Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 76 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 76
  3. Negative: 11 out of 76

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  1. ryangosling
    Apr 26, 2015
    10
    I love this game. I think it has captured the feel of the classic adventure games. I'm a big fan of the colorful graphics and the charming characters. At some points the enemies seemed too easy, but I must admit the boss fights offered enough challenge. A good balance in the end. Would love to play more! I have not seen the mobile version, but I will definitely buy this on Android, if itI love this game. I think it has captured the feel of the classic adventure games. I'm a big fan of the colorful graphics and the charming characters. At some points the enemies seemed too easy, but I must admit the boss fights offered enough challenge. A good balance in the end. Would love to play more! I have not seen the mobile version, but I will definitely buy this on Android, if it will be available at some point.… Expand
  2. agurczuk
    Jul 14, 2016
    8
    Ocean horn is a really nice and beautiful game looking and playing a little bit like zelda series mixed with little big adventure.

    Everything is put in an isometric perspective with lovely candy graphics. The world is divided into island to which you travel by sailing your boat. Our main hero has no name but looks very similar to Link - although without the cap - but with the sword and    Ocean horn is a really nice and beautiful game looking and playing a little bit like zelda series mixed with little big adventure.

    Everything is put in an isometric perspective with lovely candy graphics. The world is divided into island to which you travel by sailing your boat. Our main hero has no name but looks very similar to Link - although without the cap - but with the sword and the shield the inspiration is unmistakable. Your goal is to kill the monster called Oceanhorn - to do so you will need to travel the world, discover new locations, solve puzzles and gain necessary abilities.

