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Steven Scaife of [[Slant Magazine]] wrote that “the game suggests so much beyond itself, through the lyrical cadence of the dialogue, the charming specificity it brings to the characters’ lives, and the way it cuts out of dialogue to reveal scenes”.<ref>{{cite magazine|date=2020-02-23|last=Scaife|first=Steven|title=Review: In Wide Ocean Big Jacket, the Magic Is in the Smallest of Details|url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/games/wide-ocean-big-jacket-review/|work=Slant}}</ref> A review from [[Switch Player]] praised its graphics, soundtrack, writing, and atmosphere.<ref name=”SwitchPlayer”/> |
Steven Scaife of [[Slant Magazine]] wrote that “the game suggests so much beyond itself, through the lyrical cadence of the dialogue, the charming specificity it brings to the characters’ lives, and the way it cuts out of dialogue to reveal scenes”.<ref>{{cite magazine|date=2020-02-23|last=Scaife|first=Steven|title=Review: In Wide Ocean Big Jacket, the Magic Is in the Smallest of Details|url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/games/wide-ocean-big-jacket-review/|work=Slant}}</ref> A review from [[Switch Player]] praised its graphics, soundtrack, writing, and atmosphere.<ref name=”SwitchPlayer”/> |
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Jamie Latour of [[TheGamer]] gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars, criticizing the short campaign while comparing the “simple character designs, primary colors, and blocky, polygonal backgrounds” to [[Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard]].<ref>{{cite web|date=2020-02-05|last=Latour|first=Jamie|title=Wide Ocean Big Jacket Review|url=https://www.thegamer.com/wide-ocean-big-jacket-review/|website=TheGamer}}</ref> |
Jamie Latour of [[TheGamer]] gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars, criticizing the short campaign while comparing the “simple character designs, primary colors, and blocky, polygonal backgrounds” to [[Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard]].<ref>{{cite web|date=2020-02-05|last=Latour|first=Jamie|title=Wide Ocean Big Jacket Review|url=https://www.thegamer.com/wide-ocean-big-jacket-review/|website=TheGamer}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 01:07, 4 October 2025
Wide Ocean, Big Jacket is an indie adventure video game released for PC and the Nintendo Switch in 2020.[1] It was developed by Turnfollow and published by Tender Claws.[2]
Overview
The game follows middle school student Mord and her boyfriend Ben on a weekend camping trip with Mord’s aunt Cloanne and uncle Brad.[3] Players switch between each character as they play the game.[2] Gameplay consists of interactive dialogue options and point and click gameplay.[1]
Reception
Jordan Devore of Destructoid gave the game a positive review, describing it as “a good-natured adventure game that’s less about interacting with stuff and more about absorbing the atmosphere”.[5]
Steven Scaife of Slant Magazine wrote that “the game suggests so much beyond itself, through the lyrical cadence of the dialogue, the charming specificity it brings to the characters’ lives, and the way it cuts out of dialogue to reveal scenes”.[6] A review from Switch Player praised its graphics, soundtrack, writing, and atmosphere.[3]
Jamie Latour of TheGamer gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars, criticizing the short campaign while comparing the “simple character designs, primary colors, and blocky, polygonal backgrounds” to Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard.[7]
References
https://www.thegamer.com/wide-ocean-big-jacket-review/
https://www.cubed3.com/games/reviews/nintendo-switch/wide-ocean-big-jacket
https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/16/21134986/wide-ocean-big-jacket-game-review-nintendo-switch
https://gamecritics.com/brad-gallaway/wide-ocean-big-jacket-review/
