Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas

 Xbox One
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. GameCritics
    Nov 9, 2016
    55
    Gamers who absolutely need a quick, harmless Zelda fix can safely download it, but anyone else should probably take a pass on Oceanhorn.
  2. We Got This Covered
    Sep 15, 2016
    70
    It's obvious from the get go that Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas feels no shame about borrowing heavily from classics like The Wind Waker and A Link to the Past. However, despite being very clone-like in nature and lacking in originality, this game still manages to be quite good. Sure, it doesn't live up to Link's name, but it's polished, interesting and enjoyable enough to be worth a gander.
  3. GameSpew
    Sep 15, 2016
    50
    It’s a completely fine and competent game that may satisfying someone who is less discerning or has some time to kill with it. However, if you’re a fan of Zelda or action RPGs in general, you can do much better than Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas.
  5. XBLA Fans
    Sep 12, 2016
    60
    As it is such a blatant Zelda clone, Oceanhorn will certainly appeal to those people who wish to relive the classic 16-bit era of simpler, cuter action adventure games. For modern gamers, there is still a lot of content here and a ton of serviceable action, but the structure and repetition that creeps in later may begin to grate on some.
  6. MondoXbox
    Sep 11, 2016
    74
    A nice Zelda-like game, with an enjoyable art stile and brilliant music, but lacking in variety and depth.
  7. Brash Games
    Sep 8, 2016
    60
    It’s not like anything in the game is inheritently broken or not functioning as intended, Oceanhorn simply wasn’t fun to me. Plainly put, Oceanhorn is Wind Waker without any of the things that made Wind Waker a great game. Oceanhorn is an average adventure game without much going for it to create its own identity.

Awards & Rankings

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#74 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2016
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#88 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2016

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 39
  3. Negative: 6 out of 39
  1. judegronberg
    Sep 9, 2016
    9
    This is the best Zelda-like for Xbox One. Lovely colorful art style. No too serious, very lighthearted. I want to have more of this. I hopeThis is the best Zelda-like for Xbox One. Lovely colorful art style. No too serious, very lighthearted. I want to have more of this. I hope there will be a sequel for this someday. Would love to know what happens to the boy! :)… Full Review »
  2. marysavage
    Sep 9, 2016
    10
    Really loved this game. The graphics are colorful and the music is great. Gameplay is easy and relaxing. Boss fights are really engaging.Really loved this game. The graphics are colorful and the music is great. Gameplay is easy and relaxing. Boss fights are really engaging. Definitely a recommended buy!… Full Review »
  3. GamesXtreme
    Sep 9, 2016
    8
    One thing that really does stand out in Oceanhorn is the aesthetic design of the whole game, it's gorgeous and it looks really nice on theOne thing that really does stand out in Oceanhorn is the aesthetic design of the whole game, it's gorgeous and it looks really nice on the One. The islands and characters are vibrantly designed, unless they're creepy scary islands full of ghosts. The enemies have that Zelda-like JRPG-like aesthetic that sets them apart from their Western (serious) counterparts. For such a dark story, the game's a pretty, and fun-looking one.

    I've had a lot of fun with Oceanhorn, the puzzles are good, the combat is pretty fun, a little tricky now and then, but workable. The boss battles have been interesting, with the typical design of such things - usually requiring a rinse-repeat tactic to take the bad guy down. Again though, nothing too taxing. There's even a little fishing mini-game if you want, and stuff to collect for rewards.

    Mainly though: It's been smooth, crash-free, and engaging.    … Full Review »
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