The puzzles are varied and will challenge both your observation and logical skills, each chapter is built on one big mystery that needs to be solved to progress. No matter the challenge, the developers made sure they are well integrated into the story and do not stick out like a sore thumb. They are combined with explorative sections and feel like an organic part of the gameplay experience.
One of the most important parts of the game remains the puzzles, which become more and more complex as you advance in the story. It is strange to feel so safe in a game having its roots in a horror universe. You will end up understanding the reason for this light atmosphere, going through the journey of self-discovery had in hand with Nora, who will find freedom and serenity amidst the tragedy surrounding her. The tense moments are nothing more than brief respites, in a beautiful dream that never turns into a nightmare. The clues pointing to the fate of the expedition organized by Harry, the tales of the old civilization, and Nora’s transformation are never scary or thrilling.Įven in the latter stages of the game, when the colorful scenes of the island paradise are replaced by ominous cliffs surrounded by unending storms, the general atmosphere remains one of curiosity and discovery. Still, the atmosphere is one of a kind and combined with the gorgeous visuals manages to build an engaging experience. There are no monsters in the game, no tension, and no combat just hints towards the ugly part of the cosmic horror genre. Next to presenting the tale of Nora and Harry, you will discover a tale of ancient civilizations connected to the Elder Gods. It is a first-person adventure game, that sometimes will make you feel like a female Indiana Jones uncovering the legacy of an ancient civilization.Īs such, the entire gameplay focuses on unearthing the past, being distant, or more recent. Make no mistakes, despite being set in a universe based on the Lovecraftian lore, Call of the Sea is not a horror game by any means. Trying to piece together what happened and where has everybody disappeared, you will make your way to the heart of the island, by solving several, increasingly difficult puzzles. You will not encounter any other sentient being, only clues about what they were up to.
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Nora is the sole character of the game, a lone adventurer in a place full of secrets. Trying to find the one person she cannot live without, Nora will actually find out the truth about herself. Arriving in the tropical paradise, she will retrace the steps of the archaeological expedition. When the precious letters documenting his journey come to an abrupt halt, Nora sets out to find his husband.
Harry turns to old legends and tales and ends up organizing an expedition to a mysterious island. Plagued by a mysterious illness, Nora’s fate seems to be sealed since western medicine can provide no cure. Nora, the protagonist, sets out to find her husband Harry but ends up deciding her own fate. The first game developed by Out of the Blue holds a lot of promise, and despite some issues with the overall experience, I have to say it did not disappoint.īeyond the beautiful visuals and enticing setting, Call of the Sea is a story of self-discovery. Since the very first trailer released from Call of the Sea I was fascinated by the idea of having a colorful adventure game set in the world of Cthulhu.
In the last few years, Raw Fury managed to become one of the most visible indie publishers, launching pretty successful games such as Star Renegades or West of Dead. Read on to find out what kind of experience Call of the Sea turned out to be. Raw Fury proposes a new setting for the classical horror universe, one that is overflowing with color and optimism, where the peril is just an ugly nightmare at the very edge of a beautiful dream. When you think about books, movies, or games related to Cthulhu you imagine doom and gloom, a silent and unescapable desperation, anything but a tropical paradise.
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