Ocean -The place in your heart

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"Ocean - The place in your heart" is a Simulation game that offers good graphics and wonderful music, but is weighed down by excessive advertisements and bugs. In this game, you'll join Luna in creating a unique world that tugs at your heartstrings. Despite its flaws, the game provides a memorable experience for players who can look past its shortcomings.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Ocean -The place in your heart screenshot

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 557 reviews

graphics57 positive mentions

monetization74 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and calming music, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
Many players appreciate the generous rewards system, with a significant amount of content available without needing to spend money.
The gameplay is enjoyable for those who like idle games, allowing players to collect and upgrade without constant attention.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including crashes and visual issues like black squares appearing on the screen.
Many players feel the game is overly reliant on ads for progression, requiring them to watch excessive ads to unlock content.
The gameplay is considered repetitive and lacking depth, with some players disappointed that it does not offer the exploration they expected.

graphics
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
28%
4%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beauty and calming aesthetic, often compared to titles like "Sky: Children of the Light" and "Abzû." Many users appreciate the smooth animations and vibrant visuals, although some report occasional lag and stuttering. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's relaxing atmosphere, despite some criticism regarding the simplicity of gameplay.
- “Beautiful graphics, calming music.”
- “The graphics are beautiful & the animations for the fish & luna are very good.”
- “The graphics are incredible!”
- “There's a minor stutter in graphics sometimes.”
- “Pretty graphics but that's about it.”
- “Not very good.. the graphics and animations are bad, the music is very loopy and you can tell it's generally going to be a cash grab with all the ad skip tickets.”
monetization
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
3%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players expressing frustration over the overwhelming number of ads required to progress and unlock content. While some appreciate the option to choose when to watch ads for rewards, the consensus is that the game feels more like an ad platform than a playable experience, with excessive ad requirements leading to a slow and tedious gameplay loop. In-app purchases are also viewed as steep, further contributing to the perception of the game as a cash grab.
- “I love this game so much and unlike other games, a lot of it isn't locked behind a paywall. People complaining about the in-app purchases don't know what they're talking about.”
- “I'll admit the in-app purchases are quite steep in price but well worth it in the long run if you don't mind.”
- “However, it's packed with microtransactions.”
- “Progress is hellishly slow if you don't watch ads; you're also required to stay online for hours if you want to upgrade anything since offline rewards suck.”
- “Thousands of ads are required to be watched in order to unlock cosmetics, which I believe is quite unreasonably greedy on the developers' part.”
- “It's basically an idle aquarium builder that you check into a few times a day for 10 minutes at a time to watch ads.”
music
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
33%
9%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing atmosphere. Many users appreciate the ethereal and beautiful soundtracks that complement the visuals, although some note that the repetitive nature of the music can become monotonous. Overall, while the music is a highlight, it is often mentioned alongside criticisms of the game's simplicity and lack of engaging content.
- “The music is ethereal in nature and blends with the game seamlessly.”
- “The underwater theme is a unique concept and the music is very relaxing.”
- “A very relaxing game; I love the music and the art in this game.”
- “I have to give it 2 stars mainly because of the lack of user experience... while the atmosphere and music is out-worldly relaxing, it feels like mindless tapping without an objective. I was expecting there to be a story with tons to do, but it's such a formulaic game, so much so that it doesn't give the user motivation to stick around long enough. With a name like 'Ocean', it sounds like the epitome of a sea lover's game; unfortunately, it's easy to forget about this game.”
- “Not very good... the graphics and animations are bad, the music is very loopy and you can tell it's generally going to be a cash grab with all the ad skip tickets.”
- “This game has potential to be better than this. The game is supposed to be relaxing, but literally does not do anything other than showing you fishes and an angel-like girl with music, which makes it more boring than relaxing.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its smooth and calming nature, while others find it overly simplistic and repetitive, often likening it to idle games. Many users criticize the lack of depth and engagement, describing it as boring and laggy, with some suggesting the need for more interactive elements. Overall, while the visuals and aesthetics are praised, the gameplay itself is seen as lacking in variety and excitement.
- “I'm enjoying this a lot so far, similar to Dear My Cat in terms of gameplay and aesthetic.”
- “Otherwise, the gameplay itself is very smooth and calming.”
- “The game mechanics are simple to use and are already addicting to play!”
- “But the gameplay is kinda boring.”
