FAQ

AVAILABILITY

Where is the game bachelor?

On all Apple tree Arcade-supported devices and Nintendo Switch.

Tin can I purchase the Apple version of the game outside of Apple Arcade?

No, yous demand an Apple Arcade subscription to play Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm. The starting time month is free!

Await, what most all the other platforms? I have an Android device / PS4 / Xbox One / PC!

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How does Apple tree Arcade work?

Check the Apple tree Arcade page for details.

Can I play the game with the free trial month of Apple Arcade?

Of course.

What Apple devices are supported?

iPhone (with iOS thirteen+), iPad (with iPadOS 13+), AppleTv (with tvOS thirteen+) and Mac (with Catalina or more than recent OS).
The game is already available on iOS, iPadOs, AppleTv and Mac. Ringlet downwardly for a full listing.

What devices back up 60fps mode?

iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR (2018) or later; iPad (8th gen, 2020) or later; iPad mini (5th gen, 2019) or later; iPad Air (third gen, 2019) or later; iPad Pro (2nd gen, 2017) or later; Apple TV 4k (2nd gen, 2021); all Macs.

CONTROLS

Tin can you explain the controls on touch screen?

We made a video, cheque it out!

Can I invert the camera?

Aye, if you are using bear on controls, check the options on the Break bill of fare. If you have a controller connected, and are running iOS 14 / iPadOs 14 / tvOS xiv or later, you lot'll detect the inverted camera settings in the full general OS settings, NOT inside the game. See pictures below.

Tin can I invert the camera on Apple tree TV?

Yeah! Follow the instructions in the screens beneath.

Why can't I jump?

The game is designed in such a manner that you cannot jump manually. The hero jumps automatically when he encounters an object that is not taller than the peak of his shoulders, or a gap that can be traversed. For instance, when the hero runs into a rock that is smaller than the height of his shoulders, he jumps on it automatically.

How do I sprint?

Do a roll and keep the button pressed, Hero will interruption into a sprint.

What are the controls on Mac if I use a keyboard and mouse?

From the Golden Update onwards, tutorial texts will innovate you lot to the controls.
If you missed them, we demand to distinguish between ii scenarios: yous're using only the keyboard, or you're as well using a mouse.

Using the keyboard just

W, A, Due south, D —> respectively Forwards, Left, Back, and Right

Arrow Keys —> Left and Right arrow will permit yous to move the camera, Up and Down pointer act as Forward and Back

Tab —>

  • Open Radial Menu

  • If inside the Break Carte du jour, allows you to move between screens

Enter —>

  • Assail with the sword

  • Within the Radial Menu allows you to select an item

  • If you're aiming, burn with the Caster Gun

Spacebar —>

  • Interaction with objects/people

  • Inside the Radial Menu allows you to select an item

  • If press when moving, activates the curlicue move

  • If held during cut scenes, allows you to skip them

R —> Aiming

E —> Apply an item (such as the Grappling Hook or the Bomb)

Control —> dart

Control + Thou or Command + M —> Interruption Menu

Left Shift —>

  • Utilise shield

  • If inside the Pause Menu, allows you to move between screens

Esc or Backspace —> shut dialogues in Pause Menu

Using keyboard + mouse

The keyboard controls practice not change. Moving the mouse allows you to motility the camera.

The Left mouse push —> Assail/Fire/Throw

The Correct mouse push —> Aim

Apple tree Telly

What are the correct video settings on Apple TV to play Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the lost realm?

From the master Apple TV card open Settings and go to Video and Audio > Format. Select 1080p SDR 60Hz: those are the optimal settings for the game.

Tin I play with the Apple Remote?

No, you need a uniform gamepad.

SAVING & ICLOUD

How does the saving system work?

Oceanhorn 2 saves every time in that location'south a transition between 1 level and another (levels are delimited by vignette transitions, for case when entering a door or a new area). In addition to that, in that location are checkpoints within levels. All the saving happens automatically and is communicated on the screen.

How do I sync progress betwixt different devices?

Generally, if you want to be able to sync the progress you take fabricated, yous must be mindful of two options on your device's settings: iCloud and iCloud Drive. Follow these instructions:

iOS (iPhone, iPad, etc.)

  • Log into iCloud using your Apple ID.

