Patrick Waring at GameCloud writes: "The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human (TAAotLH) may not be very long but what’s here is exemplary of how a simple game can still be excellent. With little to no dialogue, TAAotLH manages to spin a tale of the ultimate futility of humanity’s attempts to survive in a world they can’t help but exploit. It leaves a lasting impression on the player – at least it’s left one on me. At no point does it attempt to over-complicate things by adding too many mechanics, or gameplay elements that don’t fit with the existing mechanics, and it’s a smooth ride to the end as a result. Pixel art games are a dime a dozen these days but TAAotLH employs a mix of simple and detailed art to nail some incredible visuals. The feeling of a ruined planet, destroyed and warped by the hubris of man, is almost palpable, and that’s always a trope that inspires fondness in me. If you’ve got some time to spare, I’d recommend diving into it yourself to soak up that post-apocalyptic melancholy."
EB: It's a peaceful week to catch up on some of the year's best offerings in games. This week, I recommend taking a gander at The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human coming to Switch.
VGChartz's Evan Norris: "While The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human falls firmly into the Metroidvania camp, its mixture of contemplative exploration and thrilling, massive boss fights recalls Shadow of the Colossus. Aquatic Adventure can't compare with Fumito Ueda's opus—few games can—but it's still a worthy action-adventure game with smooth underwater controls, excellent boss battles, striking production design, and a thoughtful environmentalist message."
Indie publisher Digerati today announced that the award-winning sci-fi metroidvania The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human will arrive on Nintendo Switch on December 25, 2018 in Europe and on January 3, 2019 in North America.
