Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas

COGConnectedAlexander Thomas

90/100

A silent young hero fast asleep, his father leaving in the middle of the night. Crawling through dungeons with sword and shield in hand, a host of tools and magic at your disposal as you overthrow monstrous bosses in themed dungeons, gathering the necessary gems that will grant you the most powerful sword imaginable to defeat the impending evil. It’s hard not to reminisce about the classic days of The Legend of Zelda, but we are in fact talking about Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas, a stunning love letter to the genre-defining Nintendo series and quite possibly the beginning of a franchis...

Nintendo World ReportAdam Abou-Nasr

8/10

Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas is solid, though, especially for anyone longing for a throwback 2D adventure game. The story isn’t terribly long, but there’s plenty to collect along the way, and the included DLC island adds just enough to push Oceanhorn to a very satisfying content level. Just remember that this is not Zelda and you’ll have a good time.

WCCFtechKai Tatsumoto

7.8/10

If the name Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas sounds familiar, chances are you might have heard of this Zelda-like back in 2013. Originally an iOS exclusive, this mobile experience had made the transition onto PC in 2015 and now graces the likes of Xbox One and Playstation 4. In a world where players are still awaiting the release of a new console Zelda since Skyward Sword, how does Oceanhorn hold up after three years?

Video ChumsA.J. Maciejewski

7.2/10

Many indie developers wear their influences on their sleeves. Although Oceanhorn looks like a Zelda game, it actually carves its own path but was it a path worth carving?

Pure NintendoJemma Casson

7/10

Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas is an action-puzzle game that’s main story is spread across numerous islands. There’s a lot to like about the game, whi

KeenGamerMichael Keener

7/10

When your dad sets off in the middle the night to fight the mega Oceanhorn and fails, it's up to you to avenge him and save the Uncharted Islands. With your sword, shield, spells, and a handful of other offensive attacks, take out all the minions and island bosses that stand in your way while you quest to collect the 3 emblems that will help defeat said Oceanhorn. Everything you need to know about the game can be found right here!

RPGamerAlex Fuller

The original Oceanhorn aimed to send players back to a time when a boy in a green tunic sailed the high seas in search of adventure. But does the game truly have what it takes to be the missing link to a bygone era?

DualShockersJordan Boyd

6/10

If you're a hardcore Zelda fan you may find enjoyment in Oceanhorn; the game's not bad, just very bland. It also might appeal to younger audiences who may have never played a Zelda game before. This game is a good stepping stone into that genre. Ultimately I wish Oceanhorn created more of an identity for itself but it ends up just playing it safe.

GameSpotJustin Clark

5/10

A wink to the past.

GameSpewSean Mesler

5/10

I don’t mean to sound like I hated Oceanhorn, because I didn’t. It’s a completely fine and competent game that may satisfying someone who is less discerning or has some time to kill with it. However, if you’re a fan of Zelda or action RPGs in general, you can do much better than Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas.

Playstation LifestyleTyler Treese

5/10

Check out our Oceanhorn PS4 review to see how this Zelda-inspired action RPG works on PS4. Can it live up to what it imitates?

Checkpoint GamingLuke Mitchell

Unscored

Debuting originally in 2013 on iOS, Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas has been ported to every platform possible, now making its way over to the Nintendo Switch. With its style and mechanics drawing heavy comparisons to The Legend of Zelda, the action adventure game features a young boy protagonist on a quest to find his father by sailing around the ocean, solving puzzles and exploring dungeons with a sword, shield and bow. With the game now a few years old, it’s starting to feel a littl...