Reviewers Liked
- Rich, captivating world
- Creative combat and upgrades
- Heartfelt story complete with storybook narration
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Early puzzles require more patience than thought
- Doesn't have a satisfying flow between regions
Song of the Deep
At around six hours long, Song of the Deep doesn't have enough time to become a disaster, and there are redeeming aspects of it. The character, the voiceover, the presentation are all a change of pace from the video game status quo, and the sense of discovery the first half offers is welcome. But it's hard to shake the feeling of a game with potential that never quite figures out how to deliver on it.
-- As reviewed by Polygon
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By PCWorld
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Song of the Deep is gorgeous and has some creative ideas, but lacks the polish to make it a must-play.
By EuroGamer
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Song of the Deep is clever, but it isn't that creative. It's merely rather good at covering its bases. I had a nice time down there, but I'm not sure I'll remember it. It's not the Selin Pier, after all. It's not that spectral gondola.
By IGN
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Song of the Deep makes a fantastic first impression. Its gorgeous world, charming characters, and melancholy tone make for a unique and effective aesthetic. But once you get into the core of the mechanics, combat and puzzles become a slog thanks to its cumbersome controls and wonky physics. Still, I found myself willing to put up with all of these frustrations in order to delve deeper and deeper into this beautiful world.
By Polygon
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At around six hours long, Song of the Deep doesn't have enough time to become a disaster, and there are redeeming aspects of it. The character, the voiceover, the presentation are all a change of pace from the video game status quo, and the sense of discovery the first half offers is welcome. But it's hard to shake the feeling of a game with potential that never quite figures out how to deliver on it.
By HardcoreGamer
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Song of the Deep could have been downright outstanding, but there’s enough flaws here to bump it back down into the realm of simply good. If you’re looking for a title with a touching story and gorgeous art-design, you could do a lot worse than Insomniac’s underwater metroidvania adventure. From some lackluster puzzles in the beginning and the end of the campaign to combat that generally feels mundane, Song of the Deep falls short of greatness in enough ways to warrant a slight bit of disappointment.
By GameInformer
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Luckily, Song of the Deep’s combat and beautiful presentation, showing cutscenes as colorful storybook illustrations accompanied by narration from an Irish-accented speaker, push the game a fair distance above its failings and make it a journey worth taking for anyone who enjoys Metroid-inspired games or action/adventure games with interesting stories.
By GameSpot
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Still, Song of the Deep's mix of combat, puzzle-solving, and exploration generally lands somewhere around "fine," even if it waivers between aggravating and enjoyable in the process. And although the game tests your patience more often than your skill, its engrossing world and excellent story keep the experience afloat through it all.
By 4news.it
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Song of the Deep è un titolo divertente e interessante, che pur deviando da tutte le precedenti esperienze regalateci da Insomniac risulta essere un lavoro di qualità. Le poche imperfezioni che lo macchiano (principalmente i comandi e la difficoltà)...
By nrsgamers.it
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Song of the Deep è un prodotto trainato da una direzione artistica stellare e da una narrativa d'eccezione, che accompagna l'esplorazione con incisiva delicatezza. E' un peccato che una storia del genere e lo splendido lavoro dei designer vengano...