Platforms
- PCApr 03, 20208.1playscore7.718 Critics9.1867 Players
- Nintendo SwitchApr 03, 2020NAplayscore7.921 CriticsNA0 Players
33 critic reviews · 1 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- In Other Waters guides players through the visualization of an alien oceanic ecosystem and invites them to share in the exhilaration of discovering new life, all while telling a complex, original story with memorable characters through the medium of a diving suit’s display monitor.
Will Aickman · Jun 05, 2020 Reviewed on PC, SwitchRead full review - In Other Waters isn't just a video game about collecting samples and exploring the unknown. In a world full of companies trying to push out the most realistic next-gen graphics, it's a work of art that transcends what it means to experience a deeply-moving narrative in a video game and reminds us that you don't have to rely on thousand-dollar video cards to be immersed in an incredible story. But, please don't just take my word for it.
Emily Byrnes · May 21, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full review - In Other Waters develops its central mysteries in expert fashion, drip-feeding its revelations in a way that feels natural, and dispatching you to inspect the corners of its map in a way that doesn't feel contrived. As you steadily learn more of what Vas' partner was up to on this strange planet, and you yourself begin to grasp humanity's plight, the mystery builds to a confident conclusion--one that satisfies yet remains aware that some questions are more enticing when left unanswered.
David Wildgoose · Apr 17, 2020 Reviewed onRead full review - While the action of playing the game is threadbare, the tone being set between the repetitive motions of exploration, your doctoral companion’s calm demeanor, a serene and mysterious accompaniment, and the satisfaction of each new discovery makes for a divine experience. If you’re looking for an interactive balm for your spare time or something to sate a sense of discovery without needing action-packed stimulation, sink into these waters and let them wash over you.
Joel A. DeWitte · Apr 14, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - This was a very unfortunate and underwhelming ending to what I considered to be one of the best titles I have covered on Hooked Gamers to date. As such, the review score will reflect this result. However, I do still recommend this game to anyone who has had their curiosity piqued by this title’s setting and enrapturing environment.
Nathan Rowland · Apr 13, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full review - The map only being available at the base was a serious misstep, causing me to get lost constantly and consult a map I pulled up on my phone to actually progress. Despite all this, I became invested in exploring a world I could not see. I can say for certain that I did not have a lot of fun playing In Other Waters, but I'd be lying if I said it wasn't a completely unique and absolutely interesting experience.
Nirav Gandhi · Apr 12, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full review - A very pleasant surprise indeed, In Other Waters is a bit of a minimalist masterpiece that you'll often want to dip into for a more contemplative experience than the majority of the Switch's library. It has found a perfect home on the handheld, the form factor of which massively works in the favour of the game's mood and atmosphere to create an exceptional and unique experience.
Stuart Gipp · Apr 11, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - With In Other Waters developer Jump Over The Age revives the classic genre of text-based adventure games, albeit in an updated version. The developer made a bold choice by stripping the gameplay experience down to interface screens and very basic interaction with the world. The result is a niche game for a limited audience. However, if you’re in the right mindset to play it, it offers a fantastic experience that will linger with you until long after you have finished it.
SebastiaanRaats · Apr 06, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - These drawbacks do not outweigh the aspects of what In Other Waters does right. The game brilliantly uses music and colors to bring forth life to a point-and-click adventure on a mysterious planet. As players explore Gliese 677Cc, learning about the different species can be just as enticing along the way as they discover the planet’s dark history.
George Yang · Apr 03, 2020 Reviewed on Switch - In Other Waters is a slow-paced and oddly satisfying game that asks for your patience and imagination. It is like reading a book where you are transported into a completely different world, and with each discovery Ellery makes the environment becomes more detailed and beautiful. 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 overall impressive experience.
Stephanie Sung · Apr 03, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
In Other Waters casts you as an AI operator, guiding a stranded xenobiologist as they explore and study a beautiful and strange alien ocean.
Developer: Jump Over The Age