One of the main areas the game excels is in the actual gameplay of the dives. Whilst the story may not stand up against some of the more blockbuster video games, it is a solid effort that helps tie the game together. With the option to make conversational decisions the player also remains invested in these sub-plots without feeling left out. This adds another level to the story and helps include some much needed emotional pay-off.
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This is achieved through a series of calls and messages in-between dives with Mirai and her research colleagues, as well as her sister Ren (Ally Maki) who is caring for their dementia suffering Grandmother.
In addition to the main story the game also explores complex issues of human impacts on the environment, family relationships and grief. Mirai swimming alongside her pod of sperm whales, who feature heavily throughout the game’s storyline (Image by E-Line Media) This provides a compelling narrative to the game which is needed to add some structure to the expansive and immersive world the player finds themselves in. The main storyline follows Mirai’s strong personal connection with a pod of sperm whales, including a newly born calf, who find themselves at risk from all angles. With the help of her colleagues Andre (Hakeen Kae-Kazim) and Irina (Mira Furlan) she studies the marine life in the area throughout a series of dives in a futuristic scuba suit. Set in the near future in an unspecified region of the Western Pacific, the game follows the underwater adventures of Mirai (Anna Akana), a marine scientist and ocean explorer on a submarine-bound research expedition.
With a compelling story, stellar voice cast, engaging gameplay and science focused achievements, Beyond Blue provides players with a truly unique virtual underwater experience that encourages them to learn, explore and care more about the marine world. Utilizing the same technology behind E-Line’s BAFTA award-winning ‘Never Alone’ (an exploration game surrounding Alaskan Native culture) and inspired by BBC’s Blue Planet II, the team have created a fully immersive underwater world that reflects the awesome wonder and unbounded mystery of our oceans. Beyond Blue allows you to get up close and personal with some of the ocean’s most spectacular creatures (Image by E-Line Media)ĭeveloped by E-Line Media, in collaboration with BBC Studios, Ocean-X and world leading marine scientists, Beyond Blue is a single-player narrative adventure that takes you deep into our planet’s beating blue heart. It is a fantastic virtual experience for any ocean enthusiast. Beyond blue is an amazing new single-player ocean adventure game that lets you explore the ocean and its creatures in an immersive and educational way.
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