Review: Everdeep Aurora for Switch

Sure, let’s dive into this chaotic adventure:

Alright, picture this. So, two years back, I was at PAX West 2023. Ugh, time flies, right? Anyway, there I stumbled—literally almost tripped over—onto this game: Everdeep Aurora. No enemies here. Nada. Just puzzles, exploration, and oddly enough, chill vibes. After playing it there, I couldn’t get it outta my head. Was it the game? Or just the weird fascination of digging with no destination? I had to dive deeper.

Finding Mom, or Something Like That
Okay, imagine being a kitten named Shell—yeah, a kitten. And your mom’s gone missing. A meteor shower has everyone freaking out and burrowing underground. So, there you are, this tiny furball with a basic drill, just trying to find your mom. Simple, right? Wrong! You meet these bizarre characters along the way. Like, there’s a girl hunting for her dog, a dad frog apologizing to his kid, a swindling snake—yeah, it’s like a soap opera under the dirt.

And the drill? Well, apparently, kindness levels up your digging gear! Who knew being nice could be so mechanical?

The Highs, Lows, and Random Bits of Underground Wandering
Man, this game is all about wandering. You’d think being underground wouldn’t be so, well, complicated. But trust me, it is. Shell hoards items like hats (why?), heaps of documents that I maybe read, maybe didn’t, and oh, gems to juice up your drill’s battery. Plus, there are mini-games—like what? A crane game? Retro scenes that made me wonder if I’d time-traveled. And tons of endings! Like, how did I even get to this one? Mysteries keep you hooked, but only if you’re into unsolvable puzzles.

Hang on, though. Here’s the kicker. This space is a mind maze. No maps. No quest logs. You’re just groping your way around. Sure, chatting with quirky creatures is cool, but c’mon! A radar? Maybe? Just a smidge of direction would’ve saved my brain cells. Oh, and Switch players, heads up! Prepare for some screen jitters that’ll make you think you’re tipsy.

The Great, the Meh, and the Quirky
Look, Everdeep Aurora is a conundrum. The soundtrack? Gold. Graphics? Adorable. Characters? A+ quirk. But stumbling around like a headless chicken? Thank you, but no. Some guidepoints? Just breadcrumbs on this trail would’ve been magic. If you’re chill with getting lost—and maybe yelling at your screen—then this one’s for you. But if you’re not, well, proceed with caution, my friend.