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Land Above Sea Below Prologue

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78%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
monetization, stability
78% User Score Based on 94 reviews

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Land Above Sea Below Prologue is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Glasscannon Studio and was released on July 17, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

FULL GAME IS NOW AVAILABLE! About the Game Immerse yourself in the tranquil world of the eternal autumn, where your goal is to build and expand your self-built island as wisely as possible to avoid being washed away by the ever-rising sea levels. Land Above Sea Below is a fine-tuned mixture of the landscape builder, puzzle, and strategy genre, with fun and constantly challenging gameplay, yet wi…

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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews
graphics13 positive mentions
monetization11 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful graphics and a relaxing atmosphere, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
  • The concept of building and expanding an island while managing rising sea levels adds an interesting challenge to the gameplay.
  • Players appreciate the soothing music and the unique mechanics that encourage strategic thinking and creativity.
  • The lack of a proper tutorial leaves players confused about the mechanics and objectives, making it difficult to fully enjoy the game.
  • Many players experience technical issues, including crashes and freezing, which hinder the ability to play the game effectively.
  • The game is criticized for being more of an advertisement for the full version rather than a standalone experience, leading to disappointment among players.
  • graphics
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the beautiful art style, nice colors, and overall aesthetic appeal. However, some users criticize the in-game graphics as lacking clarity and detail, suggesting that improvements could enhance the experience. Overall, while the visuals are often described as soothing and captivating, there are calls for better clarity and additional aesthetic options.

    • “The graphics are beautiful, the music chill.”
    • “Really nice visuals and unique mechanics.”
    • “Beautiful graphics in the game, nice colors.”
    • “Part of the reason I tried this game was because it looked aesthetically pleasing, but in-game, the graphics are ugly.”
    • “I think clarity of graphics would be a big improvement, as well as including a proper tutorial.”
    • “That’s not a failing on the devs (outside of the aforementioned lack of tutorial) and more a statement that despite the graphics, music, and puzzling, it’s just not quite enough for me.”
  • gameplay
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag; while it features beautiful visuals and a relaxing atmosphere, many players find the mechanics unclear and lacking in tutorial guidance, leading to confusion about core objectives. However, some users appreciate the unique blend of landscape construction, puzzle-solving, and strategy, noting that the gameplay can be enjoyable and challenging once understood. Overall, the game offers a soothing experience but suffers from a lack of clarity in its mechanics.

    • “Land Above Sea Below prologue is a polished blend of landscape construction, puzzle-solving, and strategy, delivering a delightful and consistently challenging gameplay experience with a soothing atmosphere.”
    • “I loved the gameplay, minimalistic autumn graphics, and relaxing music.”
    • “This is a refined blend of the landscape designer genre, puzzles, and strategy, with fun and constantly challenging gameplay, but at the same time with a pleasant and calm atmosphere.”
    • “Maybe that’s the point, it’s not so complex to learn, but I came away after about 45 minutes not really quite sure of how to achieve the aims of the game (raising the level of tiles) and how different tiles affect the mechanics of that.”
    • “I've tried several times to play just to understand the core mechanics... as mostly said here, it is unknown - no help and no tutorial.”
    • “If you can't convey the core mechanic of your puzzle game clearly and upfront, you've lost me, sorry.”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is consistently praised for its relaxing and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers appreciate the chill soundtrack, which complements the beautiful graphics and minimalistic design, making it a pleasant accompaniment to the puzzle challenges. Overall, the music is seen as a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's enjoyable atmosphere.

    • “Excellent relaxing music.”
    • “There is a nice music track accompanying, which adds to the enjoyment of this relaxing experience.”
    • “Very soothing and calming with amazing music and beautiful graphics.”
    • “That’s not a failing on the devs (outside of the aforementioned lack of tutorial) and more a statement that despite the graphics, music, and puzzling, it’s just not quite enough for me.”
    • “[0.1] sound & music”
  • monetization
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for being essentially an advertisement disguised as a full game, misleading players into downloading and paying for content that is not genuinely playable. Reviewers express frustration over the practice of publishing demos and ads as separate titles, arguing it detracts from legitimate developers and harms the gaming experience. Overall, the monetization strategy is deemed exploitative and unworthy of gamers' time and money.

    • “If you enjoy advertisements, you can consume them for free on the web or on YouTube without needing to add them to your game library, download them, and then launch the advertising.”
    • “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
    • “It's impossible for me to recommend this incorrectly published advertising spam to gamers; you deserve better than adverts.”
  • atmosphere
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of "Land Above Sea Below: Prologue" is consistently praised for its relaxing and visually appealing qualities, featuring a soothing blend of autumnal landscapes and engaging puzzle-solving elements. Players appreciate the game's calming ambiance, which enhances the overall gameplay experience while providing a delightful challenge. The combination of good graphics and a serene environment contributes to a mesmerizing and immersive adventure.

    • “I had a lot of fun playing this game because it had a very relaxing atmosphere.”
    • “Land Above Sea Below: Prologue is a polished blend of landscape construction, puzzle-solving, and strategy, delivering a delightful and consistently challenging gameplay experience with a soothing atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere of the whole game is visually appealing with the autumn forest, and the turn-based strategy side of the game is really fun!”
    • “The entourage of the game takes you to a rainy autumn time, which adds to the atmosphere of the gameplay.”
    • “Land Above Sea Below Prologue is a polished blend of landscape construction, puzzle-solving, and strategy, delivering a delightful and consistently challenging gameplay experience with a soothing atmosphere.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a significant issue, with users reporting frequent glitches that prevent them from launching and playing the game.

    • “I have not been able to play, as the game always glitches when I try to open it.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy.”
    • “Every time I log in, I encounter severe lag and connection issues.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is criticized for lacking a compelling final quest, leading to a sense of boredom after just a few hours of gameplay.

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Land Above Sea Below Prologue is a casual simulation game.

Land Above Sea Below Prologue is available on PC and Windows.

Land Above Sea Below Prologue was released on July 17, 2023.

Land Above Sea Below Prologue was developed by Glasscannon Studio.

Land Above Sea Below Prologue has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Land Above Sea Below Prologue is a single player game.

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