    This game gives a very laid back feeling. The gameplay is very good as well. Fighting, travelling the world, solving puzzles, even fishing are all well done. I really enjoyed my time playing the game and can easily recommend it to any Zelda fan out there.    … Expand
  3. qrpiech
    Mar 7, 2016
    8
    A beautiful and thrilling, Zeldaesque adventure with wonderful soundtrack. Sail between islands, solve riddles, fight fantasy monsters (there's no blood, so it's safe for your kids to play the game as well) and explore large, colorful, three dimensional areas in search of hidden chests and secrets as you try to solve the mystery of your father's disappearance. Don't let its mobile rootsA beautiful and thrilling, Zeldaesque adventure with wonderful soundtrack. Sail between islands, solve riddles, fight fantasy monsters (there's no blood, so it's safe for your kids to play the game as well) and explore large, colorful, three dimensional areas in search of hidden chests and secrets as you try to solve the mystery of your father's disappearance. Don't let its mobile roots worry you - it's a large, honest, PC-quality game, not some cheap, uninspired app that attacks you with in-app purchases and gets boring after 5 minutes. What is more, PC port is of really high quality: well-optimized, with more detailed models, sharp textures, additional post-effects and comfortable controls. A true gem, this one!… Expand
  4. joedane
    Sep 9, 2016
    10
    + Super fun old school gameplay
    + Nice graphics style
    + Music from my favorite composer(s)
    + Story
    + Boss battles
    - Would be nice to have more islands...
  5. allenxz2002
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    un juego genial para PC real mente se nota su trabajo así deberían hacer lo juego de ahora en adelante
    muchas felicidades al estudio que lo desarrollo de ahora en adente los promocionare en donde quiera que pueda
  6. kitwendel
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    + Graphics & characters
    + Story (I can't really say how many times I have been looking for my missing parents in an rpg, but who cares)
    + Addictive gameplay
    + Bosses
    - Would like to have a custom character, or at least a girl figure!
    - Want to have more islands
  7. jodan
    Apr 14, 2015
    9
    Had so much fun with this amazing zelda-like! Really liked the graphics style. Also played the iOS version, but liked this better because of the sharp keyboard controls. It was also fun to use the radar to finally figure out where the red diamonds were. :) Also liked how the controls were fully customizable for us lefties. Waiting for a sequel...
  8. keukemati
    Mar 20, 2015
    9
    Really good Zelda-like game... Works perfectly smooth on my PC(i5/GTX 970) with maxed settings. And if you people are having performance issues with this game, maybe it is time to upgrade your pc.
  9. joffrey_growl
    Mar 22, 2015
    8
    A fun little mixture of casual games, RPG's and The Legend of Zelda. Not very original, but definitely a fun game. Plays well on my PC, but I only updated my rig so I'm not sure how it does on older machines. You should not expect a full AAA+ experience, but you don't pay a full AAA+ price. This game is well worth the money spent i.m.o.
  10. marysavage
    May 25, 2015
    10
    Just got this from Steam. Happy happy happy! This is my fix before the new Zelda arrives. Boat traveling of course is very much like WW. The art style is, however, actually quite different. WW is quite Disney-like, whereas Oceanhorn is colorful, but not so cartoonish.
  11. LastNinja1987
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    Closest thing to a Zelda on PC, I had great time with it. The main quest takes around 12 hours to complete, probably more if you collect everything. The game has a nice little level up system, unlike in any Zelda games and there's tons of things to do besides the main quest. Collecting 'bloodstones' and fishing were fun touches. Recommended to all action RPG fans!
  12. SuperkenGaming
    Sep 11, 2016
    8
    Oceanhorn – Monster of Uncharted Seas
    A Great Adventure
    Ocean Horn is a Legend of Zelda Styled Adventure Game where you play as a boy who finds his father has left to slay the oceanhorn.. You then set out on an adventure to help him... The gameplay and level design is quite simple… You have a sword, shield and magic… Before you can defeat the oceanhorn you must find the emblems of    Oceanhorn – Monster of Uncharted Seas
    A Great Adventure
    Ocean Horn is a Legend of Zelda Styled Adventure Game where you play as a boy who finds his father has left to slay the oceanhorn..
    You then set out on an adventure to help him...
    The gameplay and level design is quite simple…
    You have a sword, shield and magic…
    Before you can defeat the oceanhorn you must find the emblems of the Earth Ocean and sun
    and to get to these locations you need information…
    You run around each island looking for new information to send you to the next… this is a bit of a goose chase… and such an enjoyable goose chase
    As you run around there will be enemies trying to stop you, treasure to collect, bloodstone to find… new equipment and magic to help you in other locations…
    Spots you can’t get to yet…
    There is such a great feeling of discovery here…
    It’s so fun to explore and figure out how to get to different areas…
    Leave an island to search for a different item to reach an area you can’t quite get to…
    This treasure collecting and environmental puzzle solving is the majority of the game…
    Its 12 hours of the same thing from start to finish, but the pacing here is so well balanced that it never gets tiring.. there’s a perfect balance between adventure, combat, and problem solving…
    When it is finally time to go after one of the 3 emblems, there is a boss there guarding it…
    And this unfortunately is when the bad of the game starts to show…
    Don’t get me wrong... I loved the bosses in this game…
    They are challenging in their own way…
    But the mechanics of the actual game hinders this otherwise great experience…
    For starters... the camera is atrocious, especially during the ocean emblem boss battle…
    The camera will lock onto the boss, cause the camera to go underneath your character, in front of your character, to the side…. Instead of sticking with you…
    I’d much rather let the boss run around and do his thing while I set up to take him out…
    It adds an unnecessary layer of frustration to an already tough to deal with situation…
    Another annoyance I have here is that when you do die... which you will, a lot…
    Your inventory of bombs, arrows, mana, and health does restore…
    The health is the biggest slap in the face as no matter how many heart containers you’ve found, if you die you respawn with only 3 health… witch btw only takes one hit from a bomb in the 2nd to last boss battle to kill you… Sure there are tricks like going out of the room to break containers for drops, but it’s an annoying hassle to have to go out and manually restock your items and health…
    It’s like you did so great the first time when you died going in with full health magic, and 10 bombs, try again with 33% of your health no magic and no bombs
    And to make it worse, despite the game remembering the progress of your item usage.. It completely forgets the damage you did to the boss…
    He gets to start full health…
    Garbage rules and camera aside
    Each and every boss fight is enjoyable and insanely satisfying when you take that punk down…
    Ocean Horn is a great game…
    So much adventure, so much content…
    I couldn’t put it down…
    I give Oceanhorn Monster of Uncharted Seas
    an 8/10    … Expand
  13. Bumblebugbee
    Dec 23, 2016
    10
    If anyone doubted the possibilities of the indie-game market Oceanhorn would probably be my new go-to-game to prove them wrong. When games are made on tighter budgets we tend to only expect them to look so good or play so smoothly. With Oceanhorn we have a beautiful 3D world with excellent gameplay inspired straight from the best Zelda games. Clever puzzles, wonderful dungeons, and aIf anyone doubted the possibilities of the indie-game market Oceanhorn would probably be my new go-to-game to prove them wrong. When games are made on tighter budgets we tend to only expect them to look so good or play so smoothly. With Oceanhorn we have a beautiful 3D world with excellent gameplay inspired straight from the best Zelda games. Clever puzzles, wonderful dungeons, and a grand sense of exploration put this game right on par with the triple-A games that influence it. That may be hard to believe but I'll try to convince you in detail... or better yet just go check it.

