The flaws with Oceanhorn are clear and easy to spot. Nintendo is an absolute master at video game ingenuity and genius, which Oceanhorn contains not a speck. Ok, so we've established that Oceanhorn is a Zelda rip-off, how does it stack up against the famous franchise? Not well, which is to be expected.
The issue here is that Oceanhorn is making money off of, and drawing fans away from Nintendo's original creation. It's a bit shocking that Nintendo hasn't stepped in to sue the creators of Oceanhorn, FDG Entertainment, for blatant copyright infringement. Oceanhorn even has items that remind us of Zelda, specifically the heart pieces and master key items. No, seriously, it's almost an exact copy in this aspect. Oceanhorn allows players to sail around just like Windwaker. The game features similar art styles and gameplay to the Windwaker game.
So much so that the words, "rip off, clone, parody and knock off", have all been used to describe the mobile game's entirety. It would certainly appear that Oceanhorn draws inspiration from The Legend of Zelda franchise. What the game lacks, however, is originality. Oceanhorn has vast, open seas with beautifully glassy water, dark boss covered dungeons, and cute island experiences. The game has the visual appeal to draw mobile users to download. Seeing as Nintendo has yet to bring some of their beloved classics to the smartphone/tablet platforms, other developers have stepped in, trying to tap into a seemingly open market. Oceanhorn has been described as the mobile version of Zelda. Nintendo Ready To Sue Knock Off Developers
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