I picked up this game in a Humble Bundle, and after five minutes I assumed it was just a Minecraft clone. The fact that it seems so much like Minecraft at first is probably the reason this game has gotten some mixed reviews, but I think that if you go into the game knowing what it really is, than you'll get a great experience.
What it is is a game about being alone on the ocean floor.I picked up this game in a Humble Bundle, and after five minutes I assumed it was just a Minecraft clone. The fact that it seems so much like Minecraft at first is probably the reason this game has gotten some mixed reviews, but I think that if you go into the game knowing what it really is, than you'll get a great experience.
What it is is a game about being alone on the ocean floor. There are no other humans, just creatures, some of which you can eat, and others of which want to eat you. The entire game was both serene and nerve-wracking, as I spent much of my time treading the ocean floor and enjoying the gorgeous visuals and music, but wondering if a shark was suddenly going to attack me out of nowhere.
I think it's also important to go into this game knowing that it's an indie title. Both the visuals and the mechanics are pretty bare bones, but I personally think that works in the game's favor. Nothing was ever too complicated and I didn't break up my game time running to the wiki or figuring out how things fit together. Everything is simple, which gave me the freedom to spend my time wandering and enjoying the game's atmosphere, which is the area where it shines.
Overall, I loved this game. The building and crafting aren't as sophisticated as Minecraft, but if those are the things you're looking for then you should just go and play Minecraft. If you want a great atmosphere, brutal survival mechanics and to know what it's like to wander alone at the bottom of the ocean, play this game, now.… Expand