Item: Oceanhorn 2
Rating: 89
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

89/100

Oceanhorn 2 is an absolute technical marvel for mobile devices. The graphics are lush and detailed, and the sense of scale when you enter a new region is genuinely impressive. It captures that classic 'Hero's Journey' feeling perfectly, with a great mix of combat, exploration, and those head-scratching environmental puzzles we all love.

While the combat can feel a little stiff compared to high-end console titles, the variety of gadgets and the ability to command your party members adds a layer of strategy that keeps things fresh. It's a massive, earnest adventure that proves mobile games can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with traditional console experiences. If you're a Zelda fan, this is as close to Breath of the Wild as you're going to get on an iPhone.

Reviewed on: Fri Apr 12 2024

Dinsun Review

Dinsun's review: It's clear what they were going for here—a Zelda-like experience on a phone. Visually, it’s impressive, probably the best-looking game on the service. But looks only get you so far. The combat feels a bit floaty, and the companion AI is more of a hindrance than a help sometimes.

I respect the scope, and for a mobile game, the world is remarkably dense. However, I’ve played the classics this game is imitating, and it never quite hits those same highs. It’s a good RPG for people who don't have a console, but for a veteran, it feels a bit like a well-made imitation.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Stunning visuals
Huge world to explore
Solid puzzle design

Clunky combat
Weak AI companions
Predictable story

Technical Report

Performance: Requires high-end hardware for 60fps; older devices may struggle with heat.

Accessibility:

Controller support
Subtitles

Audience Fit

Buy if: You want a full-scale adventure and don't mind some mechanical jank.

Skip if: You demand tight, precise combat and deep, original storytelling.

Similar Games:

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Genshin Impact

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro Max
Playtime: 15 hours
Status: Mid-game

The Game

Last Update Date : Thu Dec 08 2022

Support Languages : N/A

Genres :

Version 1.0Thu Dec 08 2022

Set a thousand years before the original game, Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm takes players on a magical journey through the world of Gaia. As a young Knight, you are joined by Trin, the granddaughter of Arcadia's leader Archimedes, and Gen, a mysterious robot wielding an old samurai weapon. This sequel evolves the series into a full third-person action-adventure, featuring a massive open world, tactical combat, and challenging dungeons that pay homage to classic RPGs like The Legend of Zelda.