Portabliss: NightSky (3DS eShop)
This is Portabliss, a column about downloadable games that can be played on the go. I can never think, or write, about NightSky without using the word “meditative.” So I’m just going with it. NightSky is meditative in the extreme. It throws calm and serene imagery all up in your face. It’s not overly easy; rather, the combination of clever level placement, soothing music and subtly beautiful visuals make the whole experience more … well, meditative.
When the 3DS port was first announced, Nicalis producer Tyrone Rodriguez told us it wouldn’t display in 3D. However, the final game does include stereoscopic visuals. “We tried it and it looked better than we thought,” Rodriguez explained to Joystiq, simply. “But then we had to ditch the gyro,” referring to plans to use tilt controls.Gallery: NightSky (3DS eShop)Continue reading Portabliss: NightSky (3DS eShop)Portabliss: NightSky (3DS eShop) originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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