Stan is equipped with a scanner, which simplifies decoding instructions from Tim and other objectives. However, players must still pay attention and actively engage with the game’s mechanics, similar to the experience of playing Firewatch. For instance, when Stan embarks on a mission to fix the oxygen issues, players need to trace the route of various pipes and identify the broken ones indicated by their red bulbs. The scanner serves as a helpful tool, ensuring players stay on the right path while retaining a level of challenge.
In terms of development and publishing, Under the Waves is being developed by Parallel Studio and will be published through Quantic Dream’s new Spotlight arm, which focuses on supporting new developer IP. Quantic Dream, known for narrative-driven games like Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human, is an ideal partner for Parallel Studio, given their shared emphasis on immersive storytelling.
Under the Waves presents an intriguing blend of storytelling, atmospheric tension, and environmental consciousness. With its undersea setting and engaging gameplay mechanics, the game is poised to offer players a captivating and introspective journey when it is released.
