: Critics often cite "iffy" controls, repetitive mission structures, and a slow pace that may feel off-putting to some players.

: Unique art style, incredible "vibes," and a sense of awe and discovery.

: You play as Mei, an "anchorite" and scout who is part of a desperate interstellar mission to find a future for a people "haunted by oblivion." The game focuses on exploring a mythic ocean planet while tracing a mysterious signal known as the "hymnwave".

: The game is highly praised for its "cosmic prog rock" aesthetic and atmospheric soundtrack by scntfc , which is central to the experience of "skimming over a sea of sound". Expansion: "Given Time"

According to reviews from outlets like IGN and GameSpot , the game is polarizing:

In early 2023, a free expansion titled was released. It serves as a concluding campaign that offers a more free-roaming, player-driven experience, resolving story threads left open in the original game. Critical Reception