In Other Waters

It's a bit like a visual novel but instead of pretty portraits it's ocean floor radar. I loved the story, the setting and the mood. The actual gameplay is very minimal and gets repetitive fast, but I didn't mind too much for such a short game

What a gorgeous experience. I wasn't sure what I was getting into when I started messing with the UI. It seemed minimal and "clunky" until I recognized what kind of game it really was. I had such a pleasant time exploring a world and story in this unique game. As a web developer it's so inspiring seeing how much depth of information was conveyed with such simple symbols, all lovingly tethered to a central design theme. Pair that with the soundtrack and you're in for such a *vibe*

While very minimalistic in terms of graphics, In Other Waters is still a beautiful game. The color and music really sell the atmosphere of the game and let's your imagination do the rest. I do appreciate the attention to detail in how Ellery goes about discovering the species of the planet - it's very scientific and really does feel how a marine biologist would go about exploring a brand new world.

genuinely one of the most beautiful story games i have played. the story is incredibly captivating, hooks you right from the start. the OST fits beautifully, and it will leave you wanting more. So come back once you've finished, because I say go ahead. Make more. Build more of the world in your head. Make something to look back on. Don't be like Baikal.

In Other Waters is a fairly unique exploration and investigation game with a unique enough premise and execution. There's a soothing ambience and interesting lore to uncover. However, it's selling point is also its detriment. The game offers you a tutorial if you forget what controls do what, but I'd say a persistent sub-menu that allows you to relearn controls would be useful. Honestly, there could be a lot more quality of life features to make this game less cumbersome, least of which is a map of he areas you've explored that you can access while diving. There are also parts where you are forced toward a particularly objective instead of being allowed to free roam until you run out of things to do. I got this game on sale, and while it's fairly short, I'd say it provides enough entertainment, especially if you're a sci-fi or exploration fan with a love for unique interface designs in games.

Beautiful story and a gorgeous yet simply put together game. Strongly narrative in focus, the actual gameplay is an effective vehicle for a story just as entwined as the many animals one discovers along their trip.