  • In the iCloud menu, ensure that iCloud Drive is turned on.

  • In the iCloud bill of fare, ensure that Oceanhorn ii is turned on.

Apple tree Tv

  • Ensure that you are logged into iCloud.

macOS

Get to Organization Preferences -> Internet Accounts and:

  • Ensure that you are logged into iCloud.

  • On the left-side console, click on iCloud, then brand sure that on the correct-side panel iCloud Drive is checked.

  • In the same window, click on the Options… button next to iCloud Drive and make certain that Oceanhorn 2 is checked.

Notation: If the progress made on a device is non being uploaded to the cloud due to the wrong condition of one of the above-mentioned options, turning that option on won't automatically upload the progress. To make that happen, y'all must brand some more than progress so "Game progress saved" is shown.


Are some places meliorate than others to interrupt a game?

Yes. You tin can safely go out the game after you've seen the "Game Saved" message. Everything you do in between "Game Saved" messages volition not exist saved.

Will enemies respawn betwixt transitions?

Yes, inbound and exiting a door or new area will make enemies respawn.

If I leave the game in between saves, will solved puzzles, for instance, be saved?

No. The world status is saved if you're killed, and restart immediately, merely not if you leave the game. To make certain you don't lose progress, y'all need to become to the next "Game Saved" message. A reliable way to practice that, is to change area or enter a door. This is in line with the way other archetype titles work.


How do Backups work?

Backup saves can exist found on the 2d tab of the title menu. Each of them is associated with one of the three primary save slots through color-coding. For example, red fill-in saves belong to the master red slot, and so on.

Backups are sorted in chronological guild, and so the latest saves are always at the tiptop of the list. In one case a backup file is selected, it will replace the save in the respective main slot. If you do this by mistake, don't panic: no recent salvage is ever lost – what moves out of the primary slot becomes a backup save.

Backup history is regularly pruned – the most recent saves will progressively replace the oldest. Going backward into the chronology, you'll find the fourth dimension betwixt backup saves increasing. This is done to forbid having besides many saves of the current surface area and none of the previous ones.

Of import observe: backup saves are local, only the main saves are uploaded to iCloud and shared between devices.

The game tells me that "iCloud saves are not working", why?

After installing a new version of iOS, you may need to re-login to some Apple tree services. Y'all can exercise that in Settings.

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Bombardment & PERFORMANCE

I can't stop playing, but my battery is running out. Assistance!

Select Battery Save Way on the System tab. This will slightly reduce graphic allegiance to save equally much energy equally possible.

I take an older device, how can I meliorate performance?

First of all, make sure you don't have any other power-hungry apps running in the background (other games, for example, or graphics software). If you observe some, close them. Using a leather case on your device may cause slowdowns, then effort playing without a case. Yous may as well want to turn on the Battery Save Mode (see higher up).

Besides, recollect to have breaks from the game every now and then!

GAMEPLAY

How do Power Shards work?

Power shards can be equipped on items to make them meliorate. You can ameliorate the Bomb, the Grappling Hook, the Knight's Sword and all the Spells.
There are different types of Power Shards:

  • Impairment (increases the impairment inflicted by a weapon)

  • Might (peculiarly useful for spells, increases the number of projectiles shot)

  • Charge (makes recharging of the item faster)


Can I lock on enemies?

Yes, point your shield in their direction and y'all'll lock into them.

Is there a special sword attack?

Yes, keep the sword button pressed (note: it's Y/triangle on a Xbox/Doualshock controller, non the sword button) until you see sparkles coming from Hero's sword. When you release it, Hero will launch himself in a charge attack straight in front of him


I lost my party members, should I be worried?

No. Party members will follow you automatically, and you don't need to worry nigh them – they'll be there when you demand them. Also, you don't have to heal your party members, Trin and Gen will machine-heal and exist back with you soon.

I don't know what to do or where to go. Ideas?

Make sure yous take studied the surround thoroughly. Also, cycle through your equipment, examination it on the problem and see if anything you lot already acquired solves the situation or puzzle. If nothing works, experience complimentary to ask questions on the official Facebook Page of the game (https://www.facebook.com/oceanhorn/); the community will assistance you.

