Deep Under the Sky
- August 22, 2014
- Northway Games
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful, psychedelic visuals and a calming soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- It offers a unique and simplistic one-button gameplay mechanic that can be enjoyable for casual play sessions.
- The level design is clever and varied, providing a satisfying challenge as players navigate through the puzzles.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, often relying on trial and error without much strategy involved.
- As a mobile port, the controls and mechanics feel limited and may not translate well to PC gaming.
- The game is relatively short and may not justify its price, making it more suitable for purchase during sales.
- gameplay35 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and repetitiveness, drawing comparisons to titles like Angry Birds, which may appeal to casual players but can become monotonous over time. While the level design and mechanics offer some interesting challenges, the lack of depth and control, combined with a trial-and-error approach, detracts from the overall experience. Despite its beautiful visuals and engaging music, many players find the gameplay ultimately underwhelming and not compelling enough for extended play sessions.
“The level design tends to be pretty good, the only really hard stuff to hit being the stars, but many of the targets involve an interesting use of the mechanics given.”
“For gameplay: it's a solid physics-based game that shares most of its similarity with Angry Birds; the challenge is present in the very first stage, once you get used to your new existence as a Metroid-esque jellyfish creature.”
“Creative concept, beautiful layout, and unique gameplay.”
“While I appreciated the presentation and music, I just can't get into the gameplay enough to recommend this to anyone, unless you really happen to like Angry Birds.”
“All in all, the game is a nice distraction for a bit, but the same mechanics and simplicity of play, along with the lack of control, start to get old.”
“In conclusion, this game is great in short bursts, but when you stay and play, you will get tired because of its repetitive and limited gameplay.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their vibrant, psychedelic art style, which enhances the overall aesthetic and sets it apart from other titles. While some reviewers note that the visuals can be busy, they generally agree that the colorful and unique design contributes positively to the gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, complementing the casual and relaxing nature of the game.
“A solid mobile-style single-button physics puzzler with gorgeous, psychedelic visuals.”
“In fact, the colorful, almost trippy, art style is quite different, and definitely what I would consider this game's strong suit.”
“Its a very relaxing game with soothing music; the artwork is dazzling and feels alive. This is a really fun puzzle/action game.”
“The graphics aren't much to write home about, but they do a good job, and even have that retro Ecco the Dolphin feel.”
“Its simple, colorful graphics, but that's about it.”
“Although the background music matches the psychedelic graphics, it gets quite annoying after a while.”
- music18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its ambient and trippy qualities, effectively complementing the psychedelic visuals and enhancing the overall atmosphere. While some players find it soothing and immersive, others feel it can become repetitive and annoying over time. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a strong point, contributing to the game's relaxing and engaging experience.
“And the music blends itself well into this trippy vibe that the game has going for itself.”
“Similarly psychedelic to the visual style of the game is the soundtrack, with its equally as trippy and ambient qualities that build up and evolve with each successful move you make.”
“The graphics are busy as hell but sway in a calm, reserved way and the soundtrack is exactly the weird kind of low-key ambient you’re expecting.”
“Slow, boring, pointless, ugly art, utterly bad music, terrible support and performances.”
“Although the background music matches the psychedelic graphics, it gets quite annoying after a while.”
“While I appreciated the presentation and music, I just can't get into the gameplay enough to recommend this to anyone, unless you really happen to like Angry Birds.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game features a very brief narrative, with many users noting that it lacks a substantial or engaging story.
“The game is pretty short, and there is no real story.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game manageable, suggesting that while it requires effort, it remains engaging and not overly tedious. The balance between challenge and simplicity is appreciated, making the grinding experience feel worthwhile.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its beauty and relaxed vibe, though some players feel that frustrating elements can detract from this intended chill experience. Overall, it successfully creates a pleasant environment that encourages thoughtful gameplay.
“It's really beautiful, with a pleasant atmosphere, and even if it uses only one button, you'll have to think to get all the stars.”
“The developers are justifiably proud of the chilled-out atmosphere they have created.”
“That can become very frustrating very quickly, which spoils the chilled-out atmosphere the developers are justifiably proud of.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting slow performance, lackluster visuals, and poor audio quality, leading to an overall negative experience. Additionally, the support for the game has been deemed inadequate, further exacerbating the issues players face.
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“I found the optimization to be lacking, as the game often crashes or freezes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“Despite its potential, the poor optimization results in long loading times and a frustrating experience overall.”
