Shinsekai: Into the Depths
{{Short description|2019 action-adventure video game}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Shinsekai: Into the Depths
| image = Shinsekai Into the Depths Cover Art.png
| caption =
| developer = Capcom
| publisher = Capcom
| director = Shuichi Kawata
| producer = Yoshiaki Hirabayashi
Peter Fabiano
| designer = Koji Wakasono
Kenji Fukasawa
Yusaku Kitagawa
| artist = Shuichi Kawata
| programmer = Kenichi Saito
Kenji Fukasawa
| composer = Chikara Aoshima
| released = Apple Arcade
September 19, 2019
Nintendo Switch
March 26, 2020
| engine = Unity
| genre = Action-adventure
| modes = Single-player
| platforms = iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch
}}
Shinsekai: Into the Depths is an action-adventure video game developed and published by Capcom for iOS and macOS through Apple Arcade and the Nintendo Switch.
The Apple Arcade version ceased further downloads on August 15, 2023. It ended service on August 29, 2023, rendering the game unplayable on iOS and macOS devices.
Gameplay
Shinsekai: Into the Depths is a two-dimensional side-scrolling, adventure game taking place in three-dimensional scenes. The player character works his way through a series of underwater environments, each containing a mix of puzzle and combat encounters. To overcome these challenges, the player has access to several tools and mechanics akin to that of a Metroidvania.{{cite web | url =https://www.destructoid.com/review-shinsekai-into-the-depths-567509.phtml | title =Review: Shinsekai: Into the Depths | last =Devore | first =Jordan | date =March 26, 2020 | website =Destructoid | publisher = | access-date =March 26, 2020 | quote = }}
Reception
{{Video game reviews
| MC = iOS: 75/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/shinsekai-into-the-depths/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad |title=Shinsekai into the Depths for iPhone/iPad Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=October 12, 2020}}
NS: 78/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/shinsekai-into-the-depths/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch |title=Shinsekai: Into the Depths for Switch Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=October 12, 2020}}
| Edge = 8/10
| JXV = 15/20{{cite web |url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/test/1122022/shinsekai-into-the-depths-l-apple-arcade-en-eaux-profondes.htm|title=Shinsekai - Into the Depths : L'Apple Arcade en eaux profondes |website=Jeuxvideo.com|date=10 October 2019 |access-date=April 15, 2021}}
| Destruct = 8/10{{cite web |url=https://www.destructoid.com/review-shinsekai-into-the-depths-567509.phtml|title=Review: Shinsekai: Into the Depths |website=Destructoid|access-date=April 15, 2021}}
| NLife = 8/10{{cite web |url=http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/shinsekai_into_the_depths|title=Shinsekai: Into The Depths Review (Switch eShop) |website=Nintendo Life|date=3 April 2020 |access-date=April 15, 2021}}
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The iOS version of the game received generally favorable reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic. According to TechSpot, it was one of Apple Arcade's launch titles and one of the best received games on the platform.{{cite web | url =https://www.techspot.com/news/84569-shinsekai-depths-more-available-nintendo-switch-today.html | title =Shinsekai: Into the Depths and more are available on Nintendo Switch starting today | last =Jeffrey | first =Cal | date =March 26, 2020 | website = TechSpot | publisher = | access-date =March 27, 2020 | quote = }} According to Destructoid, although the game has faults, they strongly recommend playing it.
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.shinsekai-itd.com/en/}}
Category:Nintendo Switch games
Category:Side-scrolling video games
Category:Video games developed in Japan
Category:Video games set underwater