Inspired by a recent playthrough of the thoroughly enjoyable Everblue 2, I've completely changed my tune about how horrible most underwater instances in video games can be. Now I think they're all great! Without exception! (Do not read this list if you hate exclamation points. I'm very excited about things this week.)
Man, I love the Water Temple. I never got tired of going back into my inventory to put on those boots half a dozen times a minute. Why don't more games have obfuscating water-level changing puzzles?
Remember how much fun Dire, Dire Docks was? Because it was fun. A lot of fun. And also not at all awkward to control nor full of asshole manta rays and moray eels.
This little guy loves the water so much he will frequently drown without bubbles around. Nothing relaxes me more then that frantic-ass music that plays when Sonic's about to choke to death. "Serene" is the word I'd use.
Oh man, this happy fellow made exploring FFVII's underwater world a joy. Who wouldn't want their little atmospheric submarine adventure suddenly interrupted with a time-sensitive fight against a colossal doomsday monster?
Sharks are awesome, plus it's Shark Week! Buy a shark you love a present! I hear they love your delicious limbs!
Remember that point in Ecco the Dolphin when everything got metallic and creepy and really, really difficult? That sure was a fun time!
I don't know about you guys, but a giant spectral space squid is exactly who I want to meet in a darkened submerged spaceship wreck!
Remember that tough escort mission through several water-filled halls with that one girl that you have to carry everywhere? Me neither! I've never played this game, but that sequence sounds super fun!
Every game should have one of these. Every single one. C'mon Cohaagen, give these games air!
There's also this big dozy octopus guy slumbering in the depths somewhere. Why would you ever want to stay out of the ocean?
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