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Beyond Blue is an indie adventure game that involves diving and exploring the ocean to research marine flora and fauna, even promising to educate players on these topics. It was developed by E-Line Media and initially released on April 17, 2020.
Published by E-Line Media itself and available for Apple Arcade, Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch, Beyond Blue has generally been well received by critics. Additionally, at least for now, it has thousands of very positive reviews on Steam.
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Gameplay
Beyond Blue is a single-player adventure following Mirai, a charming and athletic deep-sea researcher leading a team to investigate ocean life, such as whales and other marine creatures. It is often compared to Abzû, another underwater exploration game, but Beyond Blue is more open, even though it might feel empty in terms of interaction with the wildlife. The game blends educational value with narrative elements, providing a relaxing experience that teaches about marine life.
A typical playthrough lasts around three hours. The game is mission-based rather than fully open-world, and the main activities include scanning marine creatures and collecting samples. There are eight dive locations available for exploration.
Between missions, Mirai returns to a submarine, which serves as a base, though it doesn’t feature crafting, upgrades, or new equipment. However, in this vehicle, players can access an encyclopedia with information about the scanned species.
The game also includes 16 short films about marine biologists and ocean exploration. Despite its tranquil setting, some parts of the ocean can appear dark and deep, which may be unsettling for those afraid of the deep sea. However, there is no danger, as the focus is on education and documentary-style gameplay. The experience has been described as feeling like “flying” underwater.
About the game
Beyond Blue is a single-player narrative adventure that takes you deep into the blue heart of our planet.
Set in the near future, Beyond Blue explores the mysteries of the ocean through the eyes of Mirai, a scientist and deep-sea explorer. Join a new research team and use innovative technologies to see, hear, and interact with the ocean like never before.
Using the same inclusive development approach that led to the BAFTA-winning Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna), a game about Alaska Native culture, E-Line Media partnered with BBC (the creators of the acclaimed Blue Planet II), OceanX Media, world-class game developers, and leading ocean experts to create an experience that reflects the infinite mystery and incredible wonders of the ocean.
Features
- A fully voiced, engaging narrative – Featuring Anna Akana (YouTube), Mira Furlan (Lost, Babylon 5), Hakeem Kae-Kazim (Black Sails, Hotel Rwanda), and Ally Maki (Toy Story 4).
- Exploration and adventure in an untouched world.
- A fun and immersive soundtrack with original compositions and music from Miles Davis, The Flaming Lips, The Edisons, and more.
- Sixteen exclusive mini-documentaries, called Ocean Insights, featuring original footage and interviews with leading ocean experts.
Trivia
- Beyond Blue was developed using the Unity Engine.
- The game was inspired by BBC’s Blue Planet II nature documentary series.
- It was first released on Apple Arcade on April 17, 2020. The Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One versions launched on June 11, 2020, followed by the Switch release on November 11, 2021.
- Reportedly, an event at the Australian Speedruns Marathon 2019 aimed to raise funds for Beyond Blue. Among various games, a speedrun of La-Mulana 2 took place at this event.
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Overview
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- Size: 10 GB
- License: Commercial
- Operational systems: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Developer(s) and/or publisher(s): E-Line Media
- Categories: Adventure
- Added by: Valewson