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Beyond Blue

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 4 • 2020

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Quick resume

Beyond Blue is a single-player narrative adventure that takes you deep into our planet’s beating blue heart. Explore the awesome wonder and unbounded mystery that exists within the world’s ocean.

Global score

88/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulator

Pros

  • Beautiful and realistic underwater environments
  • Relaxing and calming gameplay
  • Educational content about marine biology and conservation
  • Engaging narrative with emotional depth
  • High-quality graphics and sound design

Cons

  • Short game length
  • Limited biodiversity and exploration areas
  • Minimal gameplay variety and challenge
  • Some clunky controls and camera issues
  • Lack of replay incentives beyond scanning achievements

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players can explore underwater environments freely during dives and free dive mode, though story progression is linear with set objectives."

  • Competence
    1

    "Gameplay involves scanning and exploration with minimal challenge; some skill in navigation and scanning is required but overall low difficulty."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on personal exploration and learning."

  • Continuation
    1

    "Some players replay to complete scanning and achievements, but the game is short and lacks strong incentives for long-term habitual play."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

  • Creativity
    -3

    "Players explore predefined environments and scan creatures; no building or modification features."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and respectful tone."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Strongly immersive and relaxing underwater experience providing escape from real-life stress."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and intrinsic motivation to explore and learn."

  • Experimenting
    2

    "Some exploration and scanning encourage trying new things, but largely within fixed environments and mechanics."

  • Exploration
    4

    "Core motivation is discovering marine life and underwater biomes, though limited to a single region and few maps."

  • Expression
    -4

    "No character customization or avatar personalization; standardized presentation."

  • Fantasy
    -2

    "Set in a near-future realistic ocean environment with scientific accuracy; some sci-fi elements but grounded in reality."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community features; strictly single-player."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players learn about marine biology and conservation through scanning and educational videos."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay without physical activity or health-related mechanics."

  • Idle
    3

    "Gameplay allows for relaxed, slow-paced sessions and free exploration without pressure."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Limited emotional connection mainly through story and character interactions, no social bonding."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management mechanics."

  • Progression
    2

    "Progression through scanning and unlocking species and videos, but no power or gear upgrades."

  • Relaxation
    5

    "Highly relaxing and calming experience with soothing music and visuals."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Beautiful graphics, ambient sounds, and music provide sensory enjoyment."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems."

  • Story
    3

    "Narrative with character development and environmental themes, though story is short and somewhat shallow."

  • Strategy
    -3

    "Minimal strategic or problem-solving elements; gameplay is straightforward exploration and scanning."

  • Thrill
    -4

    "No suspense or risk; calm and controlled underwater experience."

  • Value
    1

    "Generally considered worth the price on sale; some players feel full price is high for short length."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No combat or destruction; focus on peaceful exploration and conservation."

  • Survival
    -5

    "No survival mechanics or threats; safe and stable underwater environment."

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