planktOs

About

Dive 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.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

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.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
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?).”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
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.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”