Either way, there is a “golden fish” breadcrumb line to your next objective when tackling main quests, which while a tad too streamlined for my tastes ensures that players will never get lost in the vast expanse of the deep dark terrifying ocean that Diluvion takes place in.Īll of the subs, even the aforementioned Mariana, are easy to control. Re-assigning crew to bolster weaponry, movement, or sonar capabilities-even on the fly-is a welcome mechanic. Starting with the Mariana, which can blast anything out of the water (but lacks speed) felt like night and day when juxtaposed with the lightning fast Glaciem, where it’s generally smarter to avoid fights. I especially noticed how different each section felt after changing submarines, which is a lot like switching weapons in an action RPG.
The bars in particular help bring life to the universe, showing that while things are dire and the world is in a degree of disarray, it’s still human, and these people are still clinging to their existence. There are three distinct zones to travel through, with towns and plenty of enemy types to dance around and pick up on. That’s in part due to the meat of the game being so heavily focused on exploration, which Diluvion does masterfully. Just like the lore it’s a tad under baked (the world is in the state of a “Great Flood,” which has trapped humans under a layer of ice) but by no means does it ever feel like fluff. I especially love the little details like a missing chunk of ear on your sub’s Helm Officer. Its big hook is the swap to 2D hand-drawn art, which definitely sets Diluvion apart from the crowd. It moves the plot along and makes them feel like they’re actually a part of the adventure, even if it at times feels a tad scripted (in a gamey “let’s move this along” sort of way), and static (there’s no voiceovers).
#DILUVION SHIPS FULL#
It never quite reaches full RPG status, but interacting with your crew is a nice touch.
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