Admittedly, I played Far: Lone Sails recently in anticipation of its follow up. I enjoyed it immensely but, to be fair, there wasn’t much about the game to dislike. Lone Sails was a brief, but calming adventure, representative of that special niche of indies designed to help you mellow out while solving uncomplicated puzzles. If you too enjoyed it, then you’ll be happy to know that developer Okomotive hasn’t messed with the recipe much with Far: Changing Tides. Diving right in, the game felt at once as familiar and cozy as a warm sweater.
Granted, there are some clear differences between the two. Instead of roving ever onward on a massive land vehicle, your new mode of transport is a ship sailing upon the seas. Your tiny character is still jump to cross gaps, as well as wander about inside and on the ship. But you’re more capable. You can climb ladders and, appropriate for the new nautical theme, swim underneath the waves. A propeller suit found early in the …
