Image via RetroStyle Games
The Indie gaming scene is at an all-time high as more high-quality games are being released. More rogue-like games have been surfacing including the upcoming title Codename: Ocean Keeper.
What is Codename: Ocean Keeper?
Codename: Ocean Keeper is an underwater rogue-like indie game developed by RetroStyle Games. The premise is simple, the player dives into different caverns deep in the ocean to dig up much-needed resources. Once they are done digging, they come up to control their spider-like robot to move on the the next cave. However, players will only have 60 seconds before a wave of monsters attacks the robot. Fend off the monsters and collect as many different materials as you can before your robot is destroyed.
Every time players collect more materials, more options they have to upgrade their deep-diving robot to keep exploring for longer periods.
First Thoughts on Codename: Ocean Keeper
We played the recently released demo of Codename: Ocean Keeper to get a taste of what’s to come in this unique underwater experience. While the demo was short, I had time to get a feel for the gameplay. The digging mechanics are simple. Players need to push up against a wall and the game starts digging for them. Pick up the materials found and bring them to the cave entrance where they will automatically go to the robot.
The real gameplay seemed to be during the monster ambushes that occur every minute. They are a challenge if you aren’t ready, but they aren’t impossible. Players must fend off monsters from all angles, so shoot quickly and gain high defenses.
So far, the demo of Codename: Ocean Keeper doesn’t seem to have any storyline or background premise to the game. It gives a brief tutorial and then leaves you with it. The demo is on the short side, giving players two runs before the demo ends and the game is still in development, so more content may be added in the future.
The graphics look great and the music for the game fits the vibe perfectly. The ambient soundtrack also has a calming effect and embodies what an ocean would sound like when turned into music.
I’m certainly interested to see where this rogue-like indie game goes from here and what the finished game will look like once.
Looking for more indie games? Check out our reviews for Animal Well and Rolling Hills: Make Sushi, Make Friends.
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