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Review of Adrift on PlayStation 4

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Jul 2016
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Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 15 Jul 2016
Genre: First-Person Adventure
Developer: Three One Zero
Publisher: 505 Games

Introduction

the mesmerizing void of space! One second you're cruising through the cosmos, the next you find yourself flailing in the wreckage of a destroyed space station, wondering how you got there. Welcome to 'Adrift', a game that marries tension with tranquility, and it's released right here on your PlayStation 4. Join me as we float through the void, flabbergasted by the beauty and bewilderment of this cosmic conundrum!

Gameplay

'Adrift' places you in the space boots of Commander Alex Oshima. The gameplay feels like being in zero-gravity, because-surprise!-you are in zero-gravity! You're tasked with surviving while exploring five distinct areas of a dilapidated space station. Your oxygen gauge becomes a constant source of anxiety, as it blinks ominously every five minutes like your mom reminding you to finish your asparagus. To survive, you collect oxygen tanks and solve puzzles, all while piecing together the story through audio logs strewn across debris like horror movie leftovers. The atmosphere is heavy, and let's be honest, you'll have more than a few moments of breathing deeply as you float through stunning, yet eerie environments.

Graphics

'Adrift' takes tweaking the graphics to another level, sporting a clean aesthetic that feels right out of a sci-fi film (hello, 'Gravity'!). The visuals, powered by Unreal Engine 4, are gorgeous and help to create an immersive experience that draws you deeper into the cold, contemplative solitude of space. Watching the Earth wobble below while you're floating around wreckage makes you feel both grand and insignificant at the same time-perfect for those deep thoughts while waiting for a pizza delivery. Everything looks crisp and beautiful, until you accidentally float into a wall and knock Oshima senseless, that is.

Conclusion

In a gaming world crowded with bullet hells and first-person shooters, 'Adrift' offers a unique breath of fresh (or rather, recycled) air. It's a contemplative experience, almost poetic in its contemplation of isolation and survival. While the puzzles aren't the toughest this side of the solar system, the immersion and emotional weight of the narrative more than make up for it. If you're up for a leisurely, low-gravity jaunt with a bit of existential dread thrown in, then grab your controller and maneuver through this stunning space voyage-just don't forget to breathe.

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