Shinsekai: Into the Depths
2019 action-adventure video game
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Shinsekai: Into the Depths is an action-adventure video game developed and published by Capcom for iOS and macOS through Apple Arcade and the Nintendo Switch.
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| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Director | Shuichi Kawata |
| Producers | Yoshiaki Hirabayashi Peter Fabiano |
| Designers | Koji Wakasono Kenji Fukasawa Yusaku Kitagawa |
| Programmers | Kenichi Saito Kenji Fukasawa |
| Artist | Shuichi Kawata |
| Composer | Chikara Aoshima |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platforms | iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch |
| Release | Apple Arcade September 19, 2019 Nintendo Switch March 26, 2020 |
| Genre | Action-adventure |
| Mode | Single-player |
The Apple Arcade version ceased further downloads on August 15, 2023. It ended service on August 29, 2023, rendering the game unplayable on iOS and macOS devices.
Gameplay
Shinsekai: Into the Depths is a two-dimensional side-scrolling, adventure game taking place in three-dimensional scenes. The player character works his way through a series of underwater environments, each containing a mix of puzzle and combat encounters. To overcome these challenges, the player has access to several tools and mechanics akin to that of a Metroidvania.[1]
Reception
| Aggregator | Score |
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| Metacritic | iOS: 75/100[2] NS: 78/100[3] |
| Publication | Score |
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| Destructoid | 8/10[4] |
| Edge | 8/10 |
| Jeuxvideo.com | 15/20[5] |
| Nintendo Life | 8/10[6] |
| Nintendo World Report | 7.5/10[7] |
The iOS version of the game received generally favorable reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[2] According to TechSpot, it was one of Apple Arcade's launch titles and one of the best received games on the platform.[8] According to Destructoid, although the game has faults, they strongly recommend playing it.[1]