Beyond Blue
Developer(s)E-Line Media
Publisher(s)E-Line Media
EngineUnity
Platform(s)
ReleaseiOS
April 17, 2020
Windows, PS4, Xbox One
June 11, 2020
Nintendo Switch
November 11, 2021
Genre(s)Educational, adventure
Mode(s)Single-player

Beyond Blue is an educational underwater diving adventure game developed and published by American[1] studio E-Line Media, who had formerly developed Never Alone. The game was inspired by the BBC's Blue Planet II nature documentary series. It was released on iOS through Apple Arcade on April 17, 2020 and on Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on June 11, 2020.[2] The game was released for the Nintendo Switch on November 11, 2021.[3] It received positive reviews praising its quality for an educational game while criticizing its short length, graphics, and unrealistic nature.

Plot

The game's main character is Mirai, a deep-sea researcher who leads a research team to investigate ocean life, such as whales. The game combines educational and narrative aspects.[4]

Reception

The game received "mixed or average" reviews for Windows and Xbox One and "generally favorable" reviews for PlayStation 4, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[5][6][7] The Switch port received "mixed or average" reviews.[8]

Rebecca Stow of Push Square rated the game 8 stars out of 10, praising the game's atmosphere, narrative, music and voice acting, while criticizing the lack of realistic marine life.[4] Rachel Watts of PC Gamer rated the game 71/100, saying that while the game was a "brilliant educational tool" due to its ability to scan wildlife, its environments felt empty and "uninspired", and its narrative remained "one-note".[16] Jordan Devore of Destructoid rated the game 7/10, calling it a "contemplative journey" with "beautiful imagery" and "heavenly" music, while criticizing the shallow aquatic simulation.[17]

References

  1. ↑ "E-Line Media". Twitter. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Beyond Blue". Metacritic. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Beyond Blue for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo". www.nintendo.com. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  4. 1 2 Stow, Rebecca (June 12, 2020). "Beyond Blue - An Ocean Exploration Sim with a Surprising Amount Below the Surface". Push Square. Archived from the original on June 13, 2020. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  5. 1 2 "Beyond Blue for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  6. 1 2 "Beyond Blue for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  7. 1 2 "Beyond Blue for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  8. 1 2 "Beyond Blue for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  9. ↑ Allin, Jack (June 12, 2020). "Beyond Blue review". Adventure Gamers. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  10. ↑ Devore, Jordan (June 14, 2020). "Review: Beyond Blue". Destructoid. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  11. ↑ Helm, Jordan (June 12, 2020). "Review: Beyond Blue". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  12. ↑ Ingram, Roland (November 15, 2021). "Beyond Blue Review (Switch eShop)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  13. ↑ Watts, Rachel (June 11, 2020). "Beyond Blue review". PC Gamer. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  14. ↑ Stow, Rebecca (June 12, 2020). "Beyond Blue (PS4)". Push Square. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  15. ↑ MacDonald, Keza (May 6, 2020). "Beyond Blue review: Blue Planet II, the game". The Guardian. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  16. ↑ Watts, Rachel (June 11, 2020). "Beyond Blue review". PC Gamer. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  17. ↑ "Review: Beyond Blue". Destructoid. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
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