In some Water it's not an easy thing to sell. A game in which you explore a vast expanse of alien seas? Sounds amazing, right? Something similar to 2016 Not, or Wii & # 39; s The Endless Sea series is ready for Change. Think of that sense of freedom, the spectacle of a beautiful water creature that draws you beyond you into an unfamiliar, underwater space.
Well, none of this. Not really. He spends the rest of In Another Waters looking at what the nautical map of the alien sea has said, viewed through a virtual reality device that is in control of an AI that lives in a powerful skin, which is worn by biologist Ellery Vas. Together you will search for this great abyss, in your search for Dr. Vas & # 39; s missing partner.
However, apparently? This combination is often used – two, three color topline marine color readings with readings showing the names of objects, obstacles, and locations. As you explore, Ellery describes what he sees in you in text, which also shows you as part of this universal UI. It works well in Switch handheld mode – it sounds like you're the one holding the object that was clearly designed for the purpose, a stunning touch that draws you into the game creatively. The effect is lost when played on a switchch port with a traditional controller, but to the game's credit, it's still fun.
Some glossy and leaden controls are actually a good thing here – this little remote device you are using should be he learned. Soon enough though, taking samples of a young man's health and later using them to open up pathways would be a second creation. Pressing L to get to the sample models, rotating the left stick until you are in position, and then pressing upwards onto the Jou-Con & # 39; s D-pad is definitely unusual, but it's touching and satisfying when clicked.
Navigation is the same – everything on a map is represented by useful symbols, some of which are ways in which you can move. The loop is, essentially, hitting the B button to scan around you (illuminating any wildlife, waypoints or other objects), holding the right analogue stick toward them for scan (making them accessible), and then hitting the X to return to the interface, it rolls the left stick toward a new position, then hits A to leave. Repeat successfully forever.
That sounds bad, we know. But it is not. A series of critical actions have a far-reaching effect, a crazy sense of drama, creating a sky-feeling and developing a thoughtful, contemplative feeling that in some Water seems like it will. Controls will be second nature – you can change them on screen at any time – but the movement of meat and potatoes will never feel smooth. Neither should.
As you play, you'll receive a submission from Dr. Vas, asking questions you – an AI expert – can answer yes or no. He will treat your findings, describing the area around you to the sea with a functional, well-written poster; It's like a visual novel in some ways, but the game we get is very similar to a really good mobile game Lifeline. There are sketches to mention (or Readout is too far away to work), but the words are a real star here, making this invisible world, cleverly displaying your head, and meaning. All very well.
Surprisingly, there are some hiccups to work out when in Some Water play is stopped. It certainly produces a lot of detail that a player can find, but when the game looks as simple as it does we are surprised at the interplay of delights and corrupt movements. You could argue that this could represent a poor performance of the AI system, but we get the impression that it's not. Surprisingly, we didn't notice any of those issues in handheld mode. The game is played better no doubt, but it would be dishonest to pretend that this wasn't a problem.
Amos Roddy's fantastic electronic sound draws you to the (lack of) action, enhancing the amazing sound of a fast structure while providing a fantastic backdrop for your recovery journey. It blends well with drip-feed storytelling and sci-fi workstation graphics to create a unique ambience.
Conclusion
Quite amazingly, In Other Waters is a low-cost professional that you will always want to focus on for more thoughtful information than most switchchart libraries. It has found the right home in the hands of the host, a feature of its form that is very effective in capturing the mood and spirit of the game to create unique and unique experiences. What you find here is an important part of it, and it's one of the coldest, most straightforward games we've played in a long time. First-class effort.