- “Due to the time-based mechanics for different boosts to your resource production, you'll fall into a loop of logging in once an hour to watch 10 minutes of ads for optimal production.”
- “There is no gameplay, just looking at an admittedly pretty reef but even then.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
60%
20%
The reviews indicate a significant disappointment with the game's story, as many players found it lacking or non-existent, leading to a sense of aimlessness and boredom. Despite the game's appealing visuals and music, users expressed a desire for a more engaging narrative and additional features to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the absence of a compelling storyline detracted from the game's potential enjoyment.
- “I'm not a fan of genderlocked games, so I'm just interested in the backstory since this is our only protagonist.”
- “Good game, nice music, nice graphics. I like this game; just need to add some more features and story, and you are all set to go 😊”
- “Well, I think we all agreed that we didn't expect this to be an idle/tycoon game. So far it looks cute and gorgeous, but I'm kind of looking forward to the story of why she's there or if there's going to be any other interesting story. 🙃💙💪”
- “No story, just a game where you tap, click to upgrade and watch ads after ads.”
- “I really wanted to give it a chance because it reminded me a lot of Sky: Children of the Light (except underwater), but I was gravely disappointed with the lack of story, the 'ad currency' where you have to watch thousands of ads to get a pair of pants, immense lag, and weird black boxes and bugs.”
- “Quite a boring game with no story, no exploration.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and lag spikes that hinder gameplay, particularly during movement and interactions. While some players appreciate the overall design and smooth animations, the recurring technical issues significantly detract from the experience, leading to frustration and calls for improvements. Overall, the game shows potential but requires urgent fixes to enhance stability.
- “Idk if it's my device or something, but when I played it, the screen is all glitchy as I sometimes see multiple different things, making it sort of hard to figure out what to tap on. When I move the camera around, like if I were to drag my finger around the screen to see different points of view, it just glitches.”
- “Game glitches with a black square any time there is movement on the screen, as well as freezes anytime you upgrade coral or fish.”
- “Good game so far, but the game crashes and freezes when you try to take a picture and save it. Please fix that, then I'll change my rating.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its relaxing ambiance and enticing visuals, creating an otherworldly experience. However, some users feel that the lack of engaging gameplay and narrative undermines the overall experience, leading to a sense of mindlessness that detracts from the game's potential.
- “The ambiance and atmosphere, both in terms of visuals and sound effects, is enticing and gives off such a relaxing aura!”
- “I have to give it 2 stars mainly because of the lack of user experience. While the atmosphere and music are out-worldly relaxing, it feels like mindless tapping without an objective. I was expecting there to be a story with tons to do, but it's such a formulaic game that it doesn't give the user motivation to stick around long enough. With a name like 'Ocean', it sounds like the epitome of a sea lover's game; unfortunately, it's easy to forget about this game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including a lack of automatic progress saving, forcing players to restart upon reopening the app. Additionally, performance is notably poor on older devices, with reports of it running at just 4 fps on a Redmi Note 4. While it may perform better on newer hardware, the current optimization leaves much to be desired.
- “It runs at 4 fps on a Redmi Note 4 (Android 10), but it may run smoothly if your mobile is not too old. Download and play it; it's a good game.”
- “Unfortunately, it still lacks optimization. The game doesn't automatically record progress, so once you exit the app and reopen it, players have to start from scratch.”
- “The optimization is severely lacking, leading to frequent crashes and long loading times that ruin the gaming experience.”
- “Despite its potential, the game suffers from poor optimization, resulting in frame rate drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the abyssal watcher feature to be tedious and occasionally boring, indicating that it may detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The abyssal watcher feature is kind of tedious and can get a little boring.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users note that the fading of options and menus after inactivity adds a layer of emotional engagement, as it creates a sense of urgency and immersion, prompting players to stay actively involved in the game.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Reviewers note that the character development in the game draws significant inspiration from "Sky: Children of the Light," particularly in its character design, suggesting a visually appealing and thoughtful approach to character aesthetics.
- “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to witness profound transformations and growth throughout the story.”
- “I love how each character has a unique backstory that unfolds as you progress, making them feel more relatable and engaging.”
- “The way characters evolve based on player choices adds a layer of depth that keeps you invested in their journeys.”
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, lacking any real depth or growth.”
- “I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; they didn't evolve in any meaningful way.”
- “The characters seem to be mere archetypes, with little to no backstory or motivation to make them relatable.”