As of January 21, 2021, PC gamers can purchase on Steam some Ocean’s heart developed by Max Mraz and published by Northcurrent, which is defined as a Action-RPG and whose inspirations from the license The Legend of Zelda are clearly assumed, starting with her heroine Tilia similar in appearance to that of the princess in Breath of the Wild. With a strong score of 79/100 on Metacritic of the few editors who noted it, we could only be intrigued whileit has just been announced on Nintendo Switch for a release on February 10.
This pixel art title therefore makes us embody Tilia, who will go in search of his father and will have to face the terrible pirate Blackbeard (Black beard) who kidnapped him. It is through this prism of piracy that we control the girl through a world filled with secrets and dangers, like dungeons, certain mechanics of which will immediately speak to fans of the license of. Nintendo. Crafting potions, skill upgrades and the arsenal to overcome formidable bosses are part of this adventure presented to us by its creator and publisher:
“Ocean’s Heart proudly displays its influences, so of course I’m thrilled to see the game come to Nintendo Switch. Ocean’s Heart is a love letter to The Legend of Zelda, but it also has its own uniqueness that sets it apart. It’s about exploration and the feeling of satisfaction of uncovering a mystery and trying to figure out what it means, ”said Max Mraz, the developer of Ocean’s Heart. “So it lures you out of the way by being full of hidden areas that hint at stories and hide new monsters and treasures. After building my vision for Ocean’s Heart from scratch, it’s satisfying to see my game on the platform of its greatest inspiration. “
“It’s exciting to work with Max again to release Ocean’s Heart on Nintendo Switch. The system is ideal for this kind of game and players will soon be able to see it for themselves, ”said Andrius Mackevičius, head of the release team at Nordcurrent. “We love his take and inspiration from classic ’80s and’ 90s RPGs, and we think Ocean’s Heart lives up to the nostalgia by delivering hours of action with this exhilarating top-down role-playing game,” a gripping story crafted with clever humor and a beautiful pixel art aesthetic. “
On leaving theeShop, Ocean’s heart will cost € 14.99. You can get a € 15.00 card on Amazon if you don’t want to make a direct purchase. Visuals are available on the following page.
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