Oceanarium
A downloadable game for Windows and macOS
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A rare planetary alignment has transpired in the universe. The deep sea needs your help pulling Mother Ocean from her depression spiral for the water ritual to be complete. You must collect and deliver life energy pearls to the Nucleoid Portal to awaken her. You’ll receive mysterious messages, learn how to astral project and meditate with consciousness warriors as you navigate a fantastic deep sea world full of weird, alien underwater creatures. Will you be around long enough to experience universal oneness?
Astrologically, on December 21, 2020 a great cosmic conjunction will occur: the two largest planetary bodies in our solar system, Saturn and Jupiter, line up in the same sign at the same degree. This event, which astrologers call The Great Conjunction, happens every twenty years—but 2020's event is extra special since Jupiter and Saturn haven't been this close since 1623! We hope this piece of art, released on and about this alignment, helps us all prepare to receive the blessings of change, unity and evolution.
Download original demo game at the Victoria & Albert museum's itch page!
Available for Mac and PC Dec 21st
Credits
Concept and art direction | Paloma Dawkins @Palomadawkins
Programming and game design | Kas Ghobadi @theStaticMan
Narrative and writing | Ashley Obscura @hologramrainbow
Promotional manager | Camille Verreault @CamilleVerreau1
Sound Effects | Margo
Music | :3lON, Margo, Caila Thompson-Hannat, Devon Hansen
Special thanks to | Ruben Farrus, Flan, Sean Lee, Laura Hirsh, Ken Perlin, Marie Foulston, Aya Avalon, Cody Walker, Kyler Kelly, Michael Johnson, Zach Xavier, Clement Shimizu, BabyCastles
With support from | Canada Council for the Arts, Victoria and Albert Museum
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hey i noticed this is releasing on steam this month. are there any changes?
The date was automatically set, the full game release hasn't been announced yet.
i meant if the steam release differs in anyway to this. like should i wait for the steam or just play this
currently the steam demo is the same as this itch release, so either one. When the full game releases, both will be updated and should not differ.
Love your workand this is no exception. What a lovely and lush world!! Keep up the good work you magnificent beast!
This is lovely!
I wanted to say that it is possible to fly over and skip dialogue with the serpent mom and that softlocks the game. <3