The WhatsNext verdict
For Fans of nostalgic 3D platformers and breezy, open-sea adventure games: Its colorful cel-shaded archipelago, freeform climbing, and playful traversal evoke the charm and wonder of classic GameCube-era exploratory adventures. Tradeoff: A simple story, repetitive side objectives, and occasional technical or camera clunkiness make it feel rougher than its polished inspirations.
What it does best
A colorful lost-GameCube adventure brought back to life
A gentle, feel-good voyage full of charm
Traversal turns every island into a playground
Curiosity keeps opening up the archipelago
What might put you off
Rough camera and occasional technical friction
Simple story and repetitive side-quest structure
The setup
What you are walking into
In a colorful archipelago, play as Eïko, a young thief studying at the Guild. Investigate kidnappings, steer clear of roaming pirates or fight them. Sail the ocean on a cute turtle and climb every island. Cure sick animals, and find the truth during this feel-good journey.
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