Seal World
- December 26, 2023
- SealDev
- 5h median play time
Seal World is a management simulation game where players build and run their own marine park, featuring seals and other sea life. The game offers various customization options for players to create their unique underwater environment and educational activities. Players must balance financial success with the welfare of the animals, ensuring they are well-fed, clean, and entertained, while also catering to the needs and expectations of visitors.
Reviews
- The game is incredibly cute and charming, featuring adorable seals and humorous dialogue that brings joy to players.
- It offers a relaxing and fun platforming experience, with simple controls and enjoyable exploration mechanics.
- Players appreciate the game's lightheartedness and the sense of community it fosters among seal lovers, making it a delightful experience overall.
- Some players have reported technical issues, such as crashes during the intro cutscene, which can hinder the gaming experience.
- The platforming can become frustratingly complex in later levels, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The game is relatively short, leaving some players wanting more content and a longer gameplay experience.
- humor26 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised for its clever writing, adorable characters, and lighthearted tone, making it a delightful experience filled with witty dialogue and silly seal antics. Players appreciate the game's ability to evoke laughter through its goofy humor and charming graphics, creating a wholesome atmosphere that keeps the gameplay engaging and enjoyable. Overall, the humor is described as a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal, making it a must-try for fans of quirky, comedic experiences.
“The seals you meet along your journey to eat all the fishies you can find each have their own dialogue and silly little seal noises, with clever and funny writing at every turn.”
“For all the time I played it, I couldn't stop smiling and laughing from the witty writing and adorable graphics.”
“The main focus of this game is the dialogue, and I have to say, it's really funny if you like seal talk and 'broken dialogue' humor, but there's also good deadpan humor you can witness.”
- emotional20 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with players describing it as heartwarming, charming, and wholesome. Many reviewers highlight the strong emotional bonds formed with the characters, making them feel genuine and relatable. Overall, the game is celebrated for its enchanting setting, humor, and the joy it brings, making it a delightful experience for players of all ages.
“This was incredibly heartwarming and a beautiful adventure!”
“The emotional bond I formed with the characters made them feel real and like genuine good-hearted people.”
“The characters are incredible, and the story is emotional.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their uniqueness and charm, creating an enjoyable atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the stunning visuals and adorable character designs, particularly the seals, which contribute to the game's appeal. Despite some comments on simplicity, the graphics are described as amazing and free of technical issues, allowing players to fully immerse themselves in the vibrant environments.
“Every new environment in the game looks unique, and there are spots where I spent extra time simply to enjoy the visuals and listen to the super relaxing soundtrack.”
“For all the time I played it, I couldn't stop smiling and laughing from the witty writing and adorable graphics.”
“The incredible atmosphere, stunning graphics, and great dialogue mixed with the mystery that is the goldfish.”
“The graphics are quite simple and lack detail, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The graphics are decent but don't really stand out in any way.”
“While the gameplay is enjoyable, the graphics feel outdated and could use a significant upgrade.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its variety and pleasantness, enhancing the overall experience with enjoyable soundtracks and well-choreographed sound designs. Players appreciate the catchy tunes that complement the gameplay, creating an engaging atmosphere.
“And not to forget about the genius music that plays along the way!”
“The music variety is substantial for a game of its length, and it's very pleasant to listen to!”
“Adorable music and surprisingly well choreographed sound designs!”
“Music is 'warbled' in water.”
“Maybe it's the music or the platform jumping.”
- story9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is a humorous and emotional journey centered around a seal on a mission to collect fibsh, supported by quirky characters and lighthearted memes. Players appreciate the engaging plot and solid platforming mechanics, making it a fun and memorable experience. Overall, the narrative is described as both entertaining and rewarding, with quests that enhance gameplay.
“The characters are incredible, and the story is emotional.”
“The mechanics are the best, and the storyline and plot are astronomically better than any other game I've played.”
“You play as a seal on the quest to find and eat all the fibsh.”
“Maybe a little list of quests you can do pops up when you press tab.”
“And maybe those quests could yield rewards like special hats and colors.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is well-received, featuring a balance of challenge and charm, with players appreciating the solid mechanics and engaging storyline. While some note the gameplay is relatively simple, focusing on tasks like fishing and interacting with characters, it is praised for its delightful execution and lack of technical issues. Overall, it offers a satisfying experience within a short playtime of about 1.5 to 2 hours.
“The gameplay is not too easy, and I can tell this creator has a love for seals and game creation. Though one might think from the simple graphics it would be full of bugs, I literally had zero problems playing.”
“The mechanics are the best, and the storyline and plot are astronomically better than any other game I've played.”
“At about an hour of gameplay right now, the game exhibits a ton of charm and is literally my exact favorite genre of game.”
“Not much gameplay as it's basically just getting fish and talking to everyone, but it's sweet.”
“(At the moment, depending on how fast you rush through it, around 1.5 - 2 hours of gameplay.)”
“Adept gameplay.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
While some players appreciate the game's artistic depth and charm, they note that it lacks significant replayability, suggesting that although it is enjoyable, it may not offer enough incentive for multiple playthroughs.
“I'm not even finished, and yet I can already see the replay value in a game that's silly, basic, but deep and nourishing as an artistic gaming experience.”
“Amazing game, cute seals, not enough replayability, but it is awesome, love it.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning graphics, engaging dialogue, and a captivating sense of mystery surrounding the narrative, particularly the intriguing element of the gold fish.
“The atmosphere in this game is truly captivating.”
“The incredible atmosphere, stunning graphics, and great dialogue combined with the mystery of the gold fish create an immersive experience.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the character development in the game is profound and emotionally impactful, with clear goals that enhance the player's connection to the characters. The combination of engaging objectives and deep character arcs contributes to a rich gaming experience.
“The character development is peak; they are so deep and made me feel things.”
“The goals are clear, and the challenges in level design enhance the character growth experience.”
“The journey of character development is truly engaging, making me invested in their stories.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“I was disappointed by how one-dimensional the characters are; they don't evolve or change throughout the game.”
“The story tries to push emotional moments, but the characters are so poorly developed that I couldn't care less about their struggles.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express a preference for this game over others like Elden Ring, indicating that the grinding experience in this title is more enjoyable or appealing, prompting them to abandon their previous game.
“I would also like to further add that upon seeing this game's trailer in the Wholesome Direct, I immediately stopped grinding in Elden Ring and picked this up.”