For instance, "I'm in Arne Village and cannot become through the brick gate to get to the hover bike Principal Mayfair told me to find." At present, have y'all already institute the Bombs? If not, look for a hut with a chest in it, and use your Fire Spell to fire your way in. Once y'all have the Bombs, use them to open the gate.


I'chiliad stuck or lost somewhere, what should I do?

Use the Retreat push button. You'll find it on the bottom left of the first menu tab, nether the Caster Gun ammo. Pressing it volition bring you back to the beginning of the level (significant, the latest transition). Retreating can be used to get out of hairy situations or when a game-breaking problems occurs, and the graphic symbol is stuck somewhere with no possibility to proceed. Use Retreat parsimoniously because it does inflict a small wellness penalty on your character.


The game is likewise difficult, can I change the game difficulty?

Non at this fourth dimension. If there are plenty requests, nosotros'll add together that option. However, the game difficulty is tuned to exist approachable, so try to make full employ of your equipment. Accept yous tried using the Caster Gun or the Grappling Hook?


It looks similar I tin't admission area X, why?

Yous will not be able to access every area on each island the first time yous visit information technology. As the story progresses, our hero unlocks additional items and abilities that will permit him to reach previously unreachable areas. If a treasure or area seems completely inaccessible, try coming back after.

How many collectibles at that place are in the game?

The game features a full of 19 Knight's Daggers, 52 Bloodstones, and 50 Arcadian Tarock Cards.

How can I use the Treasure Radar?

The Treasure Radar, introduced with the Arcadian Tarock update, will help you see how many collectibles are still left to collect on the area yous're traversing at any specific moment, and their general direction. Don't leave anything backside!

ARCADIAN TAROCK

What are the rules of Arcadian Tarock?

  • Players take turns placing cards on the board one past ane. One time nine cards are played, the thespian with the well-nigh cards on the lath will win the game.

  • When a card is placed on the board, it will automatically attack in the 4 main directions.

  • If the attacking card's Attack value is higher than a defending bill of fare's Defence force value, that carte volition be defeated and flipped.

  • Ties are resolved with a coin toss.

  • Some cards have Special Directions. A Special Management wins against all regular Set on and Defense values.

  • A Special Direction tin can only exist defeated with another Special Direction. In this example, the attack will be resolved with a coin toss.

What are Special Abilities and how practice I unlock them?

When you lot collect 10 copies of the aforementioned carte du jour, the card will level-up and upgrade with 1 of the following Special Abilities:

  • Assail +i – Adds +1 to Assail stat

  • Defense force + ane – Adds +1 to Defence stat

  • Special Attack – Adds a Special Set on management to the carte

  • Lucky Attack – The card forces a coin toss when it would otherwise lose the attack

  • Piercing Assault – Disregards the defending Special Direction

  • Last Assault +i – Card gets +i set on if placed every bit a last bill of fare on the table

  • First Defence +1 – Card gets +i defence if placed equally a first carte on the tabular array

Employ them to gain an edge on your opponents!

SUPPORTED DEVICES

Tin my Apple device run Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm?

Your device needs to have iOS thirteen, iPadOS, macOS Catalina or tvOS thirteen to run Oceanhorn ii, and you need to take an active subscription to Apple tree Arcade to access the game (trial period works as well). Find beneath all the devices that volition support Apple tree Arcade:

iOS - iPhone, iPod

  • iPhone 6S (2015) or later

  • iPod touch (2019)

iPadOS - iPad

  • iPad fifth generation (2017) or later

  • iPad mini iv (2015) or subsequently

  • iPad Air ii (2014) or later

  • iPad Pro 1st generation (2015) or later on

macOS

  • Mac Pro (2019)

  • MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)

  • MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer) (1.8Ghz dual-core Intel Cadre i5, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 4Gb RAM)

  • MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer)

  • Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer) (2.5Ghz dual-core Intel Core i5, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 4Gb RAM)

  • iMac (Late 2012 or newer) (2.5Ghz dual-core Intel Core i5, Intel Hd Graphics 4000, 4Gb RAM)

  • iMac Pro (2017)

  • Mac Pro (Late 2013)

tvOS

  • Apple Tv 4k, 2nd gen (2021)

  • Apple TV 4K

  • Apple Boob tube HD (quaternary generation) (A8 64-scrap, ii GbRAM)

Nintendo Switch

  • All models