Loddlenaut

Loddlenaut

November 16, 2023

Adventure PC

Loddlenaut is an ocean cleanup adventure set on a vibrant alien planet. Play as an interstellar custodian who is tasked with cleaning up the pollution left behind by spacefaring mega-corporation. Befriend local axolotl-like creatures and explore sunken corporate ruins as you revive the planet’s lush ecosystems. 🚀 Explore an open-world …

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"The striking aesthetic of Loddlenaut&s;s 3D world pulled me in and its gameplay kept me immersed in its impressively deep waters. Superb!"

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Alexandra Hobbs GINX TV Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"There’s very little to dislike about Loddlenaut. It ticks all the boxes of an ideal cozy game, with adorable companions, a calming atmosphere, and uncomplicated mechanics. You’ll be zapping away goop and caring for Loddles during this roughly 4-5 hour …"

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Chris White God is a Geek Nov 2023
80.0 /100

"Loddlenaut is a relaxing survival-lite title which offers up a satisfying gameplay loop with a beautiful and important message at its core."

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Farley Santos GameBlast Nov 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

55.0

"Loddlenaut invites us to remove pollution from an oceanic planet in a relaxing experience. Simple mechanics make underwater cleaning enjoyable and meditative, and it&s;s rewarding to see nature reappearing due to our efforts. A captivating atmosphere with colorful visuals, a …"

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Nov 2023
80.0 /100

"Cute, joyous and packing in an important message to boot, I adore Loddlenaut. This is the epitome of relaxing, stress-free gaming, with the only thing you need to worry about being keeping your oxygen topped up. Cleaning up the oceans …"

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Kirstie Summers Pure Nintendo Nov 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"Loddlenauts is one of those satisfying games that balances a clear and important message with fun gameplay and a population of adorable creatures that it is all too easy to become deeply attached to."

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Mateusz Niewierowski GameLuster Nov 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

64.0

"While Loddlenaut failed to make me care about its cute fish in the long run, it ultimately delivered a poignant, memorable message, while also delivering on its promise of cozy underwater cleaning gameplay."

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Matthew Pollesel Gaming Age Nov 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"If you go into Loddlenaut expecting anything in the way of stakes or drama or a challenge, you’ll probably be underwhelmed. But if you just want a relaxing, chill game that you can escape into for a couple of hours, …"

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Olivia Davies GamingTrend Nov 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

85.0

"Loddlenaut is so perfectly simple, relaxing, and beautiful that I can&s;t help but want to dive straight back into the planet of GUP-14 to breathe life into it all over again. Its gameplay is satisfying and grants the player enough …"

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Roland Ingram Nintendo Life Nov 2023
80.0 /100

"Loddlenaut is sort of a job sim where the job in question feels futile. Cleaned places need re-cleaning, fed loddles need re-feeding. Given that the project at hand is to purify a mega-corp-abused ocean, it&s;s quite a downer that the …"

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Valerie Minnich LadiesGamers.com Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"Loddlenaut is a beautiful gem to add to your collection if you’re into exploration and foraging. With no gameplay clutter, you can get right to do what you want, and with a cozy post-game, you can keep going as long …"

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Violet Plata GameGrin Nov 2023
65.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"It&s;s a very short and simple experience, as the Steam page suggests, but it&s;s definitely worth the time if you like the idea of cleaning an alien ocean to help the fishies out."

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