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Even the Ocean

Even the Ocean

Released: 8/21/2020

From the creators of Anodyne comes a grand story about Aliph, a lowly power plant technician for Whiteforge City, who finds her world turned upside-down after a routine maintenance trip goes awry. Now, working directly with Whiteforge's Mayor Biggs to face an unknown menace, Aliph must navigate her newfound power and influence to save the city. Aliph's identities, environmental issues and the world’s fate all hang in the balance of Light and Dark energies. Balance your energy bar with Light and Dark energies to overcome diverse obstacles and stabilize the city. Meet and talk with new friends, powerful allies, and enigmatic travellers Explore the beautiful and strange geography in the overworld, towns, and environments surrounding Whiteforge City Super customizable difficulties and play styles: choose between Complete, Story-only, or Gameplay-only options to make your experience your own

From the creators of Anodyne comes a grand story about Aliph, a lowly power plant technician for Whiteforge City, who finds her world turned upside-down after a routine maintenance trip goes awry. Now, working directly with Whiteforge's Mayor Biggs to face an unknown menace, Aliph must navigate her newfound power and influence to save the city. Aliph's identities, environmental issues and the world’s fate all hang in the balance of Light and Dark energies. Balance your energy bar with Light and Dark energies to overcome diverse obstacles and stabilize the city. Meet and talk with new friends, powerful allies, and enigmatic travellers Explore the beautiful and strange geography in the overworld, towns, and environments surrounding Whiteforge City Super customizable difficulties and play styles: choose between Complete, Story-only, or Gameplay-only options to make your experience your own

From the creators of Anodyne comes a grand story about Aliph, a lowly power plant technician for Whiteforge City, who finds her world turned upside-down after a routine maintenance trip goes awry. Now, working directly with Whiteforge's Mayor Biggs to face an unknown menace, Aliph must navigate her newfound power and influence to save the city. Aliph's identities, environmental issues and the world’s fate all hang in the balance of Light and Dark energies. Balance your energy bar with Light and Dark energies to overcome diverse obstacles and stabilize the city. Meet and talk with new friends, powerful allies, and enigmatic travellers Explore the beautiful and strange geography in the overworld, towns, and environments surrounding Whiteforge City Super customizable difficulties and play styles: choose between Complete, Story-only, or Gameplay-only options to make your experience your own

Critics
73
Steam
86

Score Breakdown

72.8

Critic Average

9 reviews

86

Steam User Score

281 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-13.3
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-13.3

Average of both sources

Review Timing

1 early (11%)4 launch window (44%)4 late (44%)