Pelagos: A Marine Adventure

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Pelagos: A Marine Adventure is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Rishi Garhyan and was released on November 20, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dive deep into the mesmerizing world of Pelagos! Crafted with Unity 3D, this marine photography game takes you on a tranquil journey through the enchanting California Kelp Forests. You'll be swimming through the debut level, surrounded by the unique flora and fauna of this vibrant biome. As you explore, you'll have the chance to photograph a myriad of marine creatures. And here's the cool par…

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The game offers a unique tie-in between marine biology and video games, providing an educational experience about marine life.
It features a calming underwater simulation that allows players to explore and learn about various ecosystems while highlighting environmental issues.
The developer's passion for marine animals is evident in the variety of sea creatures presented in the game.

The game suffers from low-quality visuals and a lack of content, with many players finding it difficult to recommend due to its poor presentation.
Gameplay is limited and often frustrating, with issues such as a non-functional gallery, automatic movement, and a lack of immersive audio.
Despite being free, the game has received a dismal public reception, with very few players engaging with it, indicating a lack of appeal.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by low-quality, low-poly 3D visuals that may disappoint many players, as they lack the polish expected in modern gaming. While some appreciate the unique art style and the experience of capturing images, the overall execution is hindered by bugs and limited content, leading to a mixed reception regarding visual quality.
- “I loved the unique art style, and had a lot of fun going through all of the cool pictures that I was able to take along my journey.”
- “In terms of visuals, this features fairly low quality low poly 3D visuals which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “Gaming is a visual medium, and while some developers struggle with creating high quality visuals, failing to do so is a disservice to gamers.”
- “It's buggy, it's extremely short, there is almost no content, the gallery doesn't work, taking pictures serves no purpose as you can't collect anything or even save them. The graphics are... well, they are what they are... and there is very little variety in terms of fish.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for its lack of audio and music, contributing to a dull experience, while the mechanics, such as taking photos, are poorly explained, leading to confusion. Despite some positive remarks about the gameplay being "amazing," the overall impression is marred by issues like typos and insufficient instructions.
- “This is absolutely sensational and the gameplay is simply amazing.”
- “It's also pretty much entirely silent during the game; there's very little audio, and no music or anything to try and spice up the dull gameplay.”
- “Taking a photo is only possible when the crosshair appears (the description of the gameplay in the settings menu wrongly states 'crosshair' - there is not much text available; I don't like when developers skip proofreading), but it is not explained that the right mouse button will need to be pressed for this.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is notably absent, with players highlighting a lack of audio and any accompanying soundtrack, which contributes to a dull gameplay experience. While some expected relaxing music, it is completely missing from the game.
- “It's also pretty much entirely silent during the game; there's very little audio, and no music or anything to try and spice up the dull gameplay.”
- “This is all fine, but unfortunately, the relaxing music is not present in the actual game at all.”
stability
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs and a lack of content, which detracts from the overall experience. Features like the gallery and photo-taking are non-functional, and players have noted limited variety in gameplay elements, particularly regarding fish. Overall, the game's technical shortcomings hinder its potential.
- “It's buggy, extremely short, and has almost no content. The gallery doesn't work, taking pictures serves no purpose as you can't collect anything or even save them. The graphics are subpar, and there is very little variety in terms of fish.”