Degrees of Separation

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Vandal
    Mar 5, 2019
    72
    Degrees of Separation is a very enjoyable puzzle-based game, better played in coop. It’s very original and has a very interesting open structure, but it needs a wider variety of puzzles to prevent it from becoming a little bit repetitive.
  2. PlayStation Country
    Feb 26, 2019
    70
    A well produced puzzle platformer that we want to like but somehow came away from without being too thrilled. Not a bad game, just not distinctive enough to distinguish itself from its peers.
  3. Cultured Vultures
    Feb 22, 2019
    70
    Despite a stunning art style and puzzles as gratifying as they are numerous, a disappointing lack of features prevent Degrees of Separation from outshining others in its genre. When you're willing to overlook the repetition in favour of its intriguing central mechanic, however, this charming title will prove itself worthy of your time.
  5. SpazioGames
    Mar 4, 2019
    60
    Degrees of Separation is difficult to judge. It features a traditional side-scrolling progression with hand-drawn graphic, but it’s somehow limited by its own design. This brings to a lot of puzzles that are actually frustrating instead of brain-ticklers. But this game also features an incredible fairy-tale atmosphere together with a great soundtrack. And are these features that save it from the abyss. But only from it.
  6. Critical Hit
    Feb 28, 2019
    60
    Degrees of Separation is a visually gorgeous and charming game that, while having some innovative mechanics, devolves into tedium due to a poorly paced story and repetitive puzzles .
  7. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Feb 21, 2019
    60
    The entire time I was playing it, all I wanted to do was switch back to The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince.
  8. PlayStation Universe
    Feb 20, 2019
    60
    Degrees of Separation has a great deal of heart built into it. Ember and Rime bring a light but appealing dichotomy to the world that's fun to solve puzzles with. However, both narrative and gameplay pacing suffer greatly due to creative choices. In the right hands, Degrees of Separation could be a personal favorite. However, a great companion is required to overcome this game's frequent, repetitive shortcomings.
  9. JeuxActu
    Feb 27, 2019
    55
    Degrees of Separation shows a great potential, but the platformer suffers from an antique gameplay which feels wrong, whether you're playing solo or in coop.

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 3 out of 16
  1. samirbvr
    Feb 14, 2020
    9
    Bought this to play with my wife. Enjoyed every moment of the game.

    We were into the game primarily for the mechanics and environment. The    Bought this to play with my wife. Enjoyed every moment of the game.

    We were into the game primarily for the mechanics and environment. The way the world split between the players was beautiful and a core part of collecting scarves spread all over the 5 worlds and the castle (a nexus between the worlds)

    The mechanics in each of the 5 worlds were very innovative, something we had not seen in any other game.

    We felt this game hit a perfect balance with the complexity of puzzles. At no time did the puzzles feel too easy, or too convoluted. Mechanics of each world were introduced with just the right difficulty, after which they could be applied to solve other puzzles of gradually increasing complexity. Eureka moments were plenty, and they repeatedly reminded us of the thought that went into designing the puzzles, and crafting the world accordingly.
    As the game was kind of turn based i.e. one player moves and then the other, coop becomes a relaxed affair. Otherwise, coop usually boils down to accurate split-second timing, positioning, etc. which takes away the fun part of a game.

    The number of elements that constituted the puzzles are minimal, limited pretty much to moving doors and ropes, but the number of ways these were used together with each world's mechanic resulted in interesting puzzles.

    Story was something that could not interest us, but the gameplay certainly made up for that.

    This game may not be challenging enough for some, but was certainly worth a complete play-through without feeling redundant or boring anywhere.    … Full Review »
  2. John_II
    Sep 26, 2021
    5
    I like the art style and music. The game play is easy when it's easy.

    But I tried doing this game single player. It's NOT a single player    I like the art style and music. The game play is easy when it's easy.

    But I tried doing this game single player. It's NOT a single player game. Some things I simply could not accomplish because the AI is finicky and I really just needed a person to jump/move when I need them to.

    I have to give credit to the developers who tried hard to make it work single player, but it's just too finicky. LEGO Star Wars handles AI way better, because your second player (the AI) knows all the puzzle solutions and will do their part. So, while they tried, the AI in this game is no match for another person.

    So, if you have a friend - give it a try. Single players move along.    … Full Review »
  3. FuzzyPackRat
    Aug 17, 2020
    6
    Story: 4/10
    Gameplay: 8/10
    Music: 7/10 Animation/Graphics: 7/10 Puzzle co-op game for two. It's one of the more fun co-ops I've played    Story: 4/10
    Gameplay: 8/10
    Music: 7/10
    Animation/Graphics: 7/10

    Puzzle co-op game for two. It's one of the more fun co-ops I've played but the storyline was a little too much- it's nice that there is a story but these characters don't have dialogue sooo maybe the story can be less forced romance and more just combined powers for good? Regardless it's a good puzzle game that doesn't stress you out a bunch. It's a good beginner co-op.

    Takeaways
    Pros: fun puzzles and cool fire and ice type powers.
    Cons: the storyline was not my favorite, sometime it was unclear where to go/controls to use.    … Full Review »
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