FAR: Changing Tides

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  • Summary: An atmospheric vehicle adventure that follows the emotional journey of a boy and his ship as he embarks on a voyage to find a new home. Sail stormy waters, dive unknown depths, and explore forgotten ruins in a beautifully realised, flooded world. AN ALL-NEW COMPANION TITLE

    Expanding on    An atmospheric vehicle adventure that follows the emotional journey of a boy and his ship as he embarks on a voyage to find a new home. Sail stormy waters, dive unknown depths, and explore forgotten ruins in a beautifully realised, flooded world. AN ALL-NEW COMPANION TITLE

    Expanding on the desolate setting seen in FAR: Lone Sails, Changing Tides swaps sun scorched, dusty planes for stormy skies and high seas. With new environments, puzzles and ship mechanics, the world of FAR: Changing Tides brings an exciting experience to fans of this beloved series and new players alike with a bigger, deeper challenge.

    A NEW HOME

    Overcome the elements as new protagonist, Toe, who awakens to find themselves alone, stranded in a flooded world. What once was home is transformed into an unfamiliar and sometimes hostile environment. You must navigate Toe on an adventure to traverse the ruins of a once great society in search of a new beginning.     … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Switch Player
    Mar 21, 2022
    90
    FAR: Changing Tides is an emotionally charged voyage that revels in the thrill of exploring the unknown, proving that the journey is more important than the destination. Painstakingly crafted and beautifully presented, this is an essential experience.
  2. Nintendo Life
    Feb 21, 2022
    90
    A wonderful experience from the moment you set sail, FAR: Changing Tides builds out the world and gameplay ideas of its predecessor with scale, detail and awesome moments of discovery. Okomotive has started with its original neat mechanic about a left-to-right juggernaut, then taken it in every other direction it could go.
  3. GAMINGbible
    Feb 21, 2022
    70
    For those who need their games to be about something more tangible, to have a story told in audio logs and written lore, FAR: Changing Tides isn’t for you. Nothing convincingly clicks, plot wise, until its final hours, before which it’s enigmatic, melancholic and abstract - again, so much in the same vein as the game that came before it, albeit with a longer play time. Whether the freshness the new vehicle brings is enough for you to take a second trip, only you know - but even those who never experienced the barren flats of Lone Sails could well find the beauty in the compelling cataclysm of Changing Tides.
  4. Jeuxvideo.com
    Mar 13, 2022
    70
    More meditative than contemplative, FAR: Changing Tides is an invitation to tranquility, so assertive that it sometimes becomes sluggish. Between the long crossings, moments of grace maintain the interest of the experience, translated by intuitive puzzles and sound design at its peak.
  5. Eurogamer Italy
    Feb 23, 2022
    70
    A suggestive (but a little too quiet) sequel that follows the path of Far: Lone Sails' unique appeal and stretches its simple gameplay mechanics.

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  1. Pipinhull
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    This game is utterly phenomenal. Probably one of the best games I have ever played. No doubt about it it is at times meditative and not actionThis game is utterly phenomenal. Probably one of the best games I have ever played. No doubt about it it is at times meditative and not action packed, but that’s exactly what I wanted. It’s the perfect mix of puzzler and just powering your ship and chilling on the ocean as you set sail and fuel your ship. I felt compelled to write this review after seeing IGNs review stating they’d done worse with this release than the first game. I played both back to back and I couldn’t disagree more. The first game was good but a little too short and I was a little frustrated to find out you never even set sail. But this game is ample long enough and truly immersive. Solid work from Okomotive, can’t wait for the next release!… Expand
  2. rainy_night
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Very relaxing and beautiful atmosphere, perfect for a Friday night. I only wish it were a little longer, would love to spend more timeVery relaxing and beautiful atmosphere, perfect for a Friday night. I only wish it were a little longer, would love to spend more time traveling through its world. 10/10… Expand
  4. ophone
    Feb 8, 2023
    9
    More of the same concept as its predecessor?
    Not quite. First in the sequel you don't travel in some sort of locomotion on the ground but in    More of the same concept as its predecessor?
    Not quite. First in the sequel you don't travel in some sort of locomotion on the ground but in an aquatic vehicle, then its considerably longer and it offers a greater variety of mechanics to progress. I don't want to go further into details not to spoil those who enjoyed the first game but haven't played the second yet.
    In the end this game is again a journey through a post-apocalyptic world which is worth to be done mainly due its calm atmosphere which is supported by its hand drawn graphics and minimalistic soundtrack played with real instruments.
    This game was even more pleasant than the original FAR, the latter which has been a beautiful experience nonetheless.    … Expand
  5. Tortor
    Apr 10, 2022
    7
    A art piece using videogames as it's canvas to express atmosphere and convey a sense of loneliness in a apocalyptic setting. It's all intendedA art piece using videogames as it's canvas to express atmosphere and convey a sense of loneliness in a apocalyptic setting. It's all intended to be left to be interpretation like any good art piece is.

    Nothings too difficult, takes too long to figure out. Once you get the basics down it's barely a puzzle as what you're supposed to do is bright red.

    I liked it, it was cozy, pretty, reminded me a lot of the magic of what I felt playing a game like Journey. Still felt like it was missing something though, maybe something more climactic or more emotionally impactful. It all was just tame and lonely.

    Its also very short, which is fine, you don't need a long game to show off an art piece. Maybe wish it was more challenging though or had puzzles. The atmosphere was bleak and well expressed but kinda wished for more then that too.
    Still recommend it.    … Expand