Ocean Is Home
- December 9, 2022
- BirdyDog Studio
- 37h median play time
Get on Steam"Ocean Is Home" is a game where players explore a tropical island, build and decorate their own homes, and participate in various activities like crafting, mining, and delivering goods for income. The game features advanced building systems, enjoyable car physics, and an open world with interesting locations. It's a virtual paradise for players who enjoy creativity, exploration, and earning their place in a new world.
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Reviews
- The game has a unique concept and offers a relaxing gameplay experience with various activities like running a store and building a house.
- Players appreciate the nostalgic value and potential for future updates, with many enjoying the sandbox elements and customization options.
- The game is fun and entertaining, with a good amount of vehicles and a laid-back design that allows for casual play.
- The game has not received updates since mid-2023, leading many to consider it a 'dead game' and a waste of money.
- There is a significant lack of guidance and tutorials, making it difficult for new players to understand how to progress.
- Performance issues, such as low frame rates and unintuitive controls, detract from the overall experience, especially compared to the mobile version.
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics received mixed feedback; while some users appreciated the modernized and clean aesthetic reminiscent of earlier titles like GTA 3 and 4, others criticized the visuals for appearing angular and lacking refinement. There is a desire for further improvement, particularly in enhancing the overall visual quality to better align with the game's 80s-inspired theme.
“☑ Decent (reminds me of GTA 3, 4 graphics, but more modern, very clean looking)”
“The graphics have all had a facelift, and it generally looks gorgeous now.”
“I would like to see a little more improvement in the graphics, of course.”
“Graphics sometimes look very angular and lack detail.”
“I really wanted to like this game as I love 80s aesthetics and music, but I'm returning it as I felt there is a lack of tutorial/guidance, and the graphics did not meet my expectations.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with players noting a lack of narrative and guidance, which detracts from the overall experience. Some users express a desire for a tutorial or quest log to enhance engagement, while others indicate that the lack of a story does not significantly impact their enjoyment.
“The game has no tutorial; it could really benefit from a way to teach you the ropes in a story-like manner.”
“There is no story at all. They may add story features at some point, who knows? I never saw any story, but I don't need it.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as enjoyable and relaxing, featuring solid building mechanics and frequent updates with new items. While it is easy to learn, it offers depth and complexity, encouraging players to explore its many features and master its mechanics.
“It's a great fun game, constantly being upgraded, new items are being added all the time. Just a relaxing casual game with good building mechanics.”
“Easy to learn, hard to master. The basic concept is simple, but there are very deep mechanics under the hood, so be prepared to discover how deep this rabbit hole goes. There are a lot of features here just waiting to be uncovered.”
“It's just gameplay.”
“Easy to learn, hard to master. The basic concept is simple, but there are very deep mechanics under the hood. Be prepared to discover how deep this rabbit hole goes; there are a lot of features waiting to be uncovered.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, particularly for its 80s aesthetic, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the option to customize their soundtrack by adding personal MP3 files, although some feel the game lacks sufficient guidance and quest tracking features.
“The music is really the hit :d”
“The sound has been where it needs to be, but a note: the vehicle has a radio station, and you can also put MP3 files in a folder in the game files and play your own music as the radio station.”
“I really wanted to like this game as I love 80s aesthetics and music and the concept behind this game.”
“I really wanted to like this game as I love 80s aesthetics and music and the concept behind this game, but I'm returning it as I felt there is a lack of tutorial/guidance. What also would have been great is if there was a task/log quest viewer where you have to achieve certain things in order to make progress.”
“The sound has been where it needs to be, but a note: the vehicle has a radio station, but you can also put MP3 files in a folder in the game files and play your own music as the radio station.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
