planktOs
- February 3, 2016
- Blot Interactive
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamDive into an explorable water world where Elders are mysteriously being trapped in crystal prisons. The freedom of the elders depends on a single naive little spirit to explore and find a way to release them.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Beautiful visuals and a relaxing underwater exploration experience.
- Unique gameplay mechanics involving possessing different fish to solve puzzles.
- Calm and peaceful atmosphere, making it a great game for stress relief.
- Controls can feel awkward and unresponsive, especially with movement and camera angles.
- Lack of a tutorial or clear backstory, leaving players confused about objectives.
- Only one save file and no confirmation dialog for starting a new game can lead to accidental data loss.
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their lovely visuals and effective underwater representation, often surpassing expectations for a title at its price point. However, some users noted performance issues and limitations, such as the lack of a full-screen option. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the soothing experience the game aims to provide.
“Lovely visuals.”
“The graphics and the sound are what you would expect from a soothing experience.”
“In fact, I would argue that Planktos handles underwater graphics better than the vast majority of titles that have come before it.”
“Played on medium graphics settings, and was only about as clunky as I'd expect a slightly slow, non-agile jellyfish swimming to be.”
“[*] Graphical performance had issues.”
“Visuals are fine (but no full screen?).”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is brief, lasting only about two hours, and unfolds in a visually stunning underwater empire where players must activate crystals to free a green ghost that guides them. However, the narrative lacks depth, with minimal background information provided in-game, leaving players reliant on external sources like the Steam store page for context.
“A very short (2 hours playtime) story in a special and beautiful world, in a colorful underwater empire.”
“The only part of the background story for the game I know about is from the Steam store page.”
“No backstory or purpose is explained in the game so far (via text or visual cues, etc.).”
“Of course you have a mission: activating crystals to free a little green ghost, who will show the way to the next area.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's graphical performance suffers from various optimization issues, affecting overall gameplay experience.
“Graphical performance had significant issues.”
“The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent frame drops.”
“I experienced constant lag and stuttering, which ruined the gameplay experience.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as relaxing, providing a soothing and enjoyable experience for players.
“The gameplay is incredibly relaxing and allows for a stress-free experience.”
“I love how the gameplay flows smoothly, making it easy to get lost in the game.”
“The mechanics are intuitive, which makes the gameplay enjoyable and accessible for everyone.”
