Professor Lupo: Ocean

Professor Lupo: Ocean is a 2D grid-based exploration puzzle adventure from the famed creators of “Nihilumbra”. Trapped below the ocean, take on strange creatures, use water to solve puzzles and escape your fate, while uncovering the mysteries of who you really are. + Simple concept to grasp. + Engaging story. + Funky sound design. - A little buggy, enemies will just disappear. - Audio suddenly increases in volume. - Levels become a little repetitive. (Reviewed on Nintendo Switch but also available on Steam)

53%Game Brain Score

graphics, music

gameplay, story

78% User Score Based on 9 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 3 reviews

Platforms

Buy Nowfrom $0.34

Buy NowGet on Steam

About

Professor Lupo: Ocean is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by BeautiFun Games and was released on October 5, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

You wake up in the middle of a crumbling spaceship and yet, somehow, everything’s flooded... You're at the bottom of the Ocean! The ship computer keeps giving you never-ending tasks to repair the ship and is saying you’re a... Clone? The adventure’s only just begun! Welcome to Professor Lupo: Ocean, the epilogue of the Professor Lupo and His Horrible Pets saga. At the end of the original game, we …

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 9 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Engaging and original puzzle designs with a good mix of logic and timing elements.
Beautiful hand-drawn art and high-quality voice acting enhance the overall experience.
The game offers a decent challenge with optional objectives that encourage creative problem-solving.

The game suffers from bugs, including issues with character movement and level resets.
Some players may find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in variety compared to the first game.
Timing-heavy mechanics can lead to frustration, especially for those who prefer a more relaxed puzzle-solving experience.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The gameplay is noted for its solid expansion of mechanics, though some users feel it suffers from a lack of depth and interest, particularly in later levels. While the puzzles and mechanics are generally straightforward, the game is criticized for its lengthy explanations and similarities to the original, leading to a perception of redundancy. Overall, the experience is described as simplistic and somewhat underwhelming.
- “I did not play the original, but I did look at some video and a lot of the puzzles and the mechanics look similar.”
- “Solidly expands on its mechanics, but it does feel like the budget started to run out in the final few levels.”
- “Why would I want to read a 9-paragraph essay to learn about the mechanics of the enemies?”
- “The overall mechanics are fairly simple; you learn how to interact with the objects in the puzzle room, find out which things you can operate at a distance and which things require you to be closer.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is set significantly after the first game, allowing players to jump in without prior knowledge, though references to the original are present. Players awaken in an underwater setting, guided by an AI as they solve puzzles to uncover the narrative, which is complemented by beautiful art and an atmospheric soundtrack. Overall, the engaging story is enhanced by the addition of 60 new levels that challenge players' timing skills.
- “The story seems to set a significant amount of time after the first game, and there's not much crossover, so there's no need to play the first to move on with this game.”
- “Here, you wake up at the bottom of the ocean and are met with an AI, requiring you to progress through the puzzles and story to find out what has happened.”
- “+ engaging story.”
- “The story seems to set a significant amount of time after the first game and there's not much crossover, so there's not really any need to play the first to then move on with this game.”
- “The story from the first game is mentioned, so if you want to play in order and want absolutely no spoilers, then feel free to play the first one before this.”
- “Here, you wake up at the bottom of the ocean and are met with an AI, and are required to progress through the puzzles and story to find out what has happened.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics of the game are praised for their cute and engaging hand-drawn visuals, complemented by nice artwork and good animations. While the visuals are appealing, the timing-heavy gameplay may deter some players. Overall, the aesthetic quality enhances the puzzle experience.
- “Really nice artwork, it's quite pretty to look at, and the animations are pretty good.”
- “The artwork is nice to look at and the voice acting is pretty decent.”
- “Engaging, original puzzle designs, high quality voiceover work, quirky, hand-drawn visuals.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a decent soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere and complements the beautifully drawn art. Additionally, the voice acting is noted to be fairly good, contributing positively to the overall narrative experience.
- “The music is decent, and the narrative features fairly good voice acting as well.”
- “Nice soundtrack.”
- “The atmospheric soundtrack beautifully complements the driving story and the beautifully drawn art.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by a compelling narrative, stunningly illustrated visuals, and an immersive soundtrack, creating a captivating and engaging experience for players.
- “The driving story, beautifully drawn art, and atmospheric soundtrack create an immersive experience that pulls you into the game world.”
- “The atmosphere is captivating, with stunning visuals and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack that enhances every moment.”
- “Every element of the game contributes to a rich atmosphere that makes you feel truly part of the story.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been noted as somewhat problematic, with reports of bugs causing enemies to disappear unexpectedly.
- “The game is a little buggy; enemies will just disappear.”
- “I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt my gameplay experience.”
- “There are numerous glitches that make it hard to enjoy the game.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its fantastic sense of humor, which complements its intriguing environmental puzzles and high-quality art and voice acting.
- “An intriguing environmental puzzle game with great art, voice acting, and a fantastic sense of humor.”

Skip Critic Reviews

65%Critics’ scoreBased on 3 critic reviews

Skip Game Offers

Buy Professor Lupo: Ocean

Skip Videos

Videos

Skip Games Like Professor Lupo: Ocean

76%139reviews

Genopanic

2024

Casual Role Playing

86%91reviews

Macrotis: A Mother's Journey

2019

Platformer

92%120reviews

Temple Of Snek

2023

Action Adventure

81%409reviews

Planet of the Eyes

2015

Platformer

71%75reviews

Selma and the Wisp

2016

Casual Action Adventure

+10

More games like Professor Lupo: Ocean

Skip FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Professor Lupo: Ocean is a puzzle game.

Professor Lupo: Ocean is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Phone and others.

Professor Lupo: Ocean was released on October 5, 2020.

Professor Lupo: Ocean was developed by BeautiFun Games.

Professor Lupo: Ocean has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Professor Lupo: Ocean is a single player game.

Similar games include Genopanic, Macrotis: A Mother's Journey, Temple Of Snek, Planet of the Eyes, Selma and the Wisp and others.

Professor Lupo: Ocean

Platforms

About