The WhatsNext verdict
If you want a colorful, approachable Zelda-like adventure with an especially strong soundtrack, Oceanhorn delivers that charm. Play it if you can tolerate derivative design, simple puzzles, sluggish controls, and backtracking.
What it does best
A colorful 3D adventure world with instant visual charm
A sweeping adventure soundtrack that elevates the journey
What might put you off
A highly derivative Zelda imitation
Clunky controls and frustrating backtracking
The setup
What you are walking into
You wake up and find a letter from your father. He is gone… The only lead is his old notebook and a mysterious necklace. What happened? Explore the islands of Uncharted Seas, a world filled with many dangers, puzzles and secrets. Fight monsters, learn to use magic and discover ancient treasures which will help you on your quest. Use all your wits and skill to unravel the mysteries of ancient kingdom Arcadia and sea monster Oceanhorn. Oceanhorn combines captivating storytelling, breathtaking 3D visuals and exciting gameplay into one massive action adventure experience you will never forget. Enjoy an incredible soundtrack from the best video game composers in the world: Nobuo Uematsu (Final Fantasy*) and Kenji Ito (Seiken Densetsu*) Master the game effortlessly with accurate touch controls or controller. Please Note: Oceanhorn is a free to download premium game with a single in-app purchase to unlock the full version. You can play the first chapter for free and test it on your device first.
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