Oceanarium
20 Minute Desktop sandbox narrative game for Windows
Oceanarium on Steam
This game takes place in the deep sea where you meet alien-looking fish that are afraid of a human invasion.
Have you heard the quote, "We know more about deep space than we do about the ocean"? This is a game inspired by that. It doesn't seem fair if you ask me, the ocean is full of undiscovered aliens. Have you seen the Gulper eel? Seriously, Google it.
Have we given up on our own planet and are looking to jump ship? It's not the time to give up.
A rare planetary alignment has transpired in the universe. The deep sea needs your help pulling Mother Ocean from her depression spiral for the water ritual to be complete. You must collect and deliver life energy pearls to the Nucleoid Portal to awaken her. You’ll receive mysterious messages, learn how to astral project and meditate with consciousness warriors as you navigate a fantastic deep sea world full of weird, alien underwater creatures. Will you be around long enough to experience universal oneness?
Features
- Conquer gravity with a unique movement system as you navigate a fantastic deep sea galaxy full of alien species.
- Receive mysterious messages and entertain dialogues with your future self.
- Learn how to astral project and become comfortable with out-of-body experiences.
- Bring the worlds to life as you solve puzzles that open pathways between long lost planets.
Credits
Concept and art direction | Paloma Dawkins @Palomadawkins
Programming and game design | Kas Ghobadi @theStaticMan
Narrative and writing | Ashley Obscura @hologramrainbow
Promotional manager | Camille Verreault @CamilleVerreau1
Sound Effects | Margo
Music | :3lON, Margo, Caila Thompson-Hannat, Devon Hansen
Special thanks to | Ruben Farrus, Flan, Sean Lee, Laura Hirsh, Ken Perlin, Marie Foulston, Aya Avalon, Cody Walker, Kyler Kelly, Michael Johnson, Zach Xavier, Clement Shimizu, BabyCastles
With support from | Canada Council for the Arts, Victoria and Albert Museum
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Videogames
Apocablyss Universe | Songs of the Lost | Oceanarium | Museum of Symmetry | Palmystery | ALEA | Gardenarium | Dream Warrior