Resonance of the Ocean

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Resonance of the Ocean is a single player casual puzzle game with a anime theme. It was developed by Image Labo and was released on July 8, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Pick up what the waves wash ashore to make instruments. Use those instruments to answer the echoes heard from beyond the ocean.

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98%Audience ScoreBased on 964 reviews

music117 positive mentions

grinding10 negative mentions

Beautiful hand-drawn art style with soft, cozy colors that create a relaxing atmosphere.
Calming and well-crafted music and sound design that enhance the immersive and tranquil experience.
Simple yet engaging sound-based puzzle gameplay that encourages creative thinking and listening.

Very short game length, typically completed in about 15-30 minutes, leaving players wanting more content.
Minimal story development and ambiguous lore, which may leave some players feeling unsatisfied or curious for more.
Some players found the gameplay repetitive and the controls unintuitive, impacting overall engagement.

music
220 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 1% negative mentions
The music in this game is widely praised for its calming, soothing, and beautifully crafted soundtrack that perfectly complements the charming, hand-drawn art style and relaxing ocean theme. While the game is short and features simple music-based puzzles, the audio design and melodic ambiance provide a peaceful, immersive experience that resonates emotionally with players, making the music the standout and most memorable aspect of the game.
- “The soundtrack is incredible, with sound effects that make the entire experience even more immersive.”
- “Collect items to make music with a mysterious stranger across the ocean, uncover the story about this island's occupant, and enjoy a relaxing, cozy, lighthearted adventure, complete with gorgeous sound design and a lovely soundtrack!”
- “The sound design is the game's strongest point, with the hand-drawn visuals and pretty music composition complementing the fairy-tale/fable-like plot.”
- “This game has a lot of potential but unfortunately it is very short and you can't make music by yourself.”
- “It's a nice little game... but I'm disappointed that you couldn't freely make some music with all the sounds you collected.”
- “And for a game about making music there is little music.”
graphics
207 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 1% negative mentions
The game's hand-drawn, soft, and cozy art style is widely praised for its calming, charming, and aesthetically pleasing visuals that complement the relaxing atmosphere. Many reviewers highlight the artwork’s warmth, attention to detail, and unique, almost watercolor-like look, often comparing it to a gentle, meditative experience. While the game is short, its beautiful graphics paired with soothing music create a memorable and delightful visual experience.
- “Beautiful hand-drawn graphics and calm music create an atmosphere of relaxation and warmth.”
- “The hand-drawn visuals and relaxing music create a peaceful atmosphere, making it perfect for a quick, meditative gaming session.”
- “This game is beautiful, the sounds are crystal clear, the visuals have a soft cozy feel to them and a simplicity that really hones in that hand-drawn vibe.”
- “It has a pleasing aesthetic but that is the only praise it's possible to give this.”
- “Would love to see something more substantial with this art style.”
- “Would be great to see a full-length game with such art-style.”
story
123 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29% positive mentions, 64% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions
The story is short, simple, and often described as sweet, melancholic, and open to interpretation, focusing on themes of loneliness and connection through music across the sea. While many appreciate the cozy atmosphere, art, and soundtrack that complement the narrative, numerous users felt the story was incomplete, lacking depth or clarity, and wished for more content and exploration. Overall, it works well as a brief, relaxing experience but leaves players wanting additional development or a fuller storyline.
- “Collect items to make music with a mysterious stranger across the ocean, uncover the story about this island's occupant, and enjoy a relaxing, cozy, lighthearted adventure, complete with gorgeous sound design and a lovely soundtrack!”
- “Cute art, pleasing sounds and good story of the lonely girl trying to connect with someone beyond the sea.”
- “Creative little gem with lovely art, calming, beautiful music, and a sweet story.”
- “Nothing really happens, and you don’t get to see the full picture, the other side of the story, which made it feel a little incomplete.”
- “The story is flimsy, and there's no satisfaction in solving the "puzzles" which are just about finding the right item or item combination.”
- “There were some hints of story in the last day, by some notes you can read inside a house, but unfortunately they don't explain anything and leave you with more questions and assumptions.”
gameplay
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28% positive mentions, 65% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions
