Draft:One Hand Clapping (video game)

One Hand Clapping is a 2020 indie vocal puzzle platformer, in this game the player uses their voice to help the protagonist journey through the world.

Players can either sing or hum, to solve puzzles. it’s a relaxing experience to boost confidence in people’s abilities to sing.

Gameplay
This game lets the player exclusively use a microphone, meaning that if the player doesn’t have a microphone they cant play the game. players can hold notes, change their pitch & sing in different tones.

Players can make a bridge using their voice or solve a puzzle using their voice too.

Development
it originally started as a small, student project from Southern California University by Thomas Wilson in 2016. which grew into a larger project in 2018. how he got the idea of the project was from music, the art form itself. Thomas’s general idea was: “What makes singing in the shower so enjoyable, why is karaoke so liberating?” He also wanted to boost people’s confidence in singing.

Artstyle
Tamara Chang, the art director for the project was inspired by Mesopotamian & Early Islamic architecture. as it fits with the music vibe of the project.

Reception
OpenCritic praised the game for its creative approach, flourishing graphics & design. But criticize it for its exclusivity of non-mic players & repetitive puzzle.

the game hasn’t been rated by more notable critics like IGN or GameSpot.