Land Above Sea Below Prologue
- July 17, 2023
- Glasscannon Studio
Get on SteamFULL 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…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a relaxing atmosphere, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
- It offers a unique and interesting gameplay experience with engaging mechanics that challenge players to build and strategize effectively.
- The music and sound effects enhance the overall experience, contributing to a calming and immersive environment.
- Many players experienced frequent crashes and technical issues, making the game unplayable for some.
- The tutorial and rule explanations are unclear and inadequate, leading to confusion about the game's mechanics and objectives.
- Some players found the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, resulting in boredom after a short period.
- graphics18 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful art style, sharp visuals, and soothing aesthetics, while others criticize the in-game graphics as ugly and lacking clarity. Overall, many appreciate the unique mechanics and color selection, but there are calls for improvements in clarity and additional aesthetic options.
“Really nice visuals and unique mechanics.”
“The visuals are addicting and sharp, the rising water is an awesome, awesome mechanic.”
“Very soothing and calming with amazing music and beautiful graphics.”
“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.”
“Needs more game-mode options and day-night aesthetic settings.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as a mix of puzzle-solving, strategy, and landscape construction, offering a consistently challenging and relaxing experience enhanced by beautiful visuals and soothing music. However, some players find the core mechanics unclear and the tutorial insufficient, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite these criticisms, many appreciate the game's unique mechanics and atmospheric design, making it a captivating experience for those who can navigate its complexities.
“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.”
“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.”
“No matter how beautiful a game looks, if it has bad or confusing mechanics and barely a tutorial explaining them, it's not a good game no matter how you dress it up!”
- music12 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its relaxing and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the excellent soundtrack as a key element that complements the minimalistic graphics and engaging mechanics, making it a unique and enjoyable chill game. Overall, the musical accompaniment is described as pleasant and well-suited to the game's atmosphere.
“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.”
“It also attracts the musical accompaniment in the game, pleasant and soothing.”
- atmosphere11 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of "Land Above Sea Below: Prologue" is consistently praised for its relaxing and visually appealing qualities, featuring a soothing autumn forest backdrop that enhances the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the game's blend of landscape construction, puzzle-solving, and strategy, all set within a calm and immersive environment that contributes to its overall charm. The combination of pleasant graphics and engaging gameplay creates a mesmerizing atmosphere that many find enjoyable and recommendable.
“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.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for lacking depth and failing to engage players over time, leading to boredom after just a few hours of gameplay.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.”
