Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas

Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas is an action-adventure video game developed by Cornfox & Bros. and published by FDG Entertainment for iOS, and later for Android PlayStation 4, Xbox One,[1] Nintendo Switch,[2][3] and Microsoft Windows via Steam[4]. The game is frequently described as a cross between The Legend of Zelda and Katamari Damacy because the gameplay mixes those of both games. The game was first released on iOS in 2013 before eventually coming to other platforms, including the PS4 release of late Quern: Undying Thoughts only three years ago.

Gameplay and Mechanics

It is a first-person exploration, puzzle-solving and combat game in which players will search for their father among different islands. You are in the shoes of a young boy who wakes to find himself greeted by a letter from his father, an empty notebook and... around neck sits an odd locket. After that, you'll embark on a journey across the Uncharted Seas to fight monsters - and unearth dark secrets as well as mystical relics.

Key Features:

Combat: The game features both land and naval combat, with the ability to board ships battle rival pirates and take back what is yours from other factions.

Combat: Devastate and destroy enemies at close quarters with fast swordplay, alternatively use your magic abilities to defeat foes from the barrier of range Combat does little to break the mold, but has a rudimentary yet propulsive combo chain system that avoids being anything worse than functional.

Puzzles: Solve puzzles to advance the story and open new areas. These puzzles can be as simple as a switch or more complicated environmental trials.

Presentation (Graphics & Sound): The game features colorful, cartoony graphics, and a phenomally impressive soundtrack composed by veterans Nobuo Uematsu and Kenji Ito which brings so much more to the overall experience.

Visuals and Sound

Oceanhorn has a very colourful, 90s adventure game vibe to its visual style. Art direction is what makes every island different and unique for discover The game runs at 1080p and a silky smooth framerate of buttery 60 FPS on the PS4. Accompanied by a rich and adventurous score, composed by none other than Nobuo Uematsu (Final Fantasy series) and Kenji Ito; the soundscape further immerses you in this experience like few others.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

Enjoyable Exploration: With hidden secrets and lots of valuable treasures to find, exploration stays fun.

Great Combat and Puzzles: A perfect balance of combat with puzzles make way for an enjoyable challenge.

Amazing Visuals and Soundtrack - The game has high-quality graphics as well an impressive soundtrack, which make the visuals and sound on point.

Cons:

Gameplay is a rip-off: Some people might think the game play comes right out of "Legend Of Zelda" with no original material.

Repetition: Some moments of gameplay; combat a puzzles may feel stale at times.

Conclusion

This is a great thing, really: Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas is an extremely charming and enjoyable action-adventure game that encapsulates the spirit commonly found in classic titles like The Legend of Zelda without forcing players to sit through yet another installment. It features a great sense of discovery, fun battles and an interesting score - all spices up in this attempt to bring something new for the lovers of metroidvanias. Outside of this and other derivative similarities to the genre's creators, it is a slickly polished experience with some neat gameplay ideas.

The game provides additional info as well, and if you're interested in purchasing it just visit the Official PlayStation Store.

Similar Games

If you liked Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas, then try any or all of these games as well.

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (Nintendo) - Noted oceanic adventure and irresistibly charming visual design.

Alundra (PS1): An action-adventure filled with puzzles and exploration.

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana (PS4, PC): Mixes action RPG elements with a good story and quality visuals.

Hyper Light Drifter (PS4, Xbox One and PC): Retro-style action-adventure RPG with difficult gameplay.

The games contain a mix of exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving that will be familiar to players who have also played Oceanhorn.