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The editors liked
Serious and self-reflective coming-of-age story
Creative combat and upgrades
Rich
Captivating world
Heartfelt story complete with storybook narration
Creative lategame puzzles
Good sense of adventure and exploration
Excellent storytelling
Looks really lovely
Emotional story
Seamless storytelling style
Excellent graphics
Varied gameplay experience
Interesting setting
The editors didn't like
Doesn't have a satisfying flow between regions
Runs out of ideas too early
Early puzzles require more patience than thought
Simplistic combat
Scattered frustrations like onehit kill enemies
Some of the puzzles in the second half are frustrating
Song of the Deep isn't without flaws, but it delivers a fun, modern Metroidvania experience. It also tells a touching story of a young girl using her ingenuity to rescue her missing father. It certainly is worth giving a spin.Song of the Deep was reviewed...
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Published: 2016-08-08, Author: David , review by: gamecrate.com
Song of the Deep tells a compelling story and presents enjoyable, captivating Metroidvania gameplay set in an enthralling underwater world...
Song of the Deep has a welcoming setting and the foundations of a good game, but poor controls and performance issues leave it occasionally gasping for air...
Serious and self-reflective coming-of-age story, Creative combat and upgrades
Doesn't have a satisfying flow between regions, Runs out of ideas too early
Okay, that's quite a bit of negativity aimed towards Song of the Deep, I know. But I like it. I'm more disappointed that the game doesn't reach its full potential than anything else. Song of the Deep feels like a solid framework for a more expansiv...
Song of the Deep makes a fantastic first impression. Its gorgeous world, charming characters, and melancholy tone make for a unique and effective aesthetic. But once you get into the core of the mechanics, combat and puzzles become a slog thanks to its cu...
Published: 2016-07-11, Author: Paul , review by: gaming-age.com
Abstract: Metroidvania month is upon us… I'm probably the only one calling it that but that's neither here nor there. Song of the Deep is the first of two brand new Metroidvania style games that I am reviewing this month (Head Lander from Double Fine is next up). S...
Published: 2016-08-05, Author: Elias , review by: cgmagonline.com
By going against their own grain, Insomniac Games has crafted a true winner with Song of the Deep, which is one of 2016's most hypnotic and charming games...
