The game is playable either as a single player game or as local co-op. The levels themselves are fairly open and non-linear, you have the option to backtrack and explore areas that open up as your progress, also there are multiple way-points throughout the levels that you can use as a fast travel warp system to get around the levels quicker. The waypoints allow you to quickly travel around the game’s levels Some scarves are also not immediately obtainable and will require revisiting the level in the future.
Some of the scarves are fairly easy to get while others require manipulation of the environment to obtain. The goal of each level is to collect black & white scarves that are used to open up the next area. This mechanic makes precise character placement and placement of the rift the key to solving puzzles. The most interesting mechanic is when it comes to water, not surprisingly Rime freezes water and can walk across the surface while Ember keeps the water liquid and she can run underneath. Other puzzle mechanics are introduced as you progress, Rime can make snowballs to create a platform to access higher ledges, Ember can melt the snowball again to help roll it through tight spots, there are a number of geothermal vents that can launch Ember onto ledges, Rime has the ability to turn those vents off so Ember can walk without getting pushed around. The beginning of the game has fairly simple mechanics, for example there are a number of lanterns that will raise a platform if warmed by Ember and lower a platform if cooled by Rime. The whole game-play loop is manipulating the warm and cold areas to solve puzzles and traverse through the different areas. The screen is constantly split in half with Rime’s area being cold and frozen while Ember’s area is warm and vibrant. One thing that is immediately clear is that the main puzzle mechanic behind Degrees of Separation is unique and I found it to be quite refreshing and interesting. The rift between Ember and Rime Game-play: Throughout Ember and Rime’s journey they will use these combined elemental powers to solve puzzles, open pathways, and ultimately find the answers to what is threatening their kingdom.
Ember’s immediate area is surrounded by warmth and light, Rime’s area is dark and cool.
The uniqueness of the game becomes apparent after they meet up, the characters are separated by a barrier that is constantly between them. Whether you play solo or co-op the game is played using two characters, Ember the fire girl and Rime the ice boy. Degrees of Separation is 2D puzzle platforming game that was designed to be played solo or local co-op, it was announced that an online co-op mode is planned for a future update.
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