Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm (2019)

Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm, set a thousand years before the events of the first chapter, takes the player on a magical journey across the vast world of Gaia, brimming with mythology and lore.

Role-playing (RPG)Adventure Indie Action Fantasy Sandbox Open world prequel touch controls airship apple arcade available on - apple arcadeXbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Mac, Nintendo Switch

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PS3Blog.netAug 20239/10
An excellent adventure that is a must-play on PlayStation 5
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ZTGDTerrence JohnsonAug 20238.5/10
There isn’t a whole lot original about Oceanhorn 2, it very proudly wears its inspiration to the The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker; not on its sleeve but its cosplaying as Link. This isn’t a bad thing at all, as I said above there aren’t very many of these games on Xbox (which is really sad btw). More than that because it doesn’t have a rage inducing difficulty it makes Oceanhorn 2 a great game for families to play together which is something that can’t be said for a lot of adventure games lately. Some of my fondest memories is playing games with my mom watching (she isn’t a gamer) and finding a game like that now as a father is rare. So, in this sea of utterly fantastic games in the year of our Lord 2023, don’t sleep on Oceanhorn 2 – Knights of the Lost Realm.
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PlayStation UniverseZahid AhmedAug 20238.5/10
A fantastic game worthy of being a proper sequel brimming with gorgeous visuals, immersive exploration, engaging combat, deep mechanics, and packed full of content which exceeds that of the average Indie Title. If you are looking for a Zelda-based adventure, look no further than Oceanhorn 2: Knights Of The Lost Realm!
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Cubed3Drew HurleyJan 20215/10
Oceanhorn 2 has the odd moment which is really enjoyable, mostly limited to the puzzles and bosses within the dungeons. But there could be so much more here, there are glimpses of a game that could be really special, but it regularly loses the attention of its audience due to the barren open world. The presentation feels low quality and dated, the combat clunky, the world empty. This looked so promising, but is quite the disappointment.
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Nintendo LifeMitch VogelOct 20206/10
Oceanhorn 2 is a decent game, albeit one that doesn't do enough to stick out from the crowd. Excellent presentation and a clear understanding of the mechanics underlying the Zelda franchise make for a game that is satisfying and ultimately worth the price of admission. At the same time, however, a slight pervasive shallowness in the various gameplay systems keeps it from ever becoming too engaging of an experience, as it never delves as deep as it could with many of its ideas. We'd give Oceanhorn 2 a light recommendation, but with the caveat that you might want to wait for a sale on this one.
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About the game

Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Mac, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Cornfox & Bros.
Publisher: Cornfox & Bros., FDG Entertainment
Released: September 19, 2019
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Third person
Engine: Unreal Engine 4