Mark of the Deep

Mark of the Deep is a title that shines in its purpose, delivering beautiful visuals and an engaging soundtrack. However, the lack of innovation in gameplay and the difficulty limit the game's potential a bit. I recommend the game to players looking for an immersive and relaxing experience.

Mark of the Deep is a title that knows how to take advantage of the best of the metroidvania and soulslike genres to create an engaging and challenging adventure. With accessible mechanics and a friendly learning curve, the game manages to balance exploration, intense combat and captivating narrative, resulting in a memorable experience. The mysterious setting, combined with the well-developed mythology, makes Rookie's journey immersive and rewarding. Despite some inconsistencies, especially in the dubbing, the game stands out as an excellent example of the potential of the Brazilian industry and can already be considered one of the best games ever developed in Brazil.

It may not look overly original on the surface, but dive a little further and Mark of the Deep is an engaging, compelling little adventure.

Mark of the Deep takes all its influences and adapts them to its world, giving us a highly entertaining title with an interesting premise. It's worth giving it a chance, although some technical issues affect the experience.

I haven’t quite wrapped up my time with Mark of the Deep yet, but as my first playthrough shows signs of coming to a close, I can’t help but feel that this is one the best games of its kind in a while. The genre is overloaded with Hades, Curse of the Gods, and Hollow Knight knock-offs, and it’s difficult for games akin to the Greats to really stand on their own. That’s where Mark of the Deep comes in. It does enough to tick off what I want from a Soulsike-come-Metroidvania(ish) to deserve your attention while still doing its own thing; I just wish one of these fish guys had a map or two on hand.