Dolphin Spirit: Ocean Mission

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Dolphin Spirit: Ocean Mission is a single player arcade simulation game. It was developed by Magic Pockets and was released on September 28, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

In "Dolphin Spirit: Ocean Mission" , explore the tropical island of Maupiroa and its surrounding seas while learning about marine life and ecology. Dive into the ocean with your dolphin friend, Keanu, to discover hidden treasures and complete conservation missions with the help of the island's inhabitants. Uncover the island's folklore and traditions to save it from destruction and unlock the secrets of magic totems.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

story6 positive mentions

optimization1 negative mentions

The game provides a relaxing and educational experience, effectively teaching players about marine life and environmental conservation.
The visuals and character design are charming, creating a cozy atmosphere that appeals to both children and adults.
Gameplay includes enjoyable mechanics like taking photos of wildlife and cleaning up trash, which can be satisfying and engaging.

The controls are clunky and poorly designed, particularly for keyboard and mouse users, making gameplay frustrating without a controller.
The game is short and can feel repetitive, with limited areas to explore and a lack of diverse creatures.
Technical issues such as crashes, clipping problems, and an unintuitive user interface detract from the overall experience.

story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Dolphin Spirit: Ocean Mission" is centered around a relaxing and educational quest that emphasizes anti-littering messages while exploring various island and underwater areas. Players engage in simple tasks like taking photos and picking up trash, which contribute to the overall narrative of environmental conservation. While the game is short and somewhat unpolished, it offers a heartfelt experience that appeals to both younger audiences and adults seeking a calming escape.
- “I love how informative it is and the story is great too.”
- “You can continue the game after the main story/quest is finished in order to find those last photos and gain all achievements.”
- “And I gotta tell you, while it's fairly evident that this is an indie title (it's quite short, took only 4 hours to complete the story and reach 70% total completion), the heart and soul of creativity are all there.”
- “Dolphin Spirit: Ocean Mission attempts to be a relaxing and educational experience, but unfortunately, the end result is a clunky, unpolished mess.”
- “The quests mostly consist of taking a photo of something or someone and then showing it to the quest giver or picking up trash.”
- “Overall, I understand why people would be drawn to Dolphin Spirit: Ocean Mission, and I appreciate the anti-littering messages, but there are countless cozy games worth playing over this.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a simple and repetitive loop of traveling between points and interacting with objects, which some players find dull. While the diving mechanics are easy and intuitive when using a controller, the lack of a jump mechanic can lead to frustrating moments of getting stuck. Overall, the experience is described as satisfying yet simplistic, with a focus on cleaning and restoring environments.
- “If you ever played the Endless Ocean series on the Wii, this game is very similar to that in terms of diving mechanics.”
- “Easy and intuitive diving mechanics with a controller.”
- “Satisfying - if simple - gameplay loop - there's something satisfying about cleaning and seeing animals return.”
- “Without a jump mechanic, prepare to get stuck on a lot of objects and small gaps which should easily be reached or avoided.”
- “The gameplay itself is dull and mostly comprises of going from A to B, clicking on something, then going back to A.”
- “The gameplay is fairly simple.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are described as simple yet charming, featuring a pleasant art style that enhances the overall visuals and character design. However, the lack of graphical settings and some visibility issues in darker areas, like caves, detract from the experience. Overall, the visuals are appreciated, but improvements in functionality could enhance gameplay.
- “The graphics are nice, and the music is so pretty.”
- “Pleasant art style.”
- “So do the overall visuals and the characters; simple, but sweet all the way around.”
- “Unfortunately, there really are not graphical settings to alleviate this, other than changing resolution.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and quality, particularly during swimming sections where it enhances the experience alongside a dolphin companion. However, some players note that the soundtrack is somewhat brief, limiting its overall impact. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, adding depth to the gameplay.
- “The graphics are nice, and the music is so pretty.”
- “There is one soundtrack in the game that is so good; I recognized it immediately because I heard it on YouTube before the game came out.”
- “The soundtrack is magnificent, especially in the swimming sections where the player is accompanied by a dolphin who not only helps the player traverse the environment but also points out missed collectibles.”
- “The soundtrack, whenever you actually hear it, is magnificent, especially in the swimming sections where the player is accompanied by a dolphin who not only helps the player traverse the environment whenever needed, but also points out missed collectibles.”
- “The soundtrack is somewhat brief, much like the entirety of this game, which detracts from the overall experience.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely derived from the numerous clipping and blocking issues, which players find amusing and entertaining. These glitches contribute to a lighthearted experience, adding an unexpected comedic element to gameplay.
- “There are hilarious clipping and blocking issues galore.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have noted that the game's optimization is lacking, with some expressing concerns about performance issues.
- “The only real issue I noticed was that optimization was not the best.”

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80%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

While certainly chill, environmentally conscious, and approachable to all there’s not much excitement to be had here
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Dolphin Spirit: Ocean Mission is a arcade simulation game.

Dolphin Spirit: Ocean Mission is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

Dolphin Spirit: Ocean Mission was released on September 28, 2023.

Dolphin Spirit: Ocean Mission was developed by Magic Pockets.

Dolphin Spirit: Ocean Mission has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Dolphin Spirit: Ocean Mission is a single player game.

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