Earlier today we posted that Uppercut Games’ gorgeous adventure Submerged was set to hit the App Store tomorrow, and while it may be “tomorrow" in some parts of the world already, the appearance of the game just moments ago does seem to be earlier than was intended. Hey, I’m not complaining! Submerged: Miku and the Sunken City ($4.99) released just over a year ago on PC and console to a somewhat mixed reception. This is a game that relies heavily on story, atmosphere, and exploration, which turned off a segment of the audience who was looking for more action. Those that enjoyed the type of game that it was, though, have had some high praise for the game. Here’s a brand new trailer showing the mobile version of Submerged in action.

In order to get Submerged working well on mobile devices, the draw distance has been scaled down a bit and some of the graphical assets were reworked. As Uppercut says in our forums, “Pretty much every asset in the game had to be altered in some way" but he goes on to note that Apple Metal devices are still surprisingly powerful and as you can see in the trailer above it’s still a fantastic looking game. I haven’t had a chance to play through Submerged on other platforms, so I’m excited to finally give it a spin here on mobile. If you’re doing the same, be sure to stop by the forum thread to leave your thoughts or if you’re interested in seeking out the first impressions from others.