Underplayed Gems

Hydrophobia: Prophecy (2011)

Hydrophobia: Prophecy cover
Developer
Dark Energy Digital Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Rating
3.0 of 5, 2,387 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, fast-paced underwater action-adventure where you use water physics and environmental hazards to fight terrorists aboard a floating city.

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What players say

Players praise the water physics as a standout feature, but many say the game is short, buggy, and has awful controls. It is a linear action-adventure that feels dated and requires a 60 Hz screen to function properly.

Screenshots

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