In Other Waters

"Traveling into the deep oceans, replete with detailed biomes is not an experience that we get to have often. In Other Waters offers a meaningful storyline, unmatched music and a minimalistic yet beautiful UI. But perhaps the most interesting portion …"

"In Other Waters is a mesmerizing game about discovering the unknown. It has a minimalistic art design with great story-telling and simple gameplay mechanics. It doesn’t offer that much of a challenge, but it succeeds in delivering a relaxing experience …"

"In Other Waters puts the player in an unusual position but even though not everyone will become smitten by this Nintendo Switch text-based adventure, the game is a marvel to look at and features an exquisite ambient soundtrack that will …"

"With an engaging sci-fi story and its minimalist style, In Other Waters manages to draw you into its mysterious story and brings the alien environments to life through your imagination. There are some performance issues that can detract from the …"

"In Other Waters is a poignant message of environmentalism mixed with a calming and distinctive aesthetic, but it&s;s sometimes a chore to play."

"In Other Waters&s; best quality is just that: it makes you feel like you&s;re in other waters. It&s;s a well written exploration game that, while short, provides an interesting story. If this is the form the classic text adventure returns …"

"I absolutely loved my time with In Other Waters. I’m itching to dive back in and fully complete Ellery’s taxonomy logs, and I can’t wait to grab the companion book for more worldbuilding and lore. Despite a few mechanical flaws, …"

"In Other Waters tells a tense, absorbing mystery through exquisitely minimalist means."

"In Other Waters plays like a visual novel with more depth and better graphics, which makes it a perfect game for players to relax in provided they don&s;t mind coming up with how the game&s;s creatures look by themselves."

"Hypnotic art, otherworldly audio and captivating writing meet in an undersea exploration game that wants you to take your time."

"Despite some of its interface quirks, In Other Waters is a masterfully designed game, woven tightly into its music soundtrack and emotional chronicling of the relationship between humans, AI, and the environment."

"In Other Waters is a thrilling, non-violent gem focusing on discovery of life among the stars in a place humanity didn’t think to look. This game proves that sometimes simplicity is best, its minimalist approach to complicated technology an absolute …"

"I had an amazing time with In Other Waters. It&s;s a game I&s;d happily play over and over just for the overall combination of colors, sounds, and exploration. The story acts as a reminder of why we should treat our …"

"Jump Over the Age delivers an amazing story set on an alien ocean planet."

"Admittedly this is a game that requires players, from the word go, to get onboard with the idea that pace isn&s;t paramount and that its complicated controls also serve the greater aesthetic on show."

"One casualty of doing video capture for every game I play is that titles that are much better suited to touchscreen play take a beating in terms of my opinion early on..."

"Sometimes, it can be a little slow, but that comes with the kind of game it is. It isn’t a bad thing at all. The narrative being told is gripping enough to carry you through these lulls. The text auto-continues …"

"In Other Waters tells an intriguing tale that will get you thinking, but only if its slow crawl to the finish doesn&s;t turn you away."

"In Other Waters succeeds more as an exercise in world building than as an exciting adventure game"

"In Other Waters is a unique, dreamy experience that rewards your patience and time. It features one of the most elegant and thoughtful UIs in a game, and a clever, precise text to build a world worth exploring."

"The hard science aspects of being a marine biologist aren&s;t sexy or fun, but they make for an interesting and completely unique experience."

"Innovative controls, terrific audio score and minimalist sublime make &s;In Other Waters&s; one of this year&s;s most memorable gaming experiences so far."

"A gentle and engrossing underwater sci-fi game that will have you thinking about more than what lies beneath the waves."

"Looks can be deceiving, and while In Other Waters does look too simple for its own good, it&s;s a title overflowing with depth. Between a well written script, intensely atmospheric sound design that begs for headphone use, and methodically slow …"

"In Other Waters is engrossing, beautiful and perfectly balanced both in terms of immersive gameplay and intriguing narrative. Its relaxing without being boring, and thoughtful without treading the same tired sci-fi tropes."

"Whilst it takes a longer than normal to get used to the controls and can sometimes feel sluggish, In Other Waters is a beautifully designed and wonderfully written exploration game."

"In Other Waters caresses the senses, stimulates curiosity and hits hard with an extremely deep story. An alien ocean to explore, discovering an incredibly fascinating ecosystem, to be protected at all costs."

"With full control of the expedition that engages the player from the moment the game starts, In Other Waters is highly interactive and unapologetically detailed, a little slower and a lot more reading than I would have preferred, but an …"

"Minimalist adventuring that&s;s original, clever, and soothing – and a perfect example that gameplay and atmosphere is always more important than high-tech graphics."

"The game offers a refreshing focus on its sense of place rather than ease of play."

"A very pleasant surprise indeed, In Other Waters is a bit of a minimalist masterpiece that you&s;ll often want to dip into for a more contemplative experience than the majority of the Switch&s;s library. It has found a perfect home …"

"One of the most striking video games of recent years, In Other Waters blends systemic exploration and pure narrative in a way few other games try."