Review of Everdeep Aurora for Nintendo Switch

Man, two years ago, I found myself at PAX West 2023. Honestly, can’t even remember how I got there. But I did, and guess what? There was this game, Everdeep Aurora. Sounds fancy, huh? Anyway, it was super chill, like no bad guys, just vibes, puzzles, and wandering around. I was hooked—or maybe just sleepy? Either way, I knew I had to dive into it again for real.

So, you’re a kitten named Shell. Weird, right? Shell’s on this quest to find her mom, which sounds deep but it’s kinda sweet. The earth’s getting hammered by a meteor shower, and everyone’s hiding underground. Shell’s got this basic drill—like, seriously, who gives a kitten a drill?—and you dig your way deeper, looking for family in a world gone mad.

Underground, things get loopy. You meet these quirky folks—like a girl searching for her lost dog and a frog with family drama. Oh, and a snake who’s up to no good—classic. You kinda help them out, I guess, and Shell gets buffed with a souped-up drill and other moves. It’s like kindness equals upgrades. Cool, right?

Exploring in Everdeep Aurora is all about the little things. Shell’s gonna end up with, like, a billion items. Hats, papers, gems—random stuff, really. And who thought of Gem batteries? Gotta keep that drill going, I suppose. The game’s got this retro look, like Game Boy nostalgia vibes, but with surprises. Random mini-games pop up—dice rolling, crane games, puzzles. And the plot twists? Wild. Multiple endings too. It’s like a rabbit hole you want to get lost in. If you like surprises, this game’s for you.

But hold on, the game ain’t perfect. No waypoint markers. Yep, let that sink in. You’ll be wandering around, scratching your head wondering where to next. NPCs are fun, but man, keep a notebook or something—no quest logs! It’s easy to get mixed up about who needs what. Like that otter with the letter—where is he again? And playing on the Switch? Prepare for some screen jitters. I didn’t expect it, but it’s there. Not a dealbreaker, just… why?

So, why play this game? Well, it’s got killer music and graphics. The characters? They’re deep, but not in a Shakespeare way. More like local pub stories. And exploring’s just kinda fun when it works. But it’s a maze down there, and if getting lost isn’t your thing, you might rage quit. A few map tweaks and bam, it’d be perfect. Till then, it’s a mixed bag. Depends on your patience, I guess.

Final thoughts? Everdeep Aurora—serious chill vibes, interesting characters. No fights, just quests. But boy, does it need some GPS love. Dive in if you can handle a bit of wandering. Your call. But remember, stay chill.