Endless Ocean: Dive, Discover, Dream | 
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| From: Nintendo
Category: Video Games
Buy New: $29.99
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Rating:  115 reviews
Sales Rank: 123
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Genre: Adventure Games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Nintendo Wii
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: WI-RVLPRFBE
UPC: 045496900427
EAN: 0045496900427
ASIN: B000WINB56
Release Date: January 22, 2008
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| Features:
| • | Swim through coral reefs, explore ancient shipwrecks, meet local wildlife, and more | | • | No set time limits and no way to fail, you're free to relax and explore however you see fit | | • | Hundreds of different types of marine life such as penguins, clownfish, dolphins, sharks, and the blue whale | | • | Exploring is easy--just point the remote in the direction you want to go | | • | Go online with Nintendo WFC and meet friends and family for an underwater sightseeing tour |
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Product Description
Discover the beauty of the sea and take part in various activities such as swimming, exploring marine life or cataloguing tropical fish with this new Touch! Generations title. The beauty of Endless Ocean is that you can do as much or as little as you like. The relaxed and calm atmosphere of the game gives you the freedom to explore special locations such as shipwrecks and underwater ruins, discover and interact with sea-life, complete fish logs or simply relax in the soothing environment. The game begins with you onboard a diving boat, with a crewmember that provides advice and tips on finding the best locations for fish and helps you advance the storyline. Assume the role of the diver, opting to go into the water to explore sea-life at your own pace utilizing tools such as a camera or fish bait. In the cabin on the boat, you can access the fish log to check out the fish that have been spotted, as well as carry out missions like photographing marine life. These missions unlock content, such as new items to use underwater, or different diving gear that can be used to customize your diver. Navigate through the depths using the Wii remote and guide your character using the pointer's cursor, visible as a bright blue dot. Interact with fish or plants and discover new species while building up your fish log. Befriend companions like a dolphin which will become your partner and with whom you can train and swim with. The Wii's unique Wi-Fi Connection Service allows players link up with your friends. By exchanging friend codes, two players may dive and explore the ocean together.
Looking to kick back and relax? Endless Ocean features several soothing modes. On the deck of the boat is a deckchair that allows you to sit and watch the sea. Alternatively in the aquarium section of the game, you can select fish they have seen and add them in an aquarium for a closer inspection. The relaxed setting is further heightened with a
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| Customer Reviews: Read 110 more reviews...
 Maybe.... September 14, 2008
Stanley H. Smith
I'm thinking that rating this game is pretty subjective because it's so different from other games. It's pretty low key and relaxing. It might be educational but wasn't stimulating to me. However, maybe you don't want to be all the time. I would rate the graphics as fair to good because the colors are not so intense as in other games. I wouldn't rate it low just because it's not interesting to me. An 11 year old I know played it for over an hour and he thought that it was okay. He is quite the video game player and I don't have a chance against him. I should add that he wants to be a marine biologist which could account for his interest.
 Beautiful Game! Lots Of Fun Exploring. September 10, 2008
J. Rich
"Endless Ocean" was released in January of 2008. Unfortunately, this is a game I let "slip through the cracks" so to speak. For one thing, I didn't have a Wii then and when I finally got one there were several other titles I wanted instead of this one.
I'm glad I finally bought it because this is a beautiful game. Unlike many reviewers here who said they got bored that's because you're not accepting this game for what it is. I will tell you what it is not: it isn't a shoot 'em up, bang, bang game, it's not a game where you go around stabbing people, and it certainly isn't a game where you use your martial arts abilities to beat up someone. THIS GAME HAS ZERO VIOLENCE.
The basic idea of the game is to dive and explore underwater lands, but along the way you will be given clues as to where you need to go and what you need to do. There is actually ALOT to do on this game and you may get overwhelmed with things to do from time to time. Just do them one at a time and you'll be fine. Be sure to always check your mail, because this is apart of the game. The mail is designed to give you an idea of what you should be doing. One reviewer said this game lacks direction. I'm not sure if they were playing the same game I have been playing or not, because you have plenty of direction and ideas of what you need to be doing. What you do in this game is in black and white and if you can't comprehend something as simple as a piece of mail or your partner giving you clues, then best of luck to you. It couldn't be any easier.
This game is actually quite fun despite what some people have said. It's fun learning above the aquatic life in the sea and in the process discovering new places.
Throughout the game you will be traveling by boat to get to your desired destination. As I mentioned, you will be guided throughout as to where you need to go and what you need to do, so there's plenty to do.
This game is what it is and it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure it out either. It's pretty straight-forward and self-explanatory most of the time. Enjoy "Endless Ocean" for what it is and not what you think it should've or could've been.
Highly recommended for the gamer who's looking for something different.
Great Game!!!!! September 6, 2008
Mom in Arizona
This is a great game. It is ultra fun and relaxing. You can do so much! I have two partners, a dolphin, and a false killer whale. It is cool to go under water,and ride on some whales or fish. The only problem is when a friend comes over wifi, You cannot chat, and it is easy to get lost from your partner. Overall, this is the best game i have ever played and You should buy it. Note that you do not want to rent the game though. It is hard to "finish" the game.
GREAT GAME!!!!!
For Wii, Beautiful and Peaceful...But not Action August 29, 2008
Chris L. Holmes (USA)
Of the 8 or so Wii games I have, this is probably my favorite for graphics...which says quite a bit since Wii definitely has the worst graphics of the platforms. The dialogue and general storyplay of this game does lead a lot or a bit (respectively) to be desired, it still was fun to play.
This is also not a game for someone who has a short attention span. It does require you to search around for different fish, animals, or items. If you don't have the patience, then you might want to pass this game up.
It's addicting! August 18, 2008
J. Roy (Minneapolis, MN United States)
I kept avoiding renting this game when my kids wanted to because it sounded boring, like watching a fireplace on TV, but finally gave in. Wow! I'm glad I did! It's alot more than just sight-seeing. It's a treasure hunt, dolphin training, and much more! And yes, very addicting (I found I had passed 3hrs of time playing while my kids slept Saturday morning!)
The only bad points: The people are a bit wooden (WHY don't Wii people TALK instead of having to read the text?! and who cares about 'earning' a new hairstyle?!), and the fact that if you don't save your progress you have to start over/go through all the training exercises, even if you know how to do things (having watching another play)
Definitely one of those "fun for all ages" and very informative (IF you can get your kids to stop and actually read all the information on the various fish!)
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