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Endless Ocean Luminous review: a simple, serene swim on the Switch

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Endless Ocean: Luminous
Genres · adventure, simulation
Release · May 2, 2024
Developer · Arika
Nintendo Switch
4 articles 9 writers 5 reviews
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