FAR: Changing Tides

"A gentle and meditative story which combines simple platforming puzzles and some basic steam engineering to great effect. Beautifully illustrated and scored, FAR Changing Tides is a joyful experience for patient players who are happy to jump aboard this serene …"

"There is no doubt that those who loved Lone Sails will feel at home wallowing in the wet world of FAR: Changing Tides."

"Even with slight hiccups like this, I still adored my time with Far: Changing Tides. The gameplay and design are reminiscent of Playdead’s Limbo and Inside, while featuring a beautiful setting that really draws you into the world without ever …"

"FAR: Changing Tides is a phenomenal atmospheric game, as the visuals and sound design amalgamate wonderfully. However, you might be disappointed if you go into it expecting more."

"Far: Changing Tides isn’t an action-packed roller coaster ride – it’s a contemplative journey that isn’t afraid to slow down and ask you to reflect on your expedition. Of course, this adventure is full of challenges to overcome. But whether …"

"FAR: Changing Tides’ gameplay loop of keeping your ramshackle vehicle running is simple but enjoyable. When you get into a good rhythm, you feel at one with your craft, everything goes smoothly for a minute, and you can enjoy the …"

"Far: Changing Tides largely sticks to the same recipe as its predecessor, making its vessel more complex and sending players on a journey through a different world. Its description as a companion game is fitting – although you will get …"

"I had an enthralling time playing and experiencing an aquatic, post-apocalyptic world in FAR: Changing Tides, and the game shines as an example of true high art in video games. FAR: Changing Tides is a little gem that cannot be …"

"Filled with haunting loneliness and mesmerizing beauty, if you love an indie game that can push what story and gameplay can be, you need to give Far: Changing Tides a try."

"Far: Changing Tides may be familiar to those who played the original, but it&s;s just as soothing and enjoyable a trip as ever."

"FAR: Changing Tides is a beautiful game with a stunning soundtrack that puts you in control of a ship you&s;ll build a fantastic bond with."

"FAR: Changing Tides is the follow-up to FAR: Lone Sails, following a little boy named Toe as he leaves his home in a makeshift boat after an unseen apocalyptic event. There is no dialogue or combat, leaving all of FAR&s;s …"

"Singlehandedly manage a steampunk sailboat in this ramshackle but glorious anti-open world game"

"Contemplative and striking, FAR: Changing Tides is an indie adventure that should be sought out. The light gameplay and sparse storytelling may not be for everyone, but it makes up for these deficiencies with its gorgeous visual design and excellent …"

"‎A short game, yes, but enjoyable from every point of view if you are not looking for some constant action to get speed to your fingers with a variety of commands. Far: ‎‎Changing‎‎ ‎‎Tides renews‎‎ faith in the elements that …"

"FAR: Changing Tides is a mysterious, intriguing game. It builds off the inventive mechanics of managing a ship, the adventure you face taking on a vaguely unsettling tone at times. It&s;s also fairly short – I finished it in about …"

"FAR: Changing Tides is largely more of the same. With how good the first title is, that&s;s not a bad thing, but it leaves a little something to be desired. Great sound design and music, as well as incredible environmental …"

"Like its predecessor, FAR: Changing Tides serves up a poignant journey through a lonely apocalyptic landscape with a bigger ship, a bigger world and a bigger scope overall. At the same time, it still retains that same claustrophobic feel and …"

"Far: Changing Tides isn’t going to be for everyone. But if the idea of a quiet, lonesome adventure about keeping your boat moving forward puts wind in your sails, you’ll love it. There’s a wonderful soundtrack to enjoy, and the …"

"The sequel to FAR: Lone Sails scours off the rust and polishes the rest to an acceptable shine. It&s;s a well-oiled machine that runs for twice as long, with a lot more adventure hiding under its hood to compensate for …"

"FAR: Changing Tides is a stunning atmospheric adventure that makes you feel the ups and downs of sailing through a world that has been destroyed by unknown reasons. It excels at making you feel a connection to your vessel as …"

"Wandering with the little hero and his unconventional craft in a flooded world full of obstacles is melancholic, but also therapeutic."

"Although it doesn&s;t add much to the first game, it still manages to give the same pleasure."

"FAR: Changing Tides is a fun video game with an enveloping and touching story that improves on the good that had been done in the past with FAR: Lone Sails."

"FAR: Changing Tides will give you time and space to think of what it means to go through a journey and question your ideas around home and belonging. After you finish it, you will not forget you have played this …"

"All-in-all, FAR Changing Tides does all the right things you want from a sequel. It makes visible improvements over the first game, while also not overshadowing what that game did brilliantly. On the other hand, those who couldn’t get on …"

"FAR: Changing Tides takes everything fans loved about Lone Sails while offering a better exploration game set in the perilous sea."

"Mysterious, beautiful, and almost dreamlike, FAR: Changing Tides betters its predecessor, delivering a truly memorable and engaging seafaring journey."

"FAR: Changing Tides is a real triumph. There&s;s a phenomenal depth to the experience here, from its striking ambiance through to a compelling gameplay loop, while the sense of exploration is truly remarkable. Fans of FAR: Lone Sails will no …"

"A wonderful experience from the moment you set sail, FAR: Changing Tides builds out the world and gameplay ideas of its predecessor with scale, detail and awesome moments of discovery. Okomotive has started with its original neat mechanic about a …"

"The mystery of this broken world and the wordless, yet varied means by which you explore it makes FAR: Changing Tides an excellent follow-up to Lone Sails. The vessel is incredibly enjoyable to operate and maintain, and the music and …"

"Far: Changing Tides lacks some of what made its predecessor truly special, but it&s;s still another lovely roadtrip to take."

"Satisfying sailing in a beautifully soggy apocalypse. I&s;ve never felt so connected to a vehicle in a game."

"Far: Changing Tides&s; story is a little longer and its puzzles more refined than its predecessor, while its world is as beautiful as ever."

"Playing Far Changing Tides instills a sense of a long journey to the player more than most games with bigger worlds and more freedom of action."