Seas of Hydra

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Seas of Hydra is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Xavier Cipriano and was released on September 17, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Welcome to Seas of Hydra! Sent to a watery world, the player, Hadwritz Yothich, fishes off of a friendly sea turtle in exchange for feeding it. Looks like you have some work to do! Use your trusty rod to scavenge the seas for various fish, all with their own behaviors and quirks. Some may be quick, slow, consistent, or random. All you need to do is hook them to find out. Your new turtle …

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

The game features creative and unique fish designs, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience.
Gameplay is relaxing and intuitive, making it a great choice for short play sessions and casual gaming.
The game has good replayability with leaderboards and an encyclopedia for discovering different fish.

There are some quality of life issues, such as a lack of a profile system and unclear tutorial instructions for feeding the turtle.
Sound effects can become grating over time, detracting from the overall experience.
Controls can be unresponsive or jittery, especially when navigating menus on certain devices.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by creative fish designs and enjoyable mechanics, offering a simple yet relaxing experience best suited for short play sessions. Players can engage in a satisfying loop while exploring and discovering various fish for added depth.
- “All of the fish designs are very creative (even the silhouettes look so cool), and I really enjoy the mechanics!”
- “While simple, the gameplay is still enjoyable, probably best played in short intervals when you want to kill some time.”
- “The gameplay loop is relaxing, and you can get a bit more time out of the game if you're trying to discover every fish in the encyclopedia.”
- “The gameplay loop is relaxing, and you can spend more time in the game if you're trying to discover every fish in the encyclopedia.”
- “Gameplay: what you see is what you get.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received for its relaxing qualities and ability to enhance the cozy atmosphere. However, some players feel that even enjoyable tracks can become repetitive with prolonged listening, suggesting a desire for more variety, such as night time music.
- “I really enjoy the music, but even a good song can get old if listened to for too long.”
- “I think some nighttime music would be great.”
- “I think some night time music would be nice.”
- “The music is relaxing and adds to the cozy atmosphere.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game highly replayable due to features like the leaderboard and encyclopedia, which encourage repeated play to improve scores and deepen understanding. The combination of competitive elements and learning opportunities enhances the overall replay value.
- “In addition to this, the leaderboard and encyclopedia enhance the replayability of the game.”
- “It's a great game; it's very replayable, and there is a lot to learn to achieve a high score.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their appealing art style, featuring clever and unique fish designs that enhance visual recognition. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's aesthetic experience.
- “The visuals and sound are stunning; the art is beautiful, with clever designs for the fish that are unique and easily recognizable.”
- “The graphics are breathtaking, creating an immersive experience that draws you into the game's world.”
- “The attention to detail in the graphics is impressive, making every scene visually captivating and engaging.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere is characterized by a relaxing musical score that enhances the overall cozy environment of the game.
- “The music is relaxing and adds to the cozy atmosphere.”
- “The game's environment is beautifully crafted, creating an immersive atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “The lighting and sound design work together perfectly to create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”