James Paley
COGconnectedEndless Ocean Luminous Review – Plenty of Fish In The Sea
Published 4/30/2024
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Endless Ocean Luminous
Dive in and survey a mysterious underwater world. Take a deep breath and plunge into the Veiled Sea: an unexplored region with discoveries that change with each dive. Encounter and learn about over 500 species of marine life—some of which are presumed extinct, or even mythical!
- Developer
- Arika
- Publisher
- Nintendo
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Critic avg
52
14 scored reviews
Total coverage
14
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Score range
30–70
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 52 across 14 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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Endless Ocean Luminous is a one-trick seahorse, but a pleasant one
Published 4/30/2024
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Metro GameCentralEndless Ocean Luminous review – Wii swim
Published 4/30/2024
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50
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Read originalRowan Jones
TwinfiniteEndless Ocean Luminous Review - Good Vibes, Okay Game - Twinfinite
Published 4/30/2024
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