60
Call of the Sea is basically one big escape room, in which you go from location to location while solving varied and mostly interesting puzzles. Sometimes, however, developer Out of the Blue expects a little too much, which can lead to frustrating moments and a wandering player.
70
We get a story whose late twists are telegraphed within the first hour or so, and an ending drenched with homage to the Shape of Water. The journey, however, is worth taking. I relished the spectacle of a stranded ship, its hull gashed with Godzilla-sized claw marks. And, in the wavering depths of a dream sequence, Norah swimming down towards a pair of glowing eyes. Still, that sort of thing is par for the course, when you’re in Lovecraftland. What rescues the game from the descent into cliché isn’t a rise to sanity. Nor is it the call of the sea. It’s Harry. You believe in Norah because she believes in him, and even when the plot goes bats you want to see them back together. Who would have thought that the solution to madness might be marriage? Thanks, Old Pal.
85
My only real complaint is that there’s very little replay value outside of getting the second ending (though it’s just a final choice you make, so you could just play the final chapter again), searching for hidden collectables and cleaning up missing achievements. The setting and narrative are fantastic and it’s an adventure I’m glad to have been a part of. You can tell that Call of the Sea was made with much care and love as it’s one of those games that simply has a lot of character and heart.
6
Pra quem gosta de um jogo de puzzle é um bom passatempo, jogo bem curto, e com puzzles interessantes.Sinto que os puzzles não tem uma evolução gradativa, senti mais dificuldade em alguns enigmas do capitulo 2 do que do capitulo 6.É um titulo interessante se não estiver no preço cheio, a engine é um pouco dura (Unreal), e a movimentação da personagem poderia ser um pouco mais fluida e rapida (principalmente ao subir e descer escadas).É um jogo Ok, mas nada que chame muita atenção
1
If you like pretty games, that's all it is. I would not recommend for people who enjoy a good puzzle. Many of the puzzles just feel like random guessing, which is fine if you like that in a game. The rest of the puzzles truly are a nightmare only a true crazy person could dream up. Mystical shapes and numbers that barely correlate to each other, with so many hoops to jump through for seemingly no reason. It feels like a 5-year-old who decided to make the most convoluted puzzle in the world, that only makes sense to them. many of the puzzles have no correlation at all, so you are left baffled at what direction you are supposed to go?? The final puzzle was the biggest chore of them all. The main character is extra frustrating because it feels like she doesn't pay attention to whatever you are doing and is seemingly surprised by everything that happens, despite the fact that everything is written down in front of you. There is a lot of backtracking and running around for a game that the sprint button is basically just a normal walk. The only reason it is not receiving a zero is because the graphics are visually beautiful, despite the story making no sense. Out of the Blue is a great name for the studio. The puzzles, the story, the environment, everything felt like it came out of the blue.
8
The art style is very good though the puzzels can be a bit tricky to solve. Wish the ending was more fleshed out
Call of the Sea
Released On:
Dec 8, 2020
Metascore
Generally Favorable
75
User score
Mixed or Average
7.0
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Generally Favorable
75
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Jan 15, 2021
90
Call of the Sea is proof that “Lovecraft” doesn’t have to mean “darkness and tentacles”. This is a positive, sometimes even cheerful adventure and it’s only the undertones which are ominous, and that works surprisingly well. Also, the puzzles are great, as are the graphics and the quietly moving story.
Dec 22, 2020
80
Call of the Sea is an enjoyable adventure. The story and setting are refreshingly different from what you’ll find in other games this season, and the puzzles are challenging enough to require some thought but not so much so to be frustrating. If you enjoy puzzles, you’ll enjoy your trip to the South Pacific.
User score
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7.0
49% Positive
111 Ratings
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Jan 14, 2021
10
Just incredible. If you’re looking for a game that’s out of your norm, I definitely recommend this game.
Jan 3, 2021
10
I don't really like puzzle games regularly, but this one looked so good I had to try(it's on gamepass) I came for the amazing visuals and stayed for the great story, music and puzzles, totally recommend
Dec 10, 2020
80
Like any good puzzle game, there is special satisfaction in working out a solution to a conundrum that has stumped you, and that’s the best reward in the game. Call of the Sea ramps up the story towards the end, but I cared far more about the clues than Norah and Harry’s tale. It frustrates as the best puzzles often do, but no solutions feel unearned or gimmicky. This is definitely one for the pencil-chewers to check out.
Dec 17, 2020
76
Intriguing and fascinating, Call of the Sea is a worthy new addition to Xbox Game Pass.
Dec 8, 2020
75
Call of the Sea has left a good taste in our mouths, a modest adventure of puzzles and narrative that poses some good puzzles and a very simple and unoriginal story, but that never takes on too much prominence and is followed with pleasure, achieving a good balance between all its parts. If you like riddles in their proper measure, without needing to leave you mentally exhausted, surely you are going to enjoy it.
Dec 8, 2020
70
Call Of The Sea is a good debut, that uses puzzle and riddle-based gameplay to tell an atmospheric story. Its weakness lies in a conception of riddles that is not always very clear, source of some moments of frustration, and in a limited duration. It will probably not remain among the most notable examples of the genre, but we must give credit to the fact that it manages to offer an alternative vision of the Lovecraftian narrative universe, potentially capable of satisfying those who do not always want monsters or scares.
Dec 8, 2020
60
Call of the Sea’s intriguing piecemeal story and beautiful setting falls to the wayside when its lack of signposting and overall artificially obtuse puzzles take center stage for much longer than acceptable.
Jan 2, 2021
10
Game is beautiful, challenging but still very relaxing to play. And what a story! I can highly recommend this game to anybody.
Nov 23, 2024
7
Looks pretty and is atmospheric at times. Solid puzzles and exploration. Ultimately, though, doesn't quite come together into a satisfying experience.
Feb 28, 2024
7
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Jan 5, 2021
4
It has to be the most boring Lovecraftian story i have ever experienced, Lovecraft Country excluded,
Dec 17, 2020
4
Call of The Sea was a bumpy ride for me. It started great. I was loving the adventure and the graphics + performance on Series X. However, after around 30% of the story the game starts going downhill and continues till the end. Puzzles are ok, graphics are great, performance ok (later in the game there are SERIOUS frame drops). The thing that made me give this game such a note is story. It just wasn't for me apparently. As mentioned, I was loving it till a certain point, but afterwards the narrative turns and goes into a different direction, that I was just not a fan of. Disappointing ending as well for me. At least the game is in game pass and is 4h long, so you are not risking a lot by giving it a try.
SummaryA weird tale of otherworldly mystery. Call of the Sea is a first-person adventure puzzle game set in the 1930s that tells the story of Norah, a woman on the trail of her missing husband's expedition. The search takes place on a strange but beautiful island in the South Pacific, filled with secrets waiting to be unearthed. It is an otherw... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
Platforms:
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- PC
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date:Dec 8, 2020
Developer:
- Out of the Blue Games S.L.
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