Sunken Ships

What a delight this is. Every screen a charming handcrafted wonder of plasticine, felt and cardboard. The character interactions often quietly funny or genuinely heartfelt. Can carry an air that is both melancholic and shockingly abrasive; the soundtrack is as unafraid to pummel the player with harsh noise as it is to sink back into hazy, hypnagogic background tones. The RPG mechanics, particularly the equipment and stats, are on the rustic side. But the combat still allows for some nuance in how it can play out and contains a bit of a brutal streak to keep you on your toes even as your ship accrues power. Exploration (and in some cases random chance) yields secrets that'll put a smile on your face alongside, of course, more wonderfully constructed places and creatures to look at. Just a real treat of a free-spirited experience. Reminiscent of the work of other standout indies like Jack King-Spooner, in that respect. It'll be a tragedy if this doesn't find an audience of some kind. O...

What I expected: cute sea game... What this game is: CLAYMATION OCEANIC DARK SOULS HYLICS ABYSSAL RELATIVE

I'd give this a neutral rating if I could. It looks very cool and it's a very charming game overall (it reminds me of The Dream Machine a bit but with fights), but the constant fighting is quite monotonous (maybe some puzzle elements could have been added as well) and the main boss is too hard. Also, I can't interact with the shopkeeper fish to spend my money/shells, I only managed to talk to him once.

Incredibly based Joe.

Funny little game - amazing sounds and clay work! Interesting story and a lot of little details - made with love!