That's the point, I suspect: Epoch sacrificed everything but the core mechanics. Submerged sacrifices the core mechanics to deliver scale and narrative in the hope, perhaps, that a genuine sense of place will be created from the tension between the two. But there's not enough here, and it's not delivered with much in the way of conviction. You'll root for Submerged, but it's a bit of a bust.
UNDERWATER Miku and her brother Taku are lost. Their little boat has been drifting after a huge storm and have come upon the remnants of a city, one that has succumbed to a catastrophic disaster that submerged the entire city, before eventually...
Submerged attempts to replace tension with curiosity as a motivating force, and largely succeeds even though its environmental storytelling isn’t as dense as it could’ve been. It’s an unchallenging, occasionally beautiful experience that caters to our instinct to see what’s on the other side of the mountain.
Submerged engulfs you for a short spell. It'll dazzle you with a wondrous sunken cityscape, a spellbinding score and an emotionally moving story. What makes Submerged fascinating wouldn't be possible in any other medium outside of video games. The sole...
Submerged isn’t a lengthy game or a game of innovative ideas and sophisticated gameplay, but it is a rich and haunting experience that uses exploration to tell its story. Its minimalist approach won’t be for everyone, but connect and this could be one of the most memorable games you play this year.
About This GameSummaryGame EditionsTrapped in an ancient, half-submerged city and desperate for supplies, you must explore the flooded streets in your simple fishing boat, and scale the ruined buildings that hold the promise of salvation.Submerged is an...
There might have been a good idea at the heart of Submerged, but its execution is such a catastrophe that it’s practically impossible to find it. Any emotional impact outside of pure anger that this short, repetitive title may have had is completely lost due to a number of technical issues and flat-out design flaws.
Sascha Penzhorn: Submerged erzählt die rührende, emotional packende Geschichte von... haha, kleiner Scherz! Miku und ihr Bruder könnten mir unmöglich egaler sein, weil das Spiel keinerlei Bindung zwischen ihnen und dem Spieler erzeugt. Und auch die...
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