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Loddlenaut 2023

Video game · Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch · November 16, 2023

Developed by Moon LagoonPublished by Secret Mode

Loddlenaut is a 2023 cozy adventure simulation video game developed by American independent studio Moon Lagoon and published by Secret Mode. The game takes place on a polluted alien ocean planet where players explore underwater environments, gather and recycle waste, and restore habitats for aquatic creatures known as loddles. It merges environmental restoration with virtual pet features, enabling players to raise and nurture these creatures.

The project originated in 2019 as a thesis effort at the New York University Game Center. Loddlenaut launched on Windows and macOS on November 16, 2023, followed by a Nintendo Switch release on September 19, 2024.

Critics responded positively overall. They commended its tranquil ambiance and cleanup gameplay, though some noted repetitive mechanics and underdeveloped pet-raising elements.

Crew

Designer

Ricardo Escobar, Jin-Young Sohn

Programmer

Ricardo Escobar

Artist

Jin-Young Sohn, Glo Wan

Writer

Ricardo Escobar, Jin-Young Sohn

Music

Ryan Yoshikami

Details

Developer

Moon Lagoon

Publisher

Secret Mode

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch

Modes

Single-player

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