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 stunning visuals and a beautiful soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Water Planet offers a relaxing and immersive atmosphere, making it a great choice for fans of walking simulators.
- The presence of an adorable jellyfish companion adds charm to the exploration of the alien aquatic world.
- The game is very short, lasting only about an hour, which may not justify its price point for many players.
- The voice acting is subpar, with robotic and unengaging performances that detract from the experience.
- There is a lack of save options, forcing players to restart from the beginning if they encounter any issues or wish to take a break.
- music45 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players describing it as the standout feature. While the soundtrack features a mix of ambient and electronic styles, some users noted that certain tracks, particularly the synth-pop songs, can be overly loud compared to other audio elements. Overall, the music is seen as a captivating and soothing accompaniment to the game's visuals, making it a significant draw for players.
“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!”
“It was a very elegant and soothing experience where music was driving the visual appreciation most of the time.”
“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!”
“Now...should you be averse to this type of music, this may be a bit of a deal-breaker for you.”
- story20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally viewed as minimal and underwhelming, often described as ancillary to the overall experience, with some players finding it mundane or lacking depth. While there are elements of exploration and themes related to humanity's future, many reviews highlight that the narrative fails to engage, with poor voice acting and a short runtime of about two to three hours. However, some players appreciate the music and visuals, suggesting that the experience can still be enjoyable if approached with lower expectations regarding the story.
“Water planet provides endless exploring through the story and worlds you travel through.”
“Storywise, it tries to tell something about humanity and its future, faking like it hides some secrets behind its story, something beyond, something meta.”
“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.”
“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 is sort of ancillary to the experience here.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % 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 agree that the art style and interesting visuals contribute positively to the overall experience, especially when paired with the game's music.
“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 voiceover are quite bad, and the story is almost non-existent.”
“And sometimes the 'alien' environment is nice to look at, even though the graphics aren't great, like I said.”
“A walking simulator with mediocre graphics but pleasant music.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % 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. In comparison to other walking simulators like "What Remains of Edith Finch," it falls short in both storytelling and overall engagement, despite being priced similarly.
“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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the presence of a talking robotic jellyfish, whose dry wit adds a playful dynamic to the adventure. This character not only guides players through the journey but also injects comedic moments, enhancing the overall experience.
“While searching for the power source, you partner up with a talking robotic jellyfish who has a dry sense of humor. It leads you on a merry adventure to unite you with the needed power source while also functioning as your tour guide.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers notable replayability through the 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 in the general exploration of areas not necessarily highlighted by the story, and there are locations easily missed on your first playthrough that you will want to revisit for the 100% achievements.”
“The game offers a wealth of choices that lead to different outcomes, encouraging players to replay and explore alternate paths.”
“With multiple endings and various character builds, each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making you want to dive back in for more.”
“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.”
“The game lacks significant changes in story or gameplay mechanics upon replaying, making it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
“Once you've completed the main storyline, there isn't much incentive to go back, as the side quests and collectibles don't offer enough variety to keep things interesting.”
- atmosphere1 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.
“I greatly enjoyed the lonely, melancholy atmosphere of this water planet, and my discovered companion, a friendly, aloof jellyfish.”
