Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures!
The game's core gameplay loop revolves around using a bubble gun to remove "goop" from plants and surfaces. Players can simply point and hold the left mouse button to clean these polluted areas with ease. As they explore the open-world environments, they encounter various other types of pollution, such as floating debris and microplastics, that require crafting specialized tools to clean up.
To clean up the different forms of pollution, players must gather resources by collecting floating trash and recycling them at their home base. They can then use these resources to craft upgrades for their suit, oxygen tank, and cleaning tools. This progression system keeps players engaged as they unlock new capabilities to tackle the pollution more efficiently.
While the primary goal is to clean up the polluted oceans, players also play a role in reviving the ecosystem by interacting with the local Loddle creatures. These axolotl-like aliens can be found, protected, and released into the restored biomes, where they will thrive and reproduce. Watching the Loddle populations grow and spread is a deeply satisfying and rewarding experience.
The game's gentle, soothing music and vibrant underwater visuals contribute to a relaxing, meditative gameplay experience. Even minor setbacks, such as running out of oxygen or having to re-clean polluted areas, are not overly punishing, allowing players to focus on the calming exploration and cleanup tasks.
While the core gameplay loop is relatively straightforward, the game offers additional depth and complexity for players who want to fully engage with the systems. The Loddle breeding and evolution mechanics, as well as the achievement system and the desire to fully clean and restore each biome, provide a sense of completion and mastery for dedicated players.