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Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Genre: Action/Adventure
Publisher: FDG Entertainment
Developer: Cornfox & Brothers
Release Date: June 22, 2017

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'Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas' (ALL) Coming to Nintendo Switch

by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2017 @ 8:42 a.m. PST

Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas combines captivating storytelling, breathtaking 3D visuals and exciting gameplay into one epic action-adventure experience.

In the game you explore the islands of Uncharted Seas, a world filled with many dangers, puzzles and secrets. You must fight monsters, learn to use magic and discover ancient treasures, which will help you on your quest. Use all of your wits and skill to unravel the mysteries of the ancient kingdom of Arcadia and the sea monster, Oceanhorn.

A melee and magic combat system must be used creatively to fight your way through dangers and deep dungeon battles while wits will be needed to solve challenging and entertaining puzzles to unearth key items and paths.

FDG Entertainment confirmed that Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas will be coming to Nintendo Switch later this year.

Key Features:

  • Rewarding Exploration Gameplay: Set sail and discover all the hidden secrets, dangers, challenges and wonders of more than 10 exciting and unique islands. Inspired by such titles as The Legend of Zelda: Windwaker the blend of adventure and action-packed battles is uniquely entertaining
  • 10+ Hours of Story-Driven Content: The game reveals the heroic story of a young boy on a journey of self-exploration in search for his father and his connection to the mysterious sea monster, Oceanhorn
  • Music Legends Nobuo Uematsu and Kenji Ito: Experience Uematsu’s finest work in recent years and see why he is still considered the master of video game composition. Oceanhorn: Monster of the Uncharted Seas is also proud to be his first non-Japanese project that he’s ever worked on. He is joined by legendary video game composer Kenji Ito to create a stunning soundtrack that elevates the gameplay experience
  • Melee and Magic Combat System: Wield sword, shield and magic against different island enemies and unexpected boss characters across the unchartered seas. Keep on your toes while circling enemies and wait for an opening after a perfect block for your time to strike! Or mix things up by freezing an enemy with a powerful ice spell. Experimentation and creativity with combat tools in hand are encouraged!
  • Remastered for Consoles: The game runs at a stunning 1080p/60fps on both PS 4 and Xbox One. Controls have also been refined for gamepad use and the game supports the PlayStation® controller touchpad. The console versions also include the music of Uematsu and Ito which were not included in the Steam version released under a different publisher.

Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas is a carefully crafted love letter to our favorite Action Adventures. With influences from the Zelda series (Nintendo), Final Fantasy and Seiken Densetsu (Square-Enix) the game combines captivating storytelling, breathtaking 3D visuals and exciting gameplay into one massive action adventure experience you will never forget.

Oceanhorn is currently available on iPhone and iPad, Apple TV, PC, Mac, PlayStation 4 and Xbox.


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