Fluid

Overview

Fluid (known in Japan as Depth) is a music video game developed by Opus and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation. It was initially released in Japan in December 1996 and in Europe in August 1998. The game's concept is an interactive sound lab which allows the player to create dance and electronic music.

The player character, a dolphin, passes through several stages to unlock more sounds, including "Abyss Lair" and "Jungle Reef". Levels can be replayed and selected from the Silent Space, which contains twelve geometric shapes representing the levels "passed". The player starts in the first stage, "Peace," and continues through to "Abyss", and ten other levels. Each level contains its own sound set, which can be imported into other levels upon completion. The sounds can be utilized to create dance and electronic music in the "Groove Editor".

Oli Yarwood of Eurogamer appreciated the game for its surreal nature and soundtrack, comparing it positively to Harmonix's Frequency and Amplitude (also published by Sony).

Official trailer

Gameplay Video. Watch on YouTube

Screenshots

Game details

Genres

Music

Developer

Opus Corp.

Publisher

Sony Computer Entertainment

Platforms

PlayStation 3, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable

Modes

Single player

Yes

Local multiplayer

No

Online multiplayer

No

Co op

No

Age ratings

CERO

A

USK

0

ACB

G

Release dates

Playable today

Playable offline todayYes

Single-player only, with no online features.

Online

Plays offlineYes

Credits

Region

US