![]() On more than one occasion, several onlookers remarked how the soundtrack evoked memories of Disney’s Fantasia. The orchestral melodies seamlessly play between soothing string and flute numbers to rousing drum tempos, and when the music fades away the ambient sound of the sea washes over the player, noticeably offering both a peaceful meditative moment and a somber reflection of the vastness of the ocean depths. These environments are paired with a musical score that is simply astounding. It has some interesting ideas and its focus on adventure instead of action is an admirable one. ![]() Although Lifeless Planet has its fair share of faults, it's not a bad game. Probably best to find another way around. What DOES work, is the absolutely compelling environment, teeming with a massive variety of sea life, each with its own unique character and patterns.Īs you journey through wide open swaths of ocean past giant blue whales or through temple ruins filled with hammerhead sharks, the marine life awes and compels you to continue your journey simply to see what new creatures lurk around the corner. It's a little jarring and frankly makes Lifeless Planet feel unfinished. Along the way, clues and hints of a past civilization appear and your overall role becomes clearer, but ultimately the dangling threads of an overarching story are too little to really bring context to this world. If being on a barren planet for an entire game sounds boring, that’s because it is. Most of the playtime is spent running around a vast, empty landscape and using a small jetpack (basically a double-jump) to get around. ![]() At the start you’re a mysterious diver who awakes in the ocean and you begin to explore. Lifeless Planet is primarily a third-person platformer. This is a spectacular journey, despite the relatively little context provided. Experience an exciting and intriguing story through rich graphics and cinematic cut-scenes.“ABZÛ is simply a game worth experiencing, as the whole concept relies heavily on the journey rather than the destination.”. ![]()
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