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Pretty Cool

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 12, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This was one of the first games I got for the Wii. I want to start off by stating I really like this game. I'm forty years old and I thought my 2-year-old would like it. I've stuck with it and it's been a lot of fun. Below the water the graphics are really good. All the wildlife behave very naturally, though occasionally (rarely) pass through one another. Above the water its pretty bad. People move around like very early CGI and all the dialogue has to be read. Some voice-over would've been better, it's not like there's a lot of it. There's a plot involving the discovery of a new species of whale but that doesn't even appear until the game is very nearly finished. The items you find in the water don't really seem to lead anywhere. You discover slabs of rock with ancient glyphs on them but never find out what it means, who these people were, or what happened to them. The sunken ship and downed aircraft were neat to see but I want to know their story, too. The game tapped into my desire to explore "strange new worlds" but left me wanting more. Its just such a letdown when I've reached the edge of the map, can see a vast swathe of ocean in front of me, and can't go any further. Even if the map was spherical and it just started at the other end would be acceptable.
All things aside, I still loved this game and whole-heartedly recommend it to anyone tired of the same old thing or with children. You cannot die in this game and nothing gets eaten. I look forward to a sequel. I think a completely fictional underwater world would be really, really neat. The similarly-themed dinosaur one is just horrible, looks like a high-school computer project.

Great introduction for non-gamers!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 12, 2008
Author: Amazon User

My husband and I find ourselves in a somewhat rare role reversal. I LOVE video games - he's merely lukewarm on them and has a small attention span for complex games. But he's an avid scuba diver and marine biology buff, so I thought I'd take a risk and buy this game for him.

He LOVES it. He says that it's as close to scuba diving as you can get on a screen. It's very relaxing and mellow, and he loves just wandering around looking for cool new stuff. We were both thrilled when we ran into our first humpback whale.

The underwater pen is trippy - it's fun to be able to draw a picture and then have it just float there indefinitely. You can swim through your own creations and then look at them from the other side.

This is one game we've been able to enjoy together. We've even added MP3s for our own soundtrack, though I haven't yet figured out how to get it to play more than one song on a dive (rather than repeating the same song until we go back up to the boat and change it).

The graphics are stunning and the gameplay is very laid back. If you're looking for active gaming, this is NOT your best option. But this game is sort of like watching a National Geographic video but getting to interact with it at the same time. It's definitely worth a look if you're into marine life or animals.

Very Fun!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 14, 2008
Author: Amazon User

When I bought this, I wanted a game that took me away from the fast-paced fighting environment of other games. This did just that. It was great fun when I found new fish, especially ones that are big. (AKA Whales) I would completely recommend this game to others! The controls are easy, in the general style of the Wii, and the graphics are amazing. If you have a large screen or plasma TV, you have to get this just so you can see what it can do! The title describes this game exactly. It is an Endless Ocean. The small missions that you get are great, too, because you don't always have to do them! Everything is completely optional. You could spend the entire game simply exploring the amazing ocean that this game places you in. Also, I know that I learned something from all of the various fish in this game, and that is definitely something that I could possibly use later in life. (Aspiring Biologist)

FUN IN THE OCEAN!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 18, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I loved this game but if you are a big gamer you will not like this game. I love that you get a underwater camera to take pictures with and save. That just maybe because I do photography for a hobby. I love how you can take your time, enjoy the ocean, learn about the different ocean life. There are task you have to do to to get new items. My goal is the find all the sea creatures in the game. I recommend this game to any one who loves the ocean and wanted to learn more.

Like Opera

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 27, 2008
Author: Amazon User

That's my take on this game. Like Opera, you are either gonna love it or hate it. It's relaxing and enjoyable as well as educational. Sure there are some things about it that may seem silly, like petting everything you see to learn about it, and yeah the plot isn't exactly The Matrix (FIRST one), but all in all, this game is a gem because it isn't Grand Theft Auto, Assassins' Creed or HALO. What I mean is, it's a unique game in every sense of the word, and if someone is in the mood to cue up something that's pretty original and interesting, as well as peaceful and fun, this is the game for you.

My kids loved it!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 29, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This was such a good choice. Not only is it fun to maneuver your scuba diver, but you learn about fish and get to discover hidden treasures. Players also get a dolphin partner they can train and swim with. All dialogue in the game is done with subtitles, which was challenging for our 2nd grader to read. Also the player needs to read regular Emails that give clues and instuctions. We are planning a trip to Seaworld soon, and this game has been a great warm-up for more aquatic fun.

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