In the Darkness of the Sea

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In the Darkness of the Sea is a single player action game. It was developed by Olivier Leclair and was released on February 1, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In the Darkness of the Sea is a short narrative game about a boy lost in the middle of the ocean.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game offers a striking atmosphere with beautiful music and emotive visuals, creating a memorable experience.
As a free game, it provides a worthwhile exploration of themes of loneliness and melancholy in a short time frame.
The recent updates have improved the controls and resolved previous bugs, making it a more enjoyable experience.

The game is very short, lasting only about 10 minutes, which may leave some players wanting more.
There is a lack of clear mechanics and a tutorial, which can lead to confusion and frustration during gameplay.
Some players have reported glitches and issues with gameplay, such as persistent deaths even when avoiding obstacles.

music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The music in the game is highly praised for its soothing and emotive qualities, effectively enhancing the poignant atmosphere of loneliness created by the visuals. Users describe it as beautiful and integral to the overall experience, contributing significantly to the game's artistic impact despite its short length.
- “It starts off by suggesting a sense of serenity, carried over by a soothing musical theme and even more by a highly emotive visual aesthetic.”
- “While this game (more like an interactive experience) is very, very short; it's a striking piece of art with really beautiful music to go along with it.”
- “The black and white, simplistic character, yet realistic environment along with the sad and intense music make for a poignant atmosphere of loneliness.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
- “While the soundtrack aims for an emotional impact, it often falls flat and fails to resonate with the gameplay.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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40%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a poignant sense of loneliness, enhanced by its black and white visuals, realistic environments, and intense, melancholic music. Players appreciate the impactful and immersive experience, despite the game's brevity, highlighting its ability to evoke strong emotions through its dark and atmospheric setting.
- “The black and white, simplistic characters, yet realistic environment along with the sad and intense music create a poignant atmosphere of loneliness.”
- “Well-made game, and the atmosphere truly resonates with the player!”
- “Short, but really atmospheric... I liked it.”
- “The black and white, simplistic character, yet realistic environment along with the sad and intense music create a poignant atmosphere of loneliness.”
- “Well-made game, but the atmosphere fails to engage the player as intended.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The story in "In the Darkness of the Sea" is noted for its thought-provoking themes, but it suffers from a lack of direction and a definitive conclusion, leaving players feeling unsatisfied. While some appreciate the narrative, many criticize the game's execution, including its graphics and mechanics, which detract from the overall experience.
- “In the Darkness of the Sea is a fun little story adventure game where you paddle your way through a storm on a little rowboat.”
- “The story is one of those types that make you think about what it's trying to say.”
- “The story is good, but it feels like it doesn't have an end; it just goes on.”
- “The story is convoluted and leaves too many unanswered questions.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and lacking in depth.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotional connection.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The gameplay is characterized by a lack of clear instructions, leading to initial feelings of confusion and helplessness. Reviewers suggest that the game would benefit from a tutorial, more engaging mechanics, and a clearer narrative direction to enhance the overall experience.
- “Then it cleverly lets you scramble at the start of every scene, by not explaining the few basic mechanics you need to move forward, thus evoking a sense of helplessness and confusion.”
- “Then it cleverly lets you scramble at the start of every scene, by not explaining the few basic mechanics you need to move forward, and thus evoking a sense of helplessness and confusion.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are described as highly emotive and serene, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere. However, some users criticize the overall quality, labeling the graphics as terrible and glitchy, which detracts from the experience despite a compelling story.
- “It starts off by suggesting a sense of serenity, carried over by a soothing musical theme and even more by a highly emotive visual aesthetic.”
- “Terrible game and terrible graphics. Good story but very glitchy, and the story doesn't have an end; it just goes on. Even if you don't hit a whale, you still die, so it's the worst game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report a high level of stability, with no significant bugs or glitches encountered during gameplay.

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In the Darkness of the Sea is a action game.

In the Darkness of the Sea is available on PC and Windows.

In the Darkness of the Sea was released on February 1, 2017.

In the Darkness of the Sea was developed by Olivier Leclair.

In the Darkness of the Sea has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its music.

In the Darkness of the Sea is a single player game.

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