed On: Nintendo Switch Also Available On: PC, Xbox
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