Such a great person and a very talented musician. Repeat effectively forever. Intriguing mystery, great soundtrack, something to play to unwind and keep your mind working. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Music is wonderful and something I go back to and listen to often. Notable Video Game Releases: New and Upcoming, November Preview: 19 TV Shows & New Movies to Watch at Home, Release Dates for All Notable Upcoming Games, Music title data, credits, and images provided by, Movie title data, credits, and poster art provided by. There was one point where you have to dive deeper through a crack in the ocean floor and it was pitch black. In Other Waters (Switch) Review. It's not that far off from a walking simulator, but the interesting visuals of those types of games will only come from your mind's eye. In Other Waters is out now on Windows PC and Nintendo Switch. In Other Waters review for Nintendo Switch | It’s deep (in an alien ocean) Following footsteps. The ocean and its fantastic creatures would have no meaning. @ThanosReXXX it's a shame when that happens. I remember when I first saw the Switch trailer, I was incredibly underwhelmed with the gameplay, but the soundtrack was cool. by Joel A. DeWitte - April 14, 2020, 12:57 pm PDT Discuss in talkback! I'm glad you enjoyed it, Stuart- though leaden controls, bad performance and deliberately cumbersome gameplay isn't my cup of tea. An intriguing interface belies the fact that this game is a text adventure in which the text lacks any sense of adventure. A minimalist masterpiece indeed and an early runner for my indie of the year. A game where you explore the vast expanse of an alien sea? This sounds so rad.I was so stoked to see you credit the composer! Can’t wait to dive in to this! Sorry you got let down by it. - A minimalistic adventure full of mystery, intrigue and adventure. In Other Waters is out now for PCs and Switch. Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked), Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues - A Surprisingly Decent Belt-Scrolling Brawler, Dungreed - A Great Roguelite For Those New To The Genre, Carto - A Beautifully-Rendered Puzzler That Loses Its Way Too Quickly, Seven Knights: Time Wanderer - A Tragic Waste Of Time, Mad Rat Dead - A Delightful Mix Of Rhythm Action And Platforming, Some minor performance problems when docked. It has been created for the sole purpose of entertainment and knowledge. @PanurgeJr You make it sound as if reviewers don't have an opinion either. Either way, I think I've made my point quite clearly. it really lends itself well to the story once players get used to it. In fact, the minimal styling helped create a more immersive world, one with an understandable scope. Soon enough though, taking samples of undersea life and later using them to open pathways will become second nature. Intriguing mystery, great soundtrack, something to play to unwind and keep your mind working. Wishlisted it for now. It's just that I was SO disappointed, after having waited so long for something to fill the "Endless Ocean gap" and the reviewer was all waxing lyrical about this to me decidedly dull game, and that triggered me to make that comment. it'd be a much less enjoyable game. Surprisingly, we didn't notice any such problems in handheld mode. Anyone know? © 2020 Hardcore Gamer LLC. Interesting! I’m just there to keep things moving so that Vas can do her job. It's just my personal opinion, after having tried it for myself, that the game just isn't for me, and I found it VERY boring and tedious, and yes, the description of the game IS misleading. This is the perfect game when you are not wanting something with stakes or stress. The swelling and waning of its dulcet tones evoke the sense of natural flow of water or an erratic heartbeat, swishing back and forth. Though the colors of the game — teals and yellows of various shades — are compelling, I want to see the ambers and greens of the ocean floor. The controls will become second nature – you can toggle them on-and-off screen anytime – but the actual meat-and-potatoes movement will never feel smooth. At all. The least they could have done is say "imagine yourself traveling across beautiful, alien oceans and coming all kinds of wonderful creatures" or something along those lines, which would have made it far more clearer at first glance, that this is more of a submarine sim than an actual diving simulator. 2nd one was amazing. Grab all our original games, featuring the DDNet mascot and her friends, from itch.io today! A copy of this game was provided by the publisher for review. I have felt genuine fear and terror in only one game before and that is endless ocean! Thinking about the experience in these terms helps me become more open to the idea of long stretches of map and user interface, where my only meaningful interaction with the world is through Vas’ words. It is a little strange, then, that there are performance hiccups when In Other Waters is played docked. Would recommend it to anyone looking for something simple, nice, and calming. The First Review For Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Is ... Pokémon Sword And Shield Zarude Distribution Announced F... Guide: Pokémon Sword And Shield - All Ash’s Pikachu Codes. That is annoying (handheld). In Other Waters. For those who like their sci-fi on the sophisticated side, it’s one of the year’s hidden gems. This is a game you can take it easy with and just enjoy the story the writers want to take you on. What you're getting here is a story that you're an integral part of, and it's one of the coolest, cleverest games we've played in a long time. In Other Waters is a niche game, and by now you should know whether or not you fit in that niche. Without her, the map of the world would mean nothing without the context she provides; it’d just be dots and lines, nothing else. @ThanosReXXX Ah, the old trick of claiming opinion in an attempt to justify a belief and prevent it from being critiqued. This may be entertaining to some, but it's definitely not for me, and that should be okay. The effect is rather lost when played on the Switch dock with a traditional controller, but to the game's credit, it's still fun like this. Myself and @ThanosReXXX may enjoy a game that plays more like Endless Ocean, but that doesn't mean this one isn't good in its own way, and appealing to others in that same way. I don’t know whether it’s because of how involved the controls feel in action, but the dry act of scanning an area, using the right stick to highlight waypoints and sea life, collecting samples, and exploring further is oddly meditative. So I looked it up and was interested... and now this 9/10 review!? Drab, boring and a total disappointment for those hoping for something along the lines of the brilliant Endless Ocean or Abzu. Each point of interest is accompanied with text describing the area being traveled to, or if yellow dots are strewn around it, I could see what kind of underwater flora or fauna exist there. As you explore, Ellery describes what she sees to you in text, which also displays as part of this in-universe UI. I’ve ventured through tunnels, places that perhaps only few have visited before. In Other Waters, from developer Jump Over The Age, is a unique game that takes place entirely on a map interface. And it's not supposed to. @ThanosReXXX wow. Play as an Artificial Intelligence guiding a stranded xenobiologist through a beautiful and mysterious alien ocean. I just want to complain about the texts being too small. The actions of the game are not entirely unlike that of a point-and-click adventure. This Web site is not endorsed, sponsored, nor otherwise affiliated with Nintendo. That’s the benefit of a game that’s, essentially, all map.