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08-23-2022, 01:01 PM
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Coming in 2023 from Parallel Studio and Quantic DreamOne of the more solemn reveals at Gamescom Opening Night Live was Under the Waves, an underwater narrative adventure game (https://blog.quanticdream.com/under-the-waves/) from Parallel Studio and publisher Quantic Dream. We've seen plenty of underwater games before (https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-beyond-blue/), but nothing quite like this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCN5sQHaRGg
There's a reason for the quiet, lonely vibe. Here's the story setup (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1975440/Under_The_Waves/):
"Set in the depths of the North Sea in a techno-futuristic 1970s, professional diver Stan is struggling to overcome a life-changing loss and embrace a new future."
"The isolation of the deep sea is a fitting manifestation of his state of mind, and as Stan retreads further into his self-imposed solitude, he starts to experience strange events far beneath the waves. He will eventually have to make a difficult choice... stay lost in the depths forever, or break free to the surface and to the rest of his life."
That all matches the reveal trailer ? but what about game mechanics? Under the Waves will have a submarine, as well as swimming, and you'll journey through "caves, wrecks, and submerged plants in search of backstory pieces, salvageable waste, collectibles, and more." I wouldn't have expected craftable equipment. We'll see how involved it is.
Under the Waves is coming to PC (Steam and the Epic Games Store), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in 2023.
The post Narrative adventure game Under the Waves is a “love letter to oceans” (https://www.destructoid.com/narrative-adventure-game-under-the-waves-is-a-love-letter-to-oceans/) appeared first on Destructoid (https://www.destructoid.com).
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Coming in 2023 from Parallel Studio and Quantic DreamOne of the more solemn reveals at Gamescom Opening Night Live was Under the Waves, an underwater narrative adventure game (https://blog.quanticdream.com/under-the-waves/) from Parallel Studio and publisher Quantic Dream. We've seen plenty of underwater games before (https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-beyond-blue/), but nothing quite like this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCN5sQHaRGg
There's a reason for the quiet, lonely vibe. Here's the story setup (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1975440/Under_The_Waves/):
"Set in the depths of the North Sea in a techno-futuristic 1970s, professional diver Stan is struggling to overcome a life-changing loss and embrace a new future."
"The isolation of the deep sea is a fitting manifestation of his state of mind, and as Stan retreads further into his self-imposed solitude, he starts to experience strange events far beneath the waves. He will eventually have to make a difficult choice... stay lost in the depths forever, or break free to the surface and to the rest of his life."
That all matches the reveal trailer ? but what about game mechanics? Under the Waves will have a submarine, as well as swimming, and you'll journey through "caves, wrecks, and submerged plants in search of backstory pieces, salvageable waste, collectibles, and more." I wouldn't have expected craftable equipment. We'll see how involved it is.
Under the Waves is coming to PC (Steam and the Epic Games Store), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in 2023.
The post Narrative adventure game Under the Waves is a “love letter to oceans” (https://www.destructoid.com/narrative-adventure-game-under-the-waves-is-a-love-letter-to-oceans/) appeared first on Destructoid (https://www.destructoid.com).
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