The gameplay is simple, short, and centered around matching or recreating sounds using found objects, offering a relaxing and unique audio-focused experience. While many appreciate its calming vibe and intuitive mechanics, others find the gameplay limited, repetitive, and somewhat tedious due to its brevity and lack of depth. Overall, it’s a charming concept best suited for a brief, casual play session, with its strengths lying more in art and music than in gameplay complexity.
- “The art is beautiful, minimalist, and charming, complemented by simple yet extremely well-designed mechanics that put the player in tune with the environment.”
- “The gameplay loop is simple: a sound or combination of sounds will play, and the goal is to use items you find around your island to create makeshift instruments that will produce a matching sound.”
- “The puzzles are intuitive and require some trial and error to solve, and the gameplay is simple enough to pick up on.”
- “The mechanics can be frustrating and tedious and there isn't much to do in the plot.”
- “This made the gameplay kind of tedious, so I unfortunately didn’t really enjoy it.”
- “But damn, the gameplay is not great.”
atmosphere
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, 23% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its serene and calming atmosphere, created through beautiful hand-drawn art, soft pastel colors, and soothing sound design. The relaxing music and natural sound effects, like ocean waves, enhance the peaceful, meditative experience, making it an ideal game for unwinding and enjoying a gentle, immersive environment.
- “A magical experience that combines puzzles and music in a calm and relaxing atmosphere.”
- “Beautiful hand-drawn graphics and calm music create an atmosphere of relaxation and warmth.”
- “The hand-drawn visuals and relaxing music create a peaceful atmosphere, making it perfect for a quick, meditative gaming session.”
- “Probably the game’s foremost strength – there are three soundtracks that I did like as they created a rather peaceful, weightless sort of atmosphere befitting of the sea, but not enough to make me feel any more strongly about the game.”
- “At first I struggled to calm down, but in the end I was relaxing a little thanks to the atmosphere.”
- “The concept is very simple but feels very genuine which creates a really relaxing atmosphere.”
emotional
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game is praised for its short but deeply touching and wholesome experience, combining soothing music, adorable art, and a calming atmosphere. Despite its brevity, it evokes warmth and emotional engagement through a simple yet heartfelt story and immersive sound design.
- “A super well done game that is short but touching.”
- “Very simple yet very sweet and emotional.”
- “Sound is often overlooked but it has such a deep emotional effect that it's almost as important as the visuals, sometimes more so.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 23% neutral mentions, 77% negative mentions
Reviews on grinding in the game are mixed, with some appreciating the lack of traditional farming grind and cozy style, while others find the gameplay tedious and repetitive, leading to boredom. The game's short length is seen as a positive, preventing grinding from becoming overly tiresome. Overall, grinding is a minor issue but can impact enjoyment for some players.
- “The mechanics can be frustrating and tedious, and there isn't much to do in the plot.”
- “This made the gameplay kind of tedious, so I unfortunately didn’t really enjoy it.”
- “Overall, this game is boring and tedious.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions
The game offers a unique and tranquil experience but lacks lasting appeal, with minimal replayability beyond an initial 15-minute playthrough. It is best suited for a single playthrough rather than repeated sessions.
- “I think this game is very tranquil and unique, though it isn't really what I'd refer to as outstanding and has no replayability after the 15 minutes you take to play it.”
- “Good one time playthrough but has little to no replayability”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game demonstrates solid optimization with smooth performance and stable frame rates, ensuring a seamless gameplay experience across a range of hardware. Users report minimal issues related to lag or crashes.

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Resonance of the Ocean is a casual puzzle game with anime theme. Common tags for Resonance of the Ocean include indie, exploration, relaxing, nature, cute and others.

Resonance of the Ocean is available on PC, Web Browser, Mac OS, Phone and others.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Resonance of the Ocean.

Resonance of the Ocean was released on July 8, 2022.

Resonance of the Ocean was developed by Image Labo.

Resonance of the Ocean has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Resonance of the Ocean for its music but disliked it for its grinding.

Resonance of the Ocean is a single player game.

Similar games include Tukoni: Prologue, Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery, Birth, Toem, Assemble with Care and others.

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