Strange Ocean
- August 5, 2024
- Night Stroll Studio
Get on SteamExplore the weirdest waterways as you help Marina chart the seas, collect hidden treasures and floating chests, and then use your new found riches to customize your ship! Join the quirky ship captain Marina as she sets sail through a strange ocean! A charming, hand-animated ship captain: Marina! Nothing can sink your ship if you leap over it! Deftly defy wibblety-wobblety gravity! Sail the…
Reviews
- Strange Ocean offers a unique and charming premise with its MS Paint style graphics and homemade sound effects, creating a fever dream-like experience.
- The gameplay features a fun mix of chaos and creativity, allowing players to choose their own path through levels and engage in entertaining boss fights.
- Captain Marina is a cute and amusing character, adding to the overall charm and madness of the game.
- The level design can feel repetitive, with many stages lacking significant variation despite the chaotic nature of the game.
- The controls, while not awkward, can be difficult to manage amidst the chaos, leading to confusion and frustration during gameplay.
- Some players may find the later stages overwhelming and may not feel compelled to finish the game due to the increasing chaos and difficulty.
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's MS Paint-style graphics and homemade sound effects create a charming, fever dream-like atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
“The MS Paint-style graphics and homemade-sounding effects are charming and add to the fever dream-like atmosphere of the game.”
“The vibrant colors and detailed environments create an immersive visual experience that captivates players.”
“The unique art style perfectly complements the game's quirky narrative, making every scene a visual delight.”
“The MS Paint-style graphics and homemade-sounding effects are charming and add to the fever dream-like style of the game.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the story.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is enhanced by the charming and whimsically animated character of Captain Marina, whose presence adds a delightful layer of chaos and amusement to the overall experience.
“Captain Marina is cute and amusingly animated, and her presence at the side of the screen adds another layer of madness to gameplay.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect is perceived as ambiguous or open to interpretation, leaving players uncertain about its clarity or direction.
“I mean, that could be the story.”
“The plot feels disjointed and lacks coherence.”
“Character development is shallow and unengaging.”
