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So, picture this: it’s PAX West 2023. Yeah, ages ago, right? I remember stumbling upon a game that screamed “chill vibes.” It was called Everdeep Aurora. No baddies. Just puzzles and exploring. Honestly, I was intrigued, and I knew I had to dive in for a proper review.
Anyway, so the game’s all about this kitten called Shell. Cute, right? She’s searching for her mom, and there’s a meteor shower causing havoc—everyone’s headed underground. And Shell’s got this drill. Imagine that! A cat with a drill, digging deeper and deeper. I was hooked, even if I didn’t get why I was so into it.
As you dig, things get wild. You meet these characters: a girl looking for her lost dog, a frog trying to, I don’t know, set things right with his daughter, and a snake who—get this—rips everyone off. Oh, and two otters in a love spat. Helping them out is key because Shell needs a better drill and some slick moves to keep going. So, yeah, being nice pays off.
Now, here’s where things get interesting—or frustrating, maybe both. The game throws all sorts of stuff at you. Hats. Random documents. Gems to keep your drill juiced up. You even play mini-games, like rolling dice and using a crane. The visuals? Think Game Boy Color vibes. And there are multiple endings, all based on how you explore. I loved the sense of discovery! Mainly because there were always new paths, kinda like life, I guess.
But, oh man, the wandering around got to me. No waypoints. Nada. Easy to lose your way and your mind. You’re helping characters out, sure, and it feels rewarding, but man, a radar would’ve been nice. Not even a quest log. I caught myself trying to remember if that otter was supposed to deliver something. And, on the Switch, the framerate hiccupped. Just a bit, but still. I expected it to run smoother, you know?
In the end, Everdeep Aurora? It’s a mixed bag. The music was banging, graphics on point, and not having combat was… refreshing, for sure. But the lack of direction was a downer. A few guidepoints, and it could’ve been stellar. If you’re someone who doesn’t mind getting lost, maybe it’s for you. Personally, I found it a mix of awesome and annoying.
Overall, it’s got chill exploration but misses the mark on guidance. So, that’s the tea on Everdeep Aurora. Dive in if you dare—or if you’ve got patience like an absolute champ.
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