Under What?
Release Date: August 5, 2019
Adventure, free-to-play, 2D, visual novel, indie games, singleplayer
A visual novel telling the story of a fisherman who accidentally hit the bottom of the sea, where an anthropomorphic fish awaits him, eager to hold a thought-provoking discussion. Under What? is a short production available for free.
Under What? is an exceptionally short visual novel, stylized as an interactive comic book. The game was developed by independent developer Dan Gartman and is available for free.
Plot
Under What? tells the story of an old fisherman who accidentally fell into the water and hit the bottom of the sea. The protagonist meets an anthropomorphic fish and discusses philosophy with it.
Mechanics
A characteristic feature of Under What are the simple game mechanics. During the game we observe the fisherman and his interlocutor, and our role boils down to choosing the dialogue lines spoken by the protagonist.
Technical aspects
Under What? features colorful, two-dimensional graphics in cartoonish style. Individual scenes are presented in small frames evoking associations with comic books. The game is accompanied by a calm soundtrack, and the dialogues are not voice recorded.
Last updated on May 22, 2020
Videos and Screens
[5:32] Under What? trailer #1
Under What? Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows
Developer: Dan Gartman
Publisher: Dan Gartman
Age restrictions: none
Under What? System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz, 512 MB RAM, graphic card Intel HD or better, 100 MB HDD, Windows 7/8/8.1/10