It’s usually not very promising when a developer with no previous experience on a classic franchise announces that they’re rebooting it. Most of the time, those don’t turn out so well. Aquanox Deep Descent is a re-imagining of the franchise wrapped in a modern package. And it’s very good! The visuals are strong, the underwater dogfighting is mostly satisfying, and it has a well-written story that will likely please both old and new fans alike. I wish there was some sort of end-game and more additional content, but this remains an enjoyable experience that didn’t bore me throughout its 15-hour runtime. Aquanox Deep Descent tells the story of a future where the surface was ruined by war and mankind was driven into the ocean. A layer of fatal nano-plankton makes it impossible to return, warring factions strive for some sort of hegemony, and nano-machine enhanced humans that have lost their minds threaten the entire balance. The game begins when the four cr...
Syndicated from Aquanox Deep Descent review — Under pressure
No comments:
Post a Comment