And its all backed up by a staunch pro-environmental message.
Each new discovery of sea life or sunken treasures feels meaningful as you fill out your catalog.
On top of that, theres a wider mystery to solve thatll keep you coming back dive after dive.
Its a somewhat supernatural location that procedurally shifts with each new dive you embark on.
Some rather high stakes for what is otherwise a very relaxing experience.
Overall, though, the story mode isnt lacking in charm.
Theres also a nice pro-environmental message here, even if its only puddle-deep.
Theres a really impressive variety of biomes in the Veiled Sea.
Ive been caught off guard more than once by a colossalsharkor giant squid appearing right behind me.
Mystery Machine
What I find to be the most fascinating aspect ofEndless Ocean Luminousis the Mystery Board.
While ticking off mysteries is fun, the process isnt without its flaws.
For one, you get absolutely no hints whatsoever about any of the mysteries; theyre displayed as ?
in the Mystery Board menu until youve completed them.
Fortunately, uncovering the mysteries ofEndless Ocean Luminousdoesnt need to be a solo endeavor.
That is, if you want to fill out the completion list more efficiently.
What makes the online suite inEndless Ocean Luminousso good is that it feels like a genuinely cooperative endeavor.
This alone makes filling your database and completing the Mystery Board a lot easier.
Theres also a diving buddy system that registers other players you pass during a dive.
You even give them a little wave, which often made me smile.
Thankfully its not game-breaking at all, and connection quality throughout my session remained stable with no noticeable lag.
Mileage may vary here post-launch, of course, especially if youre playing with divers from across the globe.
Accessibility
Endless Ocean Luminousdoesnt have much in the way of accessibility controls.
However, there are numerous options for adjusting how the camera operates in-game which can help.
Players can invert both the X and Y axes, set rotation speed, and enable an auto-follow.
Thats just about everything available, though.
Should I play Endless Ocean Luminous?
How we tested Endless Ocean Luminous
I playedEndless Ocean Luminousfor approximately 20 hours on myNintendo Switch OLED.
I also found a heightened level of immersion when pairing the game with a pair of wireless earbuds.
