Water Planet
- October 4, 2017
- The Revera Corporation
Get on Steam"Water Planet" is a single-player first-person adventure game set in a distant blue world, where players gather resources to fuel an interstellar ship while exploring sunken ruins and ocean depths. With the help of an on-board AI, players hunt for crystal shards and encounter a cybernetic jellyfish named Aqua. The game features portals, underwater and hover transport exploration, and is set to the music of VIRGO. It supports both VR and desktop modes.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful visuals and an enchanting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Water Planet offers a relaxing and immersive atmosphere, making it enjoyable for fans of walking simulators.
- The presence of an adorable jellyfish companion adds charm to the exploration of the aquatic alien world.
- The game is very short, lasting only about an hour, which may leave players wanting more content.
- There are significant issues with voice acting and dialogue quality, detracting from the overall experience.
- The lack of a save system and poor navigation controls can lead to frustration and a less enjoyable gameplay experience.
- music90 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, often described as soothing and atmospheric. Many players highlight the soundtrack as the standout feature, with some noting its interactive elements and emotional resonance, although a few express concerns about the volume levels of certain tracks. Overall, the music is considered a significant draw, making the game a worthwhile experience for fans of quality soundtracks.
“But it is packed to the gills with beautiful music, interesting visuals, and an adorable jellyfish friend.”
“The music is incredible and is the real star here!”
“Don't lose yourself in the captivating songs and the fairytale-esque landscapes of towering ice and endless oceans.”
“I read other comments that stated if you go off track the music stops; I stayed on track and there was still hardly any music.”
“There's a handful of girly synth-pop songs that dominate the soundtrack from time to time, regrettably cranked almost twice as loud as anything else in the game!”
“It's a very basic and simple walking simulator which has some good ideas but nothing that stands out besides the music.”
- story40 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered minimal and underwhelming, often described as ancillary to the overall experience. While some players appreciated the exploration and music, many found the narrative lacking depth and coherence, with criticisms aimed at its execution and voice acting. Overall, the story attempts to convey themes about humanity and its future but fails to engage players meaningfully, leading to comparisons with more compelling titles in the genre.
“Water planet provides endless exploring through the story and worlds you travel through.”
“That alone, plus the actual world exploration which teaches you a bit about what had transpired previously on this world, makes this an interesting story.”
“Wonderful storyline, beautiful terrain/graphics, entertaining but yet relaxing music... all in all a great game.”
“This game is about an hour long, the graphics and the voiceover are quite bad, the story is almost non-existent.”
“A very unimpressive moment in an otherwise fairly impressive experience; many of the visuals, in particular, are rather jaw-dropping, even if the story itself is ultimately underwhelming.”
“The story was mundane.”
- graphics24 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning visuals and beautiful environments, while others criticize the textures and overall quality as mediocre or bland. Despite the inconsistencies, many appreciate the artistic effort and the immersive experience it provides, particularly in a VR setting. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, even if they don't always meet high expectations.
“I love the graphics and can tell a lot of work was put into this creation.”
“The graphics in Water Planet are pretty stunning overall.”
“Wonderful storyline, beautiful terrain/graphics, entertaining but yet relaxing music... all in all a great game.”
“This game is about an hour long, the graphics and the voice over are quite bad, the story is almost non existent.”
“And sometimes the 'alien' environment is nice to look at even though the graphics aren't great.”
“A walking simulator with mediocre graphics but pleasant music.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Water Planet" is criticized for being standard and lacking depth, with poor navigation and mechanics that render it almost non-existent. Reviewers suggest that there are superior walking simulators available at the same price point, highlighting the absence of a compelling story or engaging gameplay elements.
“The scene cuts to a montage of chaotic gameplay footage, with the characters causing mayhem and hilarity in Water Planet.”
“Much better walking simulators at $20 (What Remains of Edith Finch is the same price and has an actual story (longer too) + gameplay with AAA production values).”
“The gameplay in Water Planet is pretty standard swimming/walking simulator fare.”
“Very bad navigation and game mechanics.”
“The gameplay was almost non-existent.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by the witty and dry remarks of a talking robotic jellyfish, who not only guides players on their quest for a power source but also adds a lighthearted and entertaining dynamic to the adventure.
“While searching for the power source, you partner up with a talking robotic jellyfish with a dry sense of humor who leads you on a merry adventure to unite you with the needed power source while also functioning as your tour guide.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers notable replayability through exploration of lesser-known areas and the opportunity to achieve 100% completion, encouraging players to revisit locations they may have missed during their initial playthrough.
“There is some replay value to be had in general exploration of areas not necessarily highlighted by the story, and there are areas easily missed on your first playthrough that you will want to visit for the 100% achievements.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a lonely and melancholic vibe, particularly highlighted by the setting of a water planet and the presence of a friendly, aloof jellyfish companion, which enhances the sense of solitude and exploration.
“I greatly enjoyed the lonely, melancholy atmosphere of this water planet, and my discovered companion, a friendly aloof jellyfish.”
