Atlantis: Pearls of the Deep

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Atlantis: Pearls of the Deep is a single player action game. It was developed by Alder Games and was released on September 6, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Atlantis; once a prosperous island nation, now an undersea kingdom. However, the people of Atlantis face impending doom once again. The shield that allows them to live underwater is dangerously low on power! The benevolent Queen of Atlantis enlists the help of beautiful mermaids to search for Power Crystals, hidden in ancient underwater ruins. Find the Crystals in this innovative physics-based mar…

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

music5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Unique physics-based match-3 gameplay that adds interesting challenges and variety to the genre.
Relaxing and soothing experience with enjoyable music and pleasing underwater theme visuals.
Good replayability with multiple modes including a zen mode offering hundreds of levels for casual, pressure-free play.

Some levels rely heavily on random chance and luck, which can lead to frustration and repetitive grinding to achieve full completion.
Lack of colorblind options and issues distinguishing similar colors like yellow and orange pearls.
Certain levels have design flaws such as pearls getting stuck, unpredictable physics, and awkward obstacles that can hinder gameplay enjoyment.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal and primarily serves as a backdrop for gameplay, involving collecting pearls to save Atlantis. While some players appreciate the simple narrative and accompanying art, others find it sparse or nearly nonexistent, focusing more on puzzle-solving than storytelling. Overall, the story adds light context but is not a central element of the experience.
- “There is an underlying story, collecting pearls for the queen to save Atlantis, but it doesn't get in the way of gameplay.”
- “I am over half-way through the main storyline at only three hours, so don't expect a long game, but I feel like it will have some replayability.”
- “Nice storyline and art.”
- “This is about the barest story I've ever seen.”
- “There's more holes in this story than Swiss cheese!”
- “Sorry for those of you who love a story along with the puzzle gaming.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
28%
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The music is generally described as soothing, relaxing, and appropriate for the game's ambiance, enhancing the casual and laid-back experience. While somewhat repetitive, it remains pleasant and unobtrusive, effectively supporting gameplay without being distracting.
- “The soundtrack music is totally awesome and appropriate to the game.”
- “Music: soothing, I still like it even after 50 hours of listening to it repeat.”
- “Hell yes, relaxing music, quite a laid back game that's satisfying and pure fun, I like it a lot.”
- “Music and interaction sounds are pretty much just for ambiance; the game is playable with no sound, making it a good casual game for deaf and hard of hearing players.”
- “I mean, it's not the greatest zen music of all time but it fits the game and is decent.”
- “My mind gets focused on the puzzle, and I tend to ignore the music.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The game's graphics are generally well-executed, visually appealing, and accompanied by relaxing music, though some find them somewhat simple or less dynamic. The visuals are customizable, enhancing the overall experience, but certain graphical elements may be less impactful than they appear. Overall, the graphics contribute positively but remain understated.
- “The graphics, animation, mechanics and sound are all top notch and spot on.”
- “I want to mention that the visuals for this game are well done.”
- “Add some relaxing music and cute graphics, and you have Atlantis.”
- “Graphics are pretty, if a bit boring.”
- “And the line it zaps is only one orb wide, so it doesn't really zap as many as it looks like from the graphical display.”
- “The visuals can be adjusted in the game's option menu.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay is generally praised for its quality mechanics, engaging theme, and immersive atmosphere, though some find the integration of random chance in level design puzzling. Additionally, periodic hidden object mini-games add variety, with some players favoring titles that offer more diverse gameplay experiences.
- “The graphics, animation, mechanics and sound are all top notch and spot on.”
- “Nice theme atmosphere and engaging gameplay mechanic.”
- “I can't imagine why it would be, but then I can't imagine why you'd build levels deliberately making random chance a bigger part of your gameplay.”
- “Every five levels the gameplay is broken up by a simple hidden object game where you need to find shells, sea-horses, gems and the like.”
- “If I were to have to pick between the two, Atlantis currently gets my selection since it has more variation in gameplay than Pearls.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The game offers limited replayability, with a relatively short main story of around three hours and minimal incentive to play again. Overall, it lacks significant replay value according to user feedback.
- “Final thoughts: I do not think that this marble popper game has much replay value.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users praise the game for its appealing theme atmosphere combined with engaging gameplay mechanics, creating an immersive experience.