Diluvion
Feb 02, 2017 10 years ago
Diluvion is a 3D deep sea, Jules Verne inspired, exploration game with RPG elements and thrilling submarine combat. As the Captain of your own vessel, you must grow and manage your crew as you search for the secrets of the past in a hauntingly beautiful flooded world. Forced into the deep oceans by a Great Flood that occurred countless centuries ago, humanity now lives trapped under a thick layer of unbreakable ice and their survival hangs by a tenuous thread. However, their penchant for perseverance is strong, and a new civilization has emerged with distinct kingdoms, religions and cultures. By a twist of fate you, an aspiring submarine captain, have been given the honor of commanding your first sub. With a brave crew at your command, you now venture into the unknown on a quest to discover humanity’s greatest secret. Explore the dangers of the depths in this beautifully realized flooded world, and unearth untold riches and glory. Discover the remnants of civilization in numerous unique towns and learn their local lore, trade stories and treasure, and hire crew new members. Continuously improve each of the game’s 9 unique pilotable submarines using a deep upgrade system, and gain access to new areas and loot. Discover numerous types of cannons and torpedoes to help you overcome the dangers of the deep, and assemble your own unique crew to brave it alongside you. Whether you wish to play as a silent hunter or a guns blazing dreadnought, arrange your crew members and weapons to fit your playstyle.
What it’s like
Diluvion immerses you in a hauntingly beautiful, Jules Verne-inspired underwater world where humanity survives beneath an unbreakable ice ceiling. The experience is defined by meditative exploration and atmospheric tension rather than high-octane action. You command a submarine through eerie, detailed depths, uncovering the secrets of a lost civilization while interacting with distinct kingdoms and their lore. The core loop balances serene drifting with strategic crew management and vessel upgrades, allowing you to tailor your sub from a silent hunter to a heavily armed dreadnought. While the narrative provides a compelling backdrop for discovery, the true strength lies in its sensory craft; the visuals capture the crushing pressure of the deep, while the symphonic score dynamically shifts to accentuate wonder or danger. It is a game about contemplation and survival, where the journey through the dark waters feels more significant than any single destination.
Strong in Atmosphere / MoodAudio / MusicExploration / WorldCharactersStory / NarrativeVisuals / Art
Keep in mind The controls can feel clunky and unintuitive, which may frustrate players seeking precision in vehicular combat. Additionally, the variety of encounters and mission types can become repetitive over time, making the mid-game pacing feel sluggish.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from opencritic.com, metacritic.com, pcgamer.com, gamespot.com.
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| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Worldwide | Full release | Feb 02, 201710 years ago |
| Mac | Worldwide | Full release | Feb 02, 201710 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Feb 02, 201710 years ago |
