We play Mark of the Deep, a hook game

Mark of the Depthsdeveloped by Crazy mimicrya Brazilian development studio, is a new pirate adventure that combines Metroidvania and Souls-Like elements, our favorite genres. On this occasion, I had the opportunity to try the demo on Steam, which I will tell you about below. First of all, let's say that the game does not yet have an official release date, so we will have to be attentive to possible ones. news.

We see the essence of the pirate from the beginning with the protagonist, who uses a hook as a weapon. On the other hand, the influence of titles like Hades o hollow knight, something positive. The isometric camera and fight hack/slash are very satisfactory, thanks to the agile mobility which our character enjoys. He also has several useful abilities that complement mobility. The variety of enemies is good and we are almost forced to fight in different ways, it won't be enough to repeatedly press a button.

What I liked is that the enemies' lives are marked in the models themselves. We see how enemies “break” as we reduce their health.

Exploration in Mark of the Deep

Exploration, along with combat, is one of the pillars of Mark of the Depths. We see how the world has a rather curious charm, with its mixture of pirates and magic, it almost seems like Guybrush Threepwood is telling us a story, but hey, that's another subject. A very good point is the hook, which in addition to being used as a weapon, we can use it as a hook to propel ourselves and reach areas at a distance or stand directly in front of enemies. Also, puzzles, or hidden areas, encourage the use of said hook. During our exploration, we will acquire Soul Gem Fragments and, accumulating three, our PS will increase. We use HP as ammo for the Blunderbuss and other ranged weapons. If we shoot at the right time, when the line of sight turns blue, we will do more damage.

We will also find pearls, which give us different effects and improvements. Each jewel occupies specific slots in our inventory, so we must equip them carefully, depending on our needs. Note that we can purchase various items in the store, ranging from additional inventory slots to additional potions.

What awaits you in the full game

In the full game, according to the Steam page, we can make difficult decisionsIt remains to be seen whether it will be story-related or more gameplay-focused. A curse will also appear, which may affect us in some way. Finally, we will have the possibility to take various purposesreplayability is therefore assured.

There is no doubt that Mark of the Depths aims to be a title to take into accountwhich will entertain us for hours. Consider following us on Xbox Space to keep you informed of all the latest news from the world of video games.