Ocean Blue -I- The Beginning

Age of Empires II Single Player Campaign
2007 (Chinese Version), 2009 (English Version)

Ocean Blue is a custom campaign for Age of Empires II, originally published in Chinese and translated into English two years’ later. The story begins with the argument about the existence of gods between Plato and Socrates at a small temple of Athena. The historical materials Plato had found revealed an epical story of the origin of an ancient western civilization (which is Atlantis) and its heroes who turned out to be the origins of gods in Greek and Nordic myths. The Beginning (or “Winners’ Elegy” if literally translated) is the first chapter of Ocean Blue. It’s about an epic battle between a powerful empire called Olic and a small alliance of three kingdoms.

Features
    - One of the only three full rated campaigns in China so far.
    - Award-winning campaign in international community.
    - 30 minutes' cinematic cutscene & about 4hrs gameplay for first time players.
    - 10 missions featured with different gameplay.
    - Highly acknowledged gameplay and replay values.
    - 3 difficulty levels providing totally different gaming experiences.
    - Sophisticated intrigues and strategies.
    - Epical story and magnificent world.
    - 1200+ Trigger Events.

Game Design Details

    See details: Atlas Chen Portfolio - Ocean Blue.pdf

Publication

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Honor & Recognition

    Jan. 2012 AOKH Homepage Feature 

    Feb.2010 AOKH The Game of the Year Awards 2009
        Best Gameplay Award the 2nd Prize
        Best Map Design Award the 4th Prize
        Most Improved Designer Award the 6th Prize
        Designer of the Year Award the 4th Prize

    Sept.2009 AOKH The 50 Greatest Campaigns (ranked the 21th)