Diluvion

Diluvion is something I really sunk my teeth into, and though there were some snags, I thoroughly enjoyed my time. The excitement of exploring the deepest nooks and crannies of a fictional ocean is something I kept with me throughout my play through, wondering what mysterious creatures lurked beneath me. With a little bit more polish I can see Diluvion sitting in the top seller chart for a while.

With Diluvion you can explore a vast underwater world and fight submarines and dangerous creatures. If you can manage and control your submarine.

Described as "Dark Souls underwater," this tactical action game is a brief, but fun little journey.

An interesting setting let down by frustrating checkpoints and rough UI.

Diluvion is neither especially pretty nor polished, it can be frustrating and its low budget is obvious, but despite all that I stayed in the office after hours to play it not because I had to, but because I wanted to. Leisurely exploration of a silent, atmospheric underwater world is surprisingly enjoyable. [04/2017, p.54]

The portrait of civilization beneath the ocean surface is designed for those who don´t require continuous action and detailed story, but rather explore the game world as pioneers, who also go easy on some flaws and issues.

Diluvion is a beautiful game to look at, but exploring can get a bit dull after a while. The camera is not really great, the controls aren't either, but the combat system works well.

All of its issues are worth enduring for the haunting and beautiful world that Diluvion portrays. The limited draw distance, slow movement speed and near-total lack of signposting will grate on players looking for immediate thrills, but I find it praiseworthy that Arachnid would place so many deliberate handicaps on the player in service of atmosphere and immersion — it’s a spell that worked on me the vast majority of its running time. Many games render alien worlds, but Dilvuion actually transported me to one.

Arachnid Studios' game reminds me of the first Gothic - it's incredibly buggy but intrigues you with its setting and atmosphere. If you can forgive some of its serious issues, Diluvion should win you over. It's a pity, though, that this underwater exploration too often looks like a typical crowdfunded indie game and not a true gem.

Quotation forthcoming.

Diluvion is a gorgeous exploration game with an unpolished user interface and an uninspired narrative. Lovers of submarine exploration will love it, but gamers looking for a complete package will definitely feel something’s lacking.

Developers Arachnid games have created a world the is full of charm that is very vivid and fun, the game certainly has issues with its technical state and the horrendously frustrating camera but still provides an enjoyable experience.

When the game is at its best, it provides exactly what a video game about a submarine should provide -- that childlike sense of wonder and adventure that can only come from a new discovery or a narrow escape from a tough battle. It is just a shame that the game is hampered by some major flaws that shouldn't have been terribly difficult to avoid. If you can stick with the game, it rewards you suitably. When the credits rolled, I was left smiling, with a positive impression of the game, but that was only five hours or so after I decided to quit the game and never pick it back up again.

A spectacle first and a game second. It’s wonderful to look at, listen to and experience. You could easily get lost in this subterranean adventure, but the lackluster controls and repetitive gameplay chip away at the luxurious coat of paint, and you may start to forget about those few fascinating moments of tense exploration. Whilst it is a competent experience and offers some fresh new ideas, you may find yourself bogged down by some of the game’s less polished attributes.

Although it isn’t an exploration game per se Diluvion remains full of wonders, as long as you remember nothing is instantaneous underwater. Movement will be clumsy but graceful, and each vista carries either riches or treacherous death. The unknown beckons. Diluvion tugs at the soul of the land-bound adventurer that longs to experience the mysteries of the deep. It ties together RPG elements, resource management, combat, and the salty appeal of a marine environment in a brilliant blend of whimsical and exciting.

Good proposal, good ideas and good influences. Diluvion is a nice game with some problems about controls and variety of situations, and with a great artistic work.

It is still an icy tomb, but even the wrecks are rather glorious once you get up close to them (and loot them for rare books and whatnot).

Diluvion is at its best when allowing you to pilot your sub wherever you want at your leisure. It’s almost marred by the addition of any combat, as awkward and inaccurate controls often make it more frustrating than exciting.

Diluvion is the type of game you'd like to see more of, as soon as the credits roll down the screen. The Jules Verne-like world is fascinating, but there's too much missing to really be worth it.

While Diluvion shows off some great ideas and a very distinctive artdesign, the execution of all the ideas seems superficial at times. Unfortunately this deep sea adventure lacks depth…

It's a lesson in wonderful concept and poor execution. If you were looking for the next Subnautica or Sunless Sea, this isn't quite there.

Diluvion is a wonderful-to-see boring-to-play game, which squanders the chance to emerge from the depths because of its repetition.

Diluvion has really good ideas to be more than a submarine shooter, but the execution isn't that good. We recommend it if you like this type of setting.

Like many other indie games, Diluvion is packed with great ideas but suffers from a lack of polish and budget, to the point where we would have loved to see it as a triple A game.

Diluvion brings submarine post-apocalyptic exploration based on the Jules Verne novel, but fails on multiple aspects when the game is running. Very good ideas but not a great performance.

Diluvion is a submarine adventure with lofty goals that largely falls short. Still quite a serviceable experience, but ultimately a rough and insubstantial one.

A source of escapist fun for those who enjoys exploring underwater worlds and an intimidating bug-riddled leviathan for everyone else.

Good ideas but not the best way of making them true.

The post apocalyptic world of Diluvion has a steampunk mixed with sci-fi feel to it, and the story reflects that too. I just wish there was less travelling from A to B, or a busier, more detailed landscape to explore along the way.

Diluvion has a fresh setting, but hasn't had enough thought put into its systems to maintain interest. [March 2017, p.69]

And therein lies the true tragedy of Diluvion. For every one fresh, intriguing, and delightful element it brings to the table, the act of getting to experience any of it is an exercise in frustration. And while the story answers the questions posed at the outset, more often than not those answers aren’t worth the Sisyphean effort it takes to find them.

Diluvion has an interesting art style but the repetitive gameplay, along with sometimes irritating navigation, checkpoints and controls, may put some players off.