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. PLAY! Zine
    May 13, 2019
    90
    This is visually stunning cooperation platform puzzle game. Great for an indoor date night.
  2. PlaySense
    Mar 4, 2019
    85
    A surprisingly entertaining platformer which creatively throws some puzzle solving your way. The balance between the platforming and puzzle solving sections feels just right. Add to that a very pleasant audiovisual style and you really cannot fault Degrees of Separation in any way. If we're pushing for criticisms, the precision required when solving some puzzles might be the only minor gripe we could think of but that's really all. Great fun and highly recommended.
  3. Video Chums
    Feb 27, 2019
    80
    Cooperative games don't get much better than Degrees of Separation. Its ingenious puzzle design and open-ended campaign are perfect for co-op fun while the gorgeous visuals and storybook narrative make it all the more engaging.
  5. The Indie Game Website
    Feb 22, 2019
    80
    In a sea of seemingly endless Metroidvanias, combat-heavy roguelikes and general run-and-gunners, the tranquil pacing and puzzle focus of Degrees of Separation feels like a welcome respite. The gameplay is easy enough to figure out with almost no prompting, the story is charming, and the presentation is lovely. So, by all means, play it with someone you love!

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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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