Games Asylum: "When it comes to games based around climate change, ergo melting ice caps and rising oceans, the first bar was set astonishingly low. Ocean’s Waterworld games were, ironically, no better than the movie – and I struggle to think of anything before 1995. Since then, numerous developers have given us flooded worlds to explore, usually having a melancholy tone as you traverse the placid oceans. Sea of Solitude, The Flame in the Flood, and the combat-free Submerged all had a decent stab at establishing a waterlogged world. Now it’s Demagog Studio’s turn to try and establish a high-water mark, with this belated console release of Highwater."
Highwater is a tactical, turn based RPG about survivors of an environmental apocalypse trying to escape a watery world.
Timo Writes: "You might be able to tell that I'm really conflicted about Highwater. I have no idea if and how I can recommend this game, even at the $20 price point. It's fine, it's inoffensive at worst, but if you don't vibe with its vibe, you won't like it."
Highwater has some good writing and atmosphere, but the light exploration and turn-based battles don't feel particularly engaging.
