Ocean's Heart

Nintendo World ReportNeal Ronaghan

8.5/10

Still, Ocean’s Heart is a tremendous experience even with some rough edges. It’s evocative of the likes of Minish Cap in all the best ways and succeeds at being more organic and open than a lot of similar games. I’d love to see this game’s foundation build and grow because the promise is immense, but even if this is the peak of Ocean’s Heart’s developer Max Mraz, it’s still an enjoyable game.

Gamer EscapeLaura Borrayo

8/10

Ocean’s Heart is a love letter to its genre, and I feel like it’s one that does it justice. I really enjoyed this game and all it had to offer. The main story, as well as the side-quests, keep you interested and immersed in the world you’re exploring, the visuals are full of color and charm, and the gameplay, while basic, is elevated by constant puzzle-solving and exploration, making it harder to get bored. If you have it in you to ignore the clunky controls (which I did) then you will ...

TechRaptorTyler Chancey

7/10

When it isn't going through the motions with its main story, Ocean's Heart is an imaginative retro adventure worth your time.

Game SkinnyDylan Webb

7/10

Ocean’s Heart is a charming, albeit uninspired, Zelda-like 2D adventure that wears its influences a bit too heavily.

RPGamerAlex Fuller

There's never a dull moment for apprentice volunteer navy member Tilia. Players can join her in exploring an interconnected archipelago for clues about missing family members as well as lost treasure in this charming retro action-adventure game.

VGChartzEvan Norris

6.5/10

Search and rescue.Max Mraz knows Zelda. The indie developer cut his teeth on Yarntown, a free-to-play 2D Zelda-inspired version of [...]