140

Released on a PC platform, PS4, etc. 140 is the work of an independent Carlsen Games studio consisting of four people: Jeppe Carlsen, Jakob Schmid, Niels Fyrst and Andreas Peitersen. The authors' ambition was to create a platformer where the main emphasis would be on rhythm.

Mechanics

The game is devoid of any storyline layer, and while playing, the player controls the movement of a small geometric figure, which, depending on the situation, takes the shape of a circle, a square or a triangle. His task is to overcome a scrolling board full of obstacles and reach the exit in the form of a large, grey circle. However, the game in 140 differs significantly from the patterns known from other platform games. Above all, dexterity and reflexes, as well as a sense of rhythm, are as important in the course of the game. When jumping over obstacles, the player must try to adapt his actions to the music resounding in the background. Otherwise, the composition of the board changes, which may result in falling into a flickering, grey block and loss of "life".