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Highwater

Highwater

A post-apocalyptic story

505 ratings
91 reviews
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Released
March 14, 2023
Updated
February 11, 2025

Developer

Netflix, Inc.
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About

Embark on a post-apocalyptic journey across a flooded Earth. Explore islands, recruit allies, and battle insurgents in a race against time to escape the planet. This story-driven adventure offers a unique blend of exploration and strategic combat.

✓Story-driven 3D adventure
✓Explore urban islands
✓Turn-based combat with puzzle elements
✓Memorable characters
✓Original soundtrack
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What users say about Highwater

Reviews of Highwater are mixed: the game is rated 4.6/5 from 505 App Store ratings. What users like most: excellent artwork and visual design, outstanding soundtrack and radio feature. Top complaints: frequent crashes and freezing issues, save/load functionality problems. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🎨Excellent artwork and visual design
  • 🎵Outstanding soundtrack and radio feature
  • 📖Compelling and emotional story
  • ⚔️Fun and strategic turn-based combat
  • 🎮Engaging gameplay mechanics
  • ✨Unique and meticulous interface design
  • 📱Free with Netflix subscription
  • 🔊Exceptional sound design and audio quality

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 💾Save/load functionality problems
  • 🎵Music on radio not customizable via settings
  • ⚔️Combat difficulty spikes and balance issues
  • 🎁Limited loot variety in exploration
  • 🚫Cannot pick up enemy weapons
  • ⏱️Slow boat navigation and pacing
  • 🎮Gameplay lacks complexity and evolution
  • 📍Confusing navigation and direction system
  • 🎬Unskippable dialogue and auto-play text
  • ⚠️Tutorial difficulty too high for new players
  • 🔧Poor optimization and performance
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What's New in Highwater

1.7

February 11, 2025

We've squashed bugs and made behind-the-scenes improvements to bring Netflix members the best possible gameplay experience.

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

What the what?

Don’t even know how to classify this weird acid trip.
VVulcanHarding

Loved it

I kept serching for the cozy songs crazy story and cozy vibe loved it
MSMr Suryansh

Response from developer

Hello! Thank you for the wonderful review. We appreciate hearing from our players about what they enjoy and any suggestions for improvement.

Jogo top

Vale a pena demaize!
TGTop das galactas

Response from developer

Olá, obrigado pelas palavras gentis!

o melhor

um dos melhores jogos já feitos
Ggssucesso

Response from developer

Olá! Obrigado pelo feedback, feliz em saber que você está gostando do jogo.

Great game

Pleasant visuals. Runs music . Good sarcastic story about present day problem. Engaging battle mechanics.
Ddstulic

Response from developer

Hello! We appreciate your wonderful feedback. We are always striving to enhance the game based on input from our players, so thank you for sharing your insights with us.

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Reported Bugs

12 issues

Audio issues on fresh app launch

Bug

Game freezing at specific story points (Alphaville)

Bug

Save file corruption and chapter loading failures

Bug

Character stuck in train yard after loading

Bug

Boat getting stuck/beached on non-interactive islands

Bug

Boat docking and undocking mechanics failing

Bug

Character immobility after quest triggers

Bug

Green extraction zones not working properly

Bug

Health booster items not increasing health

Bug

Enemy AI getting stuck on their turn

Bug

Game not starting or loading initial screen

Bug

App support button redirecting to Netflix app instead of support

Bug
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Requested Features

10 requests

Music volume control separate from radio dialogue

Feature

Ability to pick up and equip enemy weapons

Feature

Boat upgrade system

Feature

Toggle for auto-play dialogue

Feature

Better tutorial or difficulty adjustment for early game

Feature

Weapon/booster management during battles

Feature

View character attack descriptions outside of combat

Feature

More challenging combat encounters

Feature

Better navigation/compass system

Feature

Sequel or expanded content

Feature

FAQ

What is Highwater about?

Highwater is a story-driven adventure game set on a flooded planet after a climate catastrophe. Players explore islands, recruit allies, battle insurgents, and try to escape the planet before it's too late. The game features memorable characters and a unique turn-based combat system.

What are the key features of Highwater?

Key features include exploring a rich, story-driven 3D world, discovering urban islands, engaging in turn-based combat with a puzzle-solving twist, and experiencing an immersive soundtrack. The game also boasts memorable characters, both friends and foes.

How much does Highwater cost?

Highwater is available exclusively for Netflix members, implying it is included with a Netflix subscription. While the base game is free for members, there are in-app purchases available.

What platforms is Highwater available on?

Highwater is available exclusively for Netflix members. This typically means it can be played on devices that support the Netflix app, including mobile phones and tablets.

What kind of gameplay can I expect in Highwater?

You can expect a blend of exploration and strategic combat. The game involves traveling a submerged world by boat, picking up friends, battling insurgents, and stealing food. The combat is turn-based and incorporates puzzle-solving elements.