![]() ![]() Take searching for the small orbs, for example. This exploration-rich gameplay is the best thing about Down in Bermuda. While not required to advance in the story, there are also certain things that can be collected just for the achievements, like pictures of Marvin’s past and some ancient relics left by pirates years ago. Doing so will reveal the various elements you can interact with, as well as the items needed to proceed, mainly a collection of keys that will be used automatically in the correct place once in your possession. Since you don’t directly control Milton, you are free to pan the camera around each island, rotate the view around its current position, and zoom in and out via a slider at the side of the screen. But one of the big orbs per island is locked away in a special machine that requires finding a bunch of smaller orbs hidden all over each island in order to be activated.įrom controlling the camera to interacting with the environment, everything can be done with the mouse. These larger orbs are earned as rewards for solving certain puzzles related to the story, from finding and releasing a couple of islanders dangling from a tree, to starting a chain reaction that begins with a pipe puzzle to get rid of a giant spider. Acquiring them all activates the portal that allows Milton to travel from one island to another. The first ones are big and usually only number from three to five, depending on the island. In order to progress, there are two kinds of orbs to collect on each island. More aggressive sounds like a cannon firing or the ground rumbling when a new structure pops up briefly disrupt the serene vibe, but in doing so they enhance the more adventurous side of this journey, encouraging you to keep on moving forward to find out what else might happen. Nature provides plenty of background animation, from the wind gently blowing the vegetation to the water ripples forming around the shores, while the inhabitants convey their emotions and personalities with their limbs rather than with their faces, partially because it is hard to make out facial expression when looking at them from above.Īgainst this scenic backdrop, the ambient cries of seagulls and the rush of water go perfectly with the chill instrumental songs playing in the background to create a very relaxing tropical island atmosphere. Some act as antagonists, while others give you clues about what to do next or how a puzzle works.Įach island feels alive without being too busy. The only humans here are Milton and his family, with the rest of the cast either being animals or more fantastical creatures such as a tribe of rock people, a lava monster and an undead pirate, to name a few. The various structures and machines, like underwater scientific installations or ancient mechanisms that guard the island’s secrets, have a more angular look compared to the flora, fauna, and especially the various characters you meet, which are rounder and bubblier, almost like squishy toys. ![]() You never know what you may find next, from the secret lair of a giant turtle that’s been asleep for years, to an abandoned lab hidden beneath a lighthouse. There are a total of six islands to visit, and each is a colorful and beautifully cartoony place to explore. Despite not remembering much about his life prior to being stranded here, the old man is nagged by the feeling that he has a home to return to, and thus asks you for help to escape. ![]() Thirty years later, the man is now a jolly old adventurer who introduces himself as Milton. The game starts with a short cinematic of a young aviator crashing on an island in Bermuda after being caught up in a dreadful storm. Instead of being a first-person adventure, however, here the presentation features a bird’s-eye third-person perspective with little control over the protagonist, who casually addresses you by breaking the fourth wall and even refers to you as a friend to other characters. Just like its predecessor, Down in Bermuda is a game where the puzzles are the main attraction, delivered through a simple yet charming story. Anyone looking for a relaxing time with a variety of fun puzzles to solve will have few if any complaints about what this endearing little game has to offer, even those predisposed to disliking lots of scavenger hunts. released their second title called Down in Bermuda, a wonderful isometric adventure about helping an old man explore a fictional depiction of Bermuda's islands in order to find a way back home. After Agent A: A puzzle in disguise, indie Australian studio Yak & Co.
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