    Honestly, I never grew up playing too many of the Zelda games. That being said the protagonist, running around with his sword and shield, fits right into Link's archetype. Oceanhorn, not only in looks but in gameplay, fits right in with the likes of Wind Waker or Link to the Past. You progress from one island (dungeon) to the next gaining new abilities and weapons that will allow you to access to more and more areas. These classic weapons include bombs and a bow as well as magic, such as the ability to summon fire and ice. You can even find heart containers, four of which will increase your maximum health.

    As you explore these islands you'll have numerous puzzles to solve and enemies to slice down, including bosses. The level design is phenomenal, prompting exploration and keeping you excited to see whats next. The puzzles never get too challenging but many of them will make you stop and think. The enemies aren't too challenging either but between them and the traps you can find yourself low on health pretty quickly. The bosses mix things up a bit, usually requiring a particular sequence of events to inflict damage. This game isn't supposed to be difficult, its designed so that gamers of all ages and skill levels can explore a big world and go on an exciting adventure.

    Oceanhorn has a solid story but its just not particularly exciting. That is not to say that the story takes away from what is otherwise a superb experience, it still helps give you a sense of purpose. You wake up to find your father has left you because of the threat poised by Oceanhorn. Oceanhorn is a monster consider to be a living fortress, a machine with a soul, that haunts the world around you. As you start to explore you'll hear your father reminisce, via your journal, commenting on the history of each island. On occasion there are other little cut-scenes with different characters to emphasize the importance of your journey or give you a brief history lesson. Besides the stuff with your father much of it is forgettable but it all helps to ground the game and make the world believable.

    Clocking in at a solid 10 hours there certainly isn't much to complain about. Sure the story is a little cliche but thats not why you'll be playing Oceanhorn. This game is all about going on a grand adventure, finding new abilities and items that give you a wonderful sense of progression. Never knowing whats around the corner or in the next room will keep you absorbed throughout your entire journey. For such a straight-forward action/adventure game Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas is surprising polished and well designed. If you ever needed an excuse to jump into the indie scene, or convince your friends to do so, this is a good place to start.    … Expand
  14. judegronberg
    Sep 9, 2016
    9
    The best Zelda-like. Haven't played on PC, but I hear that it is the same version as on PS4 and Xbox One. Please make the sequel for consoles, too. I want to know what happens next in the story! :)
  15. res0nancer
    Jun 5, 2023
    8
    Не нашел пункт платформы Android, потому оставляю запись здесь. Как игра на смартфон - отлично. Некоторые механики развить и сиквел мог бы получится отменным. Приятно было пройти и возвращаться к ней в коротких сессиях. Рекомендую к прохождению.
    P.S. Оценка выставлена мобильной версии игры.    Не нашел пункт платформы Android, потому оставляю запись здесь. Как игра на смартфон - отлично. Некоторые механики развить и сиквел мог бы получится отменным. Приятно было пройти и возвращаться к ней в коротких сессиях. Рекомендую к прохождению.
    P.S. Оценка выставлена мобильной версии игры.
  16. ylnylmn
    Jan 25, 2021
    8
    Nice game, while playing I got a bit of the legend of zelda link's awakening vibe. I finished the game 100% without ever getting bored. The puzzles were not difficult, they could be more difficult. Likewise, the creatures were very easy. The world offered by the game was small and things to do were limited. It was a game with more potential. The story is classic. With such a low systemNice game, while playing I got a bit of the legend of zelda link's awakening vibe. I finished the game 100% without ever getting bored. The puzzles were not difficult, they could be more difficult. Likewise, the creatures were very easy. The world offered by the game was small and things to do were limited. It was a game with more potential. The story is classic. With such a low system requirement, it is difficult to create such a short and concise game. Good job.… Expand

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. GameStar
    Oct 8, 2016
    78
    Visually and gameplay-wise Oceanhorn is a good Zelda clone with lots of charme, definitely worth a journey by sailing boat.
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  2. SpazioGames
    Jun 8, 2015
    65
    Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas is a clone of Zelda (especially Wind Waker) that doesn't really do anything to avoid the comparison with the Nintendo brand. If the personality is dramatically under the heels, the game still manages to offer some fun thanks to the setting, the graphics and the exploration.
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  3. Worth Playing
    Jun 3, 2015
    80
    Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas is a pleasantly surprising homage to a classic adventure series.
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