REVIEW | FAR: Changing Tides

#ChangingTides is a great return to the world introduced by Lone Sails, even if it isn’t as seamless an experience.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
-I admittedly don’t know if I used ‘above’ and ‘below deck’ correctly, but I think I did?
B-Good: B grades are given to games that are decent all-around. These games are above average in many areas but have occasional flaws that diminish their overall experience. While not legendary status, these games are without question still quality titles.
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Approximate Time Played: 8 hours
Platform: PC
PC Specs:
-OS: Windows 10 Pro
-GPU: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
-CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core Processor
-RAM: 16 GB
Developer/Publisher: Okomotive Studios
Release Date: February 21, 2022
Copy: Played via Xbox Game Pass
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IMPORTANT NOTES: -I admittedly don’t know if I used ‘above’ and ‘below deck’ correctly, but I think I did? B-Good: B grades are given to games that are decent all-around. These games are above average in many areas but have occasional flaws that diminish their overall experience. While not legendary status, these games are without question still quality titles. How We Grade Reviews (Updated 6/21/23) About Our Grades We feel the best way to grade a game is with letter grades (defined below). While the most important part of a review resides in the actual text/video, the final grade is a summarization that puts a bow on the entire discussion. Grades provide a single, digestible summary that’s useful for those who may not have time to watch an entire review or may not want to watch gameplay footage at all. Our Grades: S-Legendary: S grades are reserved for the very best games ever made. These games are legends of the medium. They have few flaws, are excellent in multiple areas and represent the very best of what gaming has to offer. A-Great: A grades are given to high-quality games. These games are enriching experiences worth tons of praise. Their strengths far outnumber their flaws. B-Good: B grades are given to games that are decent all-around. These games are above average in many areas but have occasional flaws that diminish their overall experience. While not legendary status, these games are without question still quality titles. C-Average: C grades are the middle ground. These games are playable and generally fun and/or adequately made. While they may not excel in any one area, they don't completely fail anywhere either. D-Below Average: D grades are given to games that feel substandard and/or underwhelming, though some may still find them playable or enjoyable. E-Bad: Games with an E grade do not have enough upside to be described as playable. These games are bad. If they have a strength, it’s quickly countered by numerous weaknesses. F-Broken: An F grade is reserved for games that are broken and/or unplayable. These games have few strengths, if any, and are crippled by numerous bugs, design flaws, and other weaknesses.

[@Amy_A.]

As far as I know you used above/below deck correctly. I'm not positive submarines are the same ss normal ships but I think so? If nothing else, I'd have used them in the same way.

[@TranceFan05]

I played FAR: Lone Sails in part due to your previous review. I saw this on the store the other day and am now happily surprised you did a review. I'm glad this channel exists and I thank you for your efforts. Edit: I haven't finished the full review because I desire to experience the game with a less info than the video provides. It looks to me though they did a good thing in that they remade a fun game that had a unique experience. The bad part of it though that they increased the ship management complexity but failed to increase the enjoyment. Sometimes sequels will do this where they rightful feel the need to iterate but in cases like this fail to make it as fun or more fun than the original. I'm very sad to hear they made taking in the views harder. Looking at the beautiful scenery and being hit with the music is the strongest memories I have from the first game.

[@gamersinger5118]

The original game is definitely far more enjoyable but the ending of this 2nd game truly was perfect. They are both still worth playing but this 2nd game is lacking in the fun factor by over complicating things. They are both still worth playing though

[@yomamma950]

I didnt even realize that was a sonar detector lol

[@Legace28]

Hadn't heard of this game but looks interesting and I purchased it based off this review. Thanks boss

[@htf2387]

Great review!

[@adrianbolton9279]

I only played changing tides and wishes there were way more puzzles and platforming. It was so annoying and boring to just sit there for literally 10mins while nothing goes on.

[@rocksummit3375]

I found this review to be too much backgroundstory and not enough game review. But perhaps it was not meant to be