Today’s Niche Spotlight is Ocean’s Heart, a retro-inspired top-down action-RPG by Max Mraz and Nordcurrent.
Explore an enchanted archipelago as a young adventurer named Tilia in search of her missing father. Discover the ancient ruins of a lost civilization as you delve into dangerous dungeons, solve puzzles, fight giant bosses, and accept contracts from the townsfolk that call the archipelago home. Scavenge for valuable materials to craft useful items and upgrade your gear.
You can find the launch trailer below.
Ocean’s Heart is available on Windows PC (via GOG, and Steam) for $14.99 USD.
You can find the rundown (via Steam) below:
Ocean’s Heart is an action RPG featuring detailed pixel art with a heavy focus on exploration. In a lively world teeming with secrets and mysteries, Tilia sets out in search of her missing father. Follow the trail through the ruins of a flooded kingdom, shape the future of the current world, or keep your head down and focus on your own mission in this epic retro-inspired adventure!
Explore a detailed and beautiful world, brimming with secrets hidden in misty forests, isolated mountain peaks, or saltwater marshes. Every area is filled with unique and meaningful sidequests, ancient mysteries, and dangers.
Battle fearsome monsters and wield various weapons and ancient magic to defeat or outmaneuver them. Search for special materials to upgrade your weapons until you’re demolishing monsters who once put up a fierce fight.
Gather various items throughout the world to craft potions, upgrade weapons, and expand your ever-growing arsenal.
Game Features
- Retro-inspired action RPG with modern trimmings.
- A lively and gorgeously pixeled world full of secrets free to explore at your own pace.
- Menacing enemies and tense boss fights that’ll keep you on your toes.
- An exciting array of weapons, spells, and abilities. Experiment to find your favorites for every situation and foe.
- Unique, character-driven sidequests with heartwarming or twisted stories that expand upon the world’s lore.
- Foraging and crafting elements to increase your chances of survival in a nasty fight.
- Quirky charm and humor to keep you smiling on your extraordinary adventure!
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