Darwin’s Paradox: Small Idea, Huge Impact

Darwin’s Paradox may, at first glance, appear to be a simple platformer done in an indie-style game. However, it soon becomes evident that the game is not your typical platformer gaming experience. Instead of playing the role of “hero,” you have the role of an ordinary octopus, which must find a way to live within the human world.

Freshness and Creativity in Gameplay

Instead of emphasis on combat, this particular game is more about movement, stealth, and survival. You can climb on objects, hide or conceal yourself within small spaces, and find some clever way of interacting with the environment. This makes for an engaging and new experience at each level.

A Slower, Smarter Gaming Experience

This game works at a much slower pace than traditional platformers. You’re encouraged to look, think, and adjust your strategy based on what you see and hear. Thus, it feels more like a puzzle than a traditional high-speed action platformer.

Unique Style and Appeal

With its soft animated graphics, the game has a very cinematic quality to it. Where many of the major franchise titles all focus on the scope and/or size of the game or the detail of the graphics, this game focuses more on creativity and originality which is why it stands out.

Conclusion

The focus of Darwin’s Paradox is not to be the largest video game. Rather, it has created a niche for itself by focusing all its efforts on being DIFFERENT—this is what makes it work.