Deep Under the Sky
- August 22, 2014
- Northway Games
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Get on itch.io Store"Deep Under the Sky" is a 1-button arcade game where you control jet-powered jellyfish in a psychedelic Venusian setting. With 80 levels across four worlds, players must time their movements to explore every hidden area and unlock bonus content. The game features a trippy soundtrack, physics-based explosions, and even a hardcore mode for a greater challenge. Experience unique alien mating rituals and become one with the jellyfish to uncover the secrets of this mysterious world.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a unique aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
- It's a fun and casual game that can be enjoyed in short bursts, making it a great time-waster.
- The dynamic music and sound effects complement the visuals well, creating an immersive atmosphere.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, which may lead to boredom during longer sessions.
- With only a single button control, the game limits exploration and can feel simplistic.
- Some players may find the trial-and-error mechanics frustrating, as getting stuck can detract from the enjoyment.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a creative concept and visually appealing design, but it is often described as simplistic and repetitive, leading to potential boredom during extended play sessions. While the mechanics are enjoyable in short bursts, many players feel that the game lacks depth and variety, with interruptions between level goals detracting from the overall experience.
“The mechanics expand in a pleasing way and there are a lot of well-designed levels.”
“Creative concept, beautiful layout, and unique gameplay.”
“But to get the switches you need to hit the bouncy areas or use your jets, so all the gameplay is timing in when to press the spacebar.”
“But this gameplay is pretty simple.”
“As you read, the gameplay is casual, but is also very simplistic which can get boring for a long session of playing.”
“In conclusion, this game is great in short bursts though when you stay and play you will get tired because of its repetitive and limited gameplay.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game features stunning, psychedelic 2D graphics that enhance its unique aesthetic and create an immersive experience. While the visuals are praised for their artistic quality and complement the gameplay, some players noted that the overall gameplay lacks depth and smoothness. The background music, although fitting, can become repetitive over time.
“A solid mobile-style single-button physics puzzler with gorgeous, psychedelic visuals.”
“The game offers some nice graphics and a good aesthetic that really brightens and makes the game stand out and unique.”
“This game is 2D, but the art style is pretty special and works well with the style of the game.”
“While the visuals and the overall implementation of the game concept were done very well, the gameplay itself lacks a bit of depth and smoothness.”
“Although the background music matches the psychedelic graphics, it gets quite annoying after a while.”
- music16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its dynamic quality and ability to complement the psychedelic visuals, creating an immersive atmosphere. While many players find the chill soundtrack enhances the overall experience, some note that it can become repetitive and annoying over time. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect that aligns well with the game's aesthetic.
“In particular, the dynamic music and the sound effects are fantastic, and it looks beautiful.”
“The music really helped the art style and it wasn't overwhelming; it just blended well with the background, which was good.”
“Very chill game, very chill music, nice graphics, immersive gameplay; definitely a great casual time-waster game :)”
“Although the background music matches the psychedelic graphics, it gets quite annoying after a while.”
