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Everdeep Aurora intrigued me. It moved me. It made me explore. Guided me often without me knowing it. It forced me to learn where things were (there is a map, but it does not mark everything), to backtrack, to explore, to remember, to find what was asked of me and solve what wasn’t, to carve my path in a way that acknowledged I would be back here, wherever that was, again. It took me through a world that felt old and lived in and like it could have been made twenty years ago but is probably only possible today. It introduced me to Shell, who reminded me of the value of being kind and helping others.

Everdeep Aurora is a niche, atmospheric gem that trades gameplay intensity for mood, narrative, and artistic charm. While its loose structure and lack of conventional progression may alienate some players looking for more mechanical depth or direction, it succeeds as a relaxing exploration experience. If you’re in the mood for a gentle, thoughtful journey through a beautifully drawn underground world, this game might just be for you.

My time with Everdeep Aurora is an unforgettable experience. This world is full of memorable characters and stunning set pieces. At some point, after you delved deep underground, you’ll realize you need to get back, look up at the winding, chaotic path you’ve made to get here, and discover how this game uses the player’s curiosity and exploration in such a fun way. While it’s not entirely perfect, Everdeep Aurora is a wonderful, short, cozy experience you won’t want to miss.

Everdeep Aurora es un título muy entretenido que nos incita a explorar, aunque no tal y como nos gustaría con una mayor cantidad de alicientes. Sí que es cierto que cuenta con distintos finales, pero debemos advertiros que no es nada sencillo conseguirlos, pues a veces resultan opciones muy rebuscadas que, de forma natural es prácticamente imposible lograrlos.

Por lo demás, debo confesar que me lo he pasado estupendamente, disfrutando y conociendo a cada uno de sus personajes (con sus correspondientes subtramas), ya que al final todo se encontraba perfectamente hilado. Everdeep Aurora es un juego corto, que se puede pasar perfectamente en una única sesión sin demasiadas complicaciones.

I’ve settled on one word for Everdeep Aurora: dense. It’s tightly packed with gameplay and objectives. The compact corridor containing all of its points of interest ensures I’m always engaging with something. I have to unpack the emotions held close to the vest for the characters and tease out deep questions regarding humanity’s darkest instincts. It can also feel impenetrable, with a story that requires a lot of heavy lifting from players. It takes effort to dig through, and there’s gold to find.

Do I think it’s a fun game? Not entirely. The gameplay angered me at times with how slow it was at the start and figuring out where to go was a pain. But gameplay was never really the focus for me. This is a slow burn game that relies on characters, story, and occasional puzzle solving. Those were the main draws for me, and it’s more than enough to keep people invested.

Everdeep Aurora is the definition of a chill vibes videogame. While its cast of characters is interesting and it’s fun to burrow underground, its lack of guideposts and quest log leads to frustration.

I enjoyed my time with Everdeep Aurora, although it could have been better. Nautilus Games very deliberately nails the feel of an old Game Boy game from the mid-1990s, although it may turn off players looking for something more complex or challenging. With its charming art style and gameplay, it’s hard not to have a smile on your face as you drill down into the Everdeep. That said, the lack of clear guidance regarding exactly what the game is asking you to do a lot of the time left me longing for a quest log or objective marker. If you’re looking for a chill platformer with retro stylings and don’t mind a lack of clear direction, Everdeep Aurora is worth checking out.

An ongoing apocalyptic meteor shower has forced the world’s population to settle underground. As Shell, a feline child who awakens to find her mother missing, drill downward from the surface layer through a tile-based underground and discover the Everdeep. Switch version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.

Everdeep Aurora is a game that’s tough to recommend, because it doesn’t seem to be built for a specific kind of player so much as it is built for a certain mood. This is a game you play in the dark on a quiet, perhaps rainy night, exploring a world of darkness and light, meeting strange but fascinating characters, and piecing together a world you don’t immediately understand.