Biphase has you take on the role of an individual with bipolar disorder as she explores the abstract world that is painted in red and black.
Story (★★★★★)
✔️ Touches on a heavy topic—the struggles and copes with bipolar disorder
✔️ Well-told symbolic narrative that evokes feelings in players
✔️ Interactive ending that conveys an important message
Gameplay (★★★☆☆)
✔️ 2D puzzle platformer
✔️ Usage of colour switches
✔️ Mind-bending yet logical puzzles
✔️ Difficulty increases at a steady pace
✔️ No ads
❌ Lack of game help
❌ Controls are rather unresponsive
❌ No hints
Graphics (★★★★☆)
✔️ Minimalistic design
✔️ Restricted colour palette
Audio (★★★★☆)
✔️ Serene sound design
✔️ Well-designed soundscape
✔️ Chinese voice over
Verdict (★★★★★★★★☆☆)
Although it does hit the nail right on the head, Biphase still has its share of faults. For instance, the lack of game help and hints so I may just be stuck at any stage for prolonged periods. Not only that, but it’s also a shame that Biphase is a pretty short game (well, unless you find yourself getting stuck at far too many stages).
Nevertheless, its challengingly fun gameplay, symbolic narrative and serene music arrangements are indeed something that sets it apart from others. So, if you’re into a whole lot of 2D platformers and have some spare time to kill, this is definitely something worth investing hours into!
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