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Song of the Deep
Song of the Deep

Song of the Deep

2016 GameTrust

Game modes

Single player

HowLongToBeat

Main

06:30

Main +

09:15

100%

11:45

Summary

A metroidvania-style action-adventure game following a young girl’s quest into the unknown to find her missing father.

Trailer

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OpenCritic reviews

56Reviews71Good score

DualShockers

July 10, 2016

Great

The game takes about eight hours to complete, although it would be closer to 12 if trying to 100% the game and find every little secret. With that said, the game is short and concise enough to keep players wanting to come back for more, and I can’t wait to dive (pun intended) back into the game and look for everything I missed the first time through....

Hardcore Gamer

July 10, 2016

Good

Song of the Deep could have been downright outstanding, but there’s enough flaws here to bump it back down into the realm of simply good.

Polygon

July 8, 2016

Good

At around six hours long, Song of the Deep doesn't have enough time to become a disaster, and there are redeeming aspects of it. The character, the voiceover, the presentation are all a change of pace from the video game status quo, and the sense of discovery the first half offers is welcome. But it's hard to shake the feeling of a game with potential...

PlayStation Universe

July 12, 2016

Worthwhile

Song of the Deep is quite often a fantastic voyage, full of rich detail and swimming with charm, but it does little mechanically to rise above similar, better titles. At its best, it’s an entertaining way to spend a few hours in a wonderfully-built ocean world. At its worst, it’s a cheap. uninspired and frustrating slog.

IGN

July 11, 2016

Worthwhile

Song of the Deep makes a fantastic first impression. Its gorgeous world, charming characters, and melancholy tone make for a unique and effective aesthetic. But once you get into the core of the mechanics, combat and puzzles become a slog thanks to its cumbersome controls and wonky physics. Still, I found myself willing to put up with all of these frustrations...

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System requirements

Minimum:
  • OS *: 64-bit Windows 7 or higher
  • Processor: 4 CPUs, >= 2.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1GB VRAM or higher
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
Recommended:
  • OS *: 64-bit Windows 7 or higher
  • Processor: 4 CPUs, >= 2.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1GB VRAM or higher
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space