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Under The Waves

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About the game

Under The Waves is a narrative-driven adventure game about the engulfing power of grief. Set in the depths of the North Sea in a techno-futuristic 1970s, professional diver Stan is struggling to overcome a life-changing loss and embrace a new future. The isolation of the deep sea is a fitting manifestation of his state of mind, and as Stan retreads further into his self-imposed solitude, he starts to experience strange events far beneath the waves. He will eventually have to make a difficult cho...

 

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STEAM DECK PLAYABLE ADVENTURE STORY RICH EXPLORATION INDIE ATMOSPHERIC UNDERWATER SCI-FI THIRD PERSON SUBMARINE 3D NARRATION CINEMATIC NARRATIVE HORROR OPEN WORLD

Installation:

How to activate your game

Developer:

Parallel Studio

Publisher:

Quantic Dream

Release date:

29 August 2023

Genre:

Single-player, Adventure, Indies

Recent Steam reviews:

Very positive (59)

All Steam reviews:

Mostly positive (447)

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Description

Under The Waves is a narrative-driven adventure game about the engulfing power of grief. Set in the depths of the North Sea in a techno-futuristic 1970s, professional diver Stan is struggling to overcome a life-changing loss and embrace a new future. The isolation of the deep sea is a fitting manifestation of his state of mind, and as Stan retreads further into his self-imposed solitude, he starts to experience strange events far beneath the waves. He will eventually have to make a difficult choice...

A love letter to the oceans, Under The Waves invites you to dive into a gorgeous underwater world, brought to life in a poetic blend of cinematic visuals and poignant storytelling. Live a gripping story through Stan’s eyes and guide him through an unforeseen series of events that will bring him deeper and deeper into the abyss, the reflection of his own psyche.
Wander the vast seabed piloting Stan’s submarine and encounter the beautiful wildlife, Stan’s only company while he’s trapped in his own mind. Explore caves, wrecks, and underwater plants with Stan’s special wetsuit, following the mysterious manifestations of his memories, to find a way back to the surface and save his life. Collect materials and craft equipment that will help Stan navigate further on this self-discovery expedition. You will have to dare get off the beaten track to experience mesmerizing moments and reveal more about the tragic past he is trying to escape...



KEY FEATURES

  • A surreal voyage under the waves — Live a poetic underwater adventure about a man trying to overcome his traumatic past and save his own life, both literally and figuratively. Will Stan ever reach the surface again?
  • Explore the depths of the sea – Pilot your submarine over the abyss and swim your way through caves, wrecks, and submerged plants in search of backstory pieces, salvageable waste, collectibles, and more. Craft equipment to help Stan explore further.
  • Witness the beauty of the ocean – Dive through gorgeous underwater environments, from unfathomable depths to retro-futuristic facilities, immersed in a contemplative ambiance brought to life by an atmospheric soundtrack.
  • A unique setting full of mysteries - Discover an alternate reality of the year 1979 where retro, science-fiction, and fantasy flow together in beautifully-rendered graphics.

Configurations

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  • OS:Windows 10
  • Processor:Intel Core i5 4th Gen/ AMD Ryzen 3 4100 4 cores 3.8 GHz
  • Memory:8 GB RAM
  • Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB/ AMD R9 290 HD 4GB
  • DirectX:Version 12
  • Storage:10 GB available space