Beyond Blue
Release Date: April 17, 2020
Adventure, TPP, under water, indie games, exploration games, singleplayer
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Beyond Blue is an exploratory adventure game, the action of which has been placed in the oceanic depths. The player takes on the role of the head of a research group which, with the help of modern gadgets, explores submarine abysses.
Beyond Blue, released on PS4, PC and XONE, is a third-person exploration game developed by E-Line, the developers of Never Alone platformer, presenting the beliefs of the Inuit from Alaska. Just like the adventures of the little girl and her polar fox, this production was also produced in close collaboration with a number of experts, including leading oceanographers working on the BBC's documentary Blue Planet II.
Plot
In the near future, the depths of the oceans still remain a mystery for people. Huge, unexplored areas of the Earth covered with water equally fascinate with their beauty and arouse fear of the unknown. We play as Mirai, the female leader of a newly established research group, who was given the task of exploring the underwater world. The team will do that by using highly advanced technology.
Mechanics
In Beyond Blue, we observe our diver from the third-person perspective. During the exploration, we observe aquatic creatures, among which we can find powerful whales, squids, rays, sea turtles or lonely predators hunting for agile shoals of smaller fish. One of the gadgets that allow you to see the underwater world is a camera that displays the underwater landscape in different ranges of the visible light spectrum.
Last updated on May 28, 2019
Videos and Screens
[1:38] Beyond Blue launch trailer
[2:07] Beyond Blue trailer #1
COGconnected: 75 / 100 by Thi Chao
If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about marine life or wanted to explore the ocean depths without fear of having to fend for yourself, this is the game for you. Not to mention Beyond Blue would be a fantastic way to get children more immersed and aware of underwater creatures. However, suppose you’re looking for a game with a bit more to offer in terms of gameplay and content. In that case, you may be better off sticking to games like Subnautica that provide the same exploration with added goals and an even higher arching narrative.
Destructoid: 7 / 10 by Jordan Devore
I appreciate that the story gave me plenty of reasons to care about Mirai and enough quiet space to shake off some stress among the waves. It's a contemplative journey, one I can't help but recommend.
ZTGD: 7 / 10 by Ken McKown
Beyond Blue is a relaxing experience that will appease players who cannot get enough nature documentaries on Netflix. I loved taking my time and scanning creatures and just exploring the ocean. There is a lot of interesting info wrapped around a solid gaming experience. Beyond Blue is the kind of game that players will just know they will enjoy by looking at it.
Beyond Blue Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows June 11, 2020
PlayStation 4 June 11, 2020
Xbox One June 11, 2020
Apple iOS April 17, 2020
Nintendo Switch November 11, 2021
Developer: E-Line Media
Publisher: E-Line Media
Beyond Blue System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2 GHz / AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 670 / Radeon R9 270 or better, 4 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit