Ocean Is Home

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Ocean Is Home is a single player role playing game. It was developed by BirdyDog Studio and was released on December 9, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 59 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept and offers a nostalgic experience for players familiar with the mobile version.
It provides a relaxing gameplay experience with various activities like running a business and building a house.
The developers are responsive and the game shows potential for future updates and improvements.

The game has not received updates in a long time, leading to concerns about its development and overall viability.
Many players report a lack of guidance and tutorials, making it difficult to understand gameplay mechanics.
Technical issues, such as poor performance and controller compatibility, hinder the overall experience.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 being angular and lacking refinement. There is a desire for further improvement, particularly in enhancing the overall graphical quality.
- “☑ 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, the figures sometimes look very angular.”
- “I really wanted to like this game as I love 80s aesthetics & music and the concept behind this game, but I'm returning it as I felt there is a lack of tutorial/guidance and what also would have been great is if there was a task/log quest viewer.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 they do not require a story to enjoy the game.
- “The game has no tutorial; it could use a way to teach you the ropes in a story-like way.”
- “There is no story. They may add story features at some point, who knows? I never saw any story, but I don't need it.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, featuring a relaxing casual experience with solid building mechanics. It is easy to learn yet offers depth, with numerous features and upgrades continually being added, encouraging players to explore its complexities.
- “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.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of 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.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have reported significant stability issues, with one player expressing frustration over the need for extensive technical troubleshooting, leading to a decision to refund the game. Overall, the experience has not met expectations, particularly for those familiar with the mobile version.
- “I already play the mobile version and expected a better experience here, but I am refunding it because it requires too much technical troubleshooting.”