Oceans Board Game

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Oceans Board Game is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by North Star Digital Games and was released on November 22, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Oceans Board Game" is a casual and visually striking game that challenges players to adapt and survive in the depths of the ocean. The gameplay is engaging, but it is marred by technical issues and bugs. The objective of the game is to evolve and adapt your underwater species to thrive in a dynamic ecosystem while competing against other players. Overall, it offers a unique and immersive experience for players looking for a relaxing yet strategic board game.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 271 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

stability13 negative mentions

Great graphics and UI, providing a fantastic adaptation of the physical board game.
Engaging gameplay with interesting mechanics and high replay value.
Developers are responsive to feedback and are actively working on fixing bugs and improving the game.

Frequent crashes and bugs, particularly with the AI and card zoom functionality, making the game frustrating to play.
Limited multiplayer options, only allowing 1v1 play, which diminishes the overall experience.
The AI is often unchallenging and makes poor decisions, leading to a lack of strategic depth.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
37%
16%
The gameplay is generally praised for its addictive nature and interesting mechanics, offering a fluid experience that can be enjoyable once players grasp the complexities involved. However, some users have reported issues with app stability, reduced content availability post-update, and a lack of online multiplayer options, which detracts from the overall experience. While the game is engaging and visually appealing, the learning curve can be steep for those unfamiliar with its predecessor.
- “Very addictive, just-one-more-time gameplay.”
- “This is a great follow-up to Evolution with interesting mechanics and trait combinations.”
- “Interesting play mechanics make this game fun to learn and master.”
- “The mechanics are hard to learn, but once you do, you can start to really enjoy the versatility the oceans present.”
- “At first, it was really confusing for me to understand the game mechanics because it was so different from their last game.”
- “Nice theme, the gameplay is boring.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting frequent crashes and freezes, particularly during critical moments of gameplay. Many players experience issues with the AI opponent freezing, as well as problems with online game creation and visibility. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, it suffers from numerous bugs that detract from the experience.
- “Screen freezes on the AI opponent and then crashes halfway through each game.”
- “Frequent crashes and freezes every couple of games.”
- “The game is great, but the AI often freezes when a game becomes really interesting.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their aesthetic quality and charm, effectively translating the original board game's visuals into the app. While some users note that the graphics may not match the original game's quality or modern 3D standards, the overall presentation, including animations and sound effects, is well-received, contributing to an immersive gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are pleasing, and the animations, while not a huge draw for me, worked well.”
- “There are no bugs that I can find, and the aesthetic quality and otherworldly charm of the board game translates perfectly to the app.”
- “Very good gameplay, awesome graphics, and the sound effects are like a real ocean.”
- “Not for people looking for modern 3D graphics.”
- “Aesthetically, I feel it needs some improvement.”
- “The graphics are pleasing and the animations, while not a huge drawcard for me, usually worked well.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it fantastic with enough variety to keep them engaged, others feel it becomes limited after a few playthroughs due to familiarity with the content. Expansions could enhance the experience for those seeking more depth.
- “Fantastic replayability.”
- “The art is worth looking closely at and the game has enough variety to have plenty of replay value.”
- “It has a lot of replay value and is always a great go-to when you're bored.”
- “The game is too quick; replay value is very limited.”
- “Great little game, but it could really use expansions. After a few playthroughs, you know the cards well, and the replay value goes down.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a story mode that adds depth to the gameplay, although some users feel that the overall content is somewhat limited.
- “The story is engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
- “I loved the character development and the way the plot twists kept me on my toes.”
- “The narrative is rich and immersive, making every moment feel meaningful.”
- “The story feels rushed and lacks depth, leaving many plot points unresolved.”
- “Character development is minimal, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
- “The narrative is confusing and poorly structured, which detracts from the overall experience.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the app is well-optimized, running smoothly and contributing to a positive gaming experience.
- “The app runs smoothly.”
- “The app runs smoothly and the game is great!”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have reported issues with the game's music continuing to play even when the game freezes after clicking "continue," indicating a potential problem with the game's stability rather than the quality of the music itself.
- “I've purchased the DLC, but the game always freezes after I click 'continue'. The music keeps playing, but it just stays like that forever.”