Call of the Sea

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 152 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 105 out of 152
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 152
  3. Negative: 18 out of 152

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  1. Stjepan3203
    Dec 12, 2020
    8
    Call of the Sea is a really nice relaxing puzzle game with a really decent story. The puzzle solving is fun if you like those type of games you will love this game. The art style art direction is really interesting and I like it is something fresh new. I think the game deserved a decent 8/10 great game if you like this type of games you will like this game aswell.
  2. Kubasa_Undead
    Dec 16, 2020
    9
    Fantastic game about love, friendship, mystery and the struggle of terminal disease. The story is what matters in this game, being able to experience that incredible history was amazing. The game has some technical issues but it really doesn't matter and doesn't affect the gameplay in any way. The puzzles even tho there's not a lot of them are really good and well balanced in difficultyFantastic game about love, friendship, mystery and the struggle of terminal disease. The story is what matters in this game, being able to experience that incredible history was amazing. The game has some technical issues but it really doesn't matter and doesn't affect the gameplay in any way. The puzzles even tho there's not a lot of them are really good and well balanced in difficulty which progresses with every chapter, I highly recommend this game to everyone who liked The Wittness or narrative experiences like What Remains of Edith Finch.… Expand
  3. carrysh1ft
    Dec 9, 2020
    9
    It's a short and yet gripping story, with puzzles and incredibly meditative gameplay. One of those games that truly tells a story based on Lovecraft
  4. Barney2020
    Jan 31, 2021
    8
    Fun puzzle game that requires some level of brain power if you have game pass it's worth a afternoon of your time
  5. juwens
    Jan 9, 2021
    8
    Excellent game, which I started playing by coincidence (included in Xbox game pass) and couldn’t stop playing till i finished it on the same day (which literally do never).
    I appreciated the effort put into the artwork and generally good puzzles.
    The well done untangling of the plot. With about 6/7 hours it’s a relativ short game, but it makes almost every minute enjoyable. It will not    Excellent game, which I started playing by coincidence (included in Xbox game pass) and couldn’t stop playing till i finished it on the same day (which literally do never).
    I appreciated the effort put into the artwork and generally good puzzles.
    The well done untangling of the plot.
    With about 6/7 hours it’s a relativ short game, but it makes almost every minute enjoyable.
    It will not fit everyone’s taste. But I’m into atmospheric games with great artstyles and well written and authentic speakers.
    I had zero crashes, and only tiny graphic glitches.
    Most of the time it had a smooth FPS. One or to areas of the game had a drop of the framerate to aroundish 30 FPS (measured by gut feeling, you notice it’s not smooth anymore, but definitely not chunky) on Xbox One X on a 4K TV.
    It would have been nice if they’ve varied the dialog, when interacting with the same object again.
    All in all, Kudos to the developer „out of the blue“ for this debut.

    Don’t listen to the haters here (which expect a fast paced FPS, RPG, RTS), look at the overwhelming positive steam reviews.    … Expand
  6. narasvw
    Dec 15, 2020
    8
    Call of the sea is a game with a pretty nice artistic section, with some challenging puzzles although most of them are affordable. I found the story so interesting that it kept me hooked.
  7. Methael
    Dec 31, 2020
    8
    Call of the Sea is a narrative adventure game with a short interesting story. If you wanna take a break from other games and solve some puzzles this game is for you. Just the thing I hate is the people you talk are background voices. You cant see them you just hear their voice. You cant turn the camera while they are speaking. But its a thing I hate in video games so don't let it ruin yourCall of the Sea is a narrative adventure game with a short interesting story. If you wanna take a break from other games and solve some puzzles this game is for you. Just the thing I hate is the people you talk are background voices. You cant see them you just hear their voice. You cant turn the camera while they are speaking. But its a thing I hate in video games so don't let it ruin your experience.… Expand
  8. falgus
    Mar 6, 2021
    9
    Great story, decent puzzles, great atmosphere, in my opinion good voice acting. Go for it.
  9. Jedoka
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    good aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  10. Maxtatee
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    The best artistic game i have ever seen, well done guys.........................................................
  11. lessacebola
    Dec 26, 2020
    8
    Call of the Sea é um jogo focado principalmente em puzzle, a direção de arte é muito boa, a história tem suas falhas, mas ainda é boa.
  12. SlimKiller
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    I didn’t expect such a well made game but this is 100% one of the best game i played this year
  13. Kosco
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    Excelente su jugabilidad se agradece los puzzles excelentes nos regalan otra joyita
  14. ozzsoffy
    Mar 14, 2023
    9
    Really a great game, first person adventure game with good looking 3D graphics, different types of puzzles and an awesome story. The graphics is great, it looks good, and there is no issue where, some parts of it looks epic, and the graphics adding to the cosmic theme of the game (no spoilers here). some of the puzzles were too hard, one took me more than an hour, another was too hard forReally a great game, first person adventure game with good looking 3D graphics, different types of puzzles and an awesome story. The graphics is great, it looks good, and there is no issue where, some parts of it looks epic, and the graphics adding to the cosmic theme of the game (no spoilers here). some of the puzzles were too hard, one took me more than an hour, another was too hard for me to solved (good thing I have internet), and some were relatively easy, but most of them were dissent, and I liked it. if the main reason a person would like to play a game is for its puzzles - please play this game. The story in the beginning sound doll, but as the game advanced, it was really amazing, I really liked the endings. I totally recommend to play this game, if not for the puzzles, for its story. the game has two endings, I had the change to save the game in the right time and watch both ending (its right at the end of the game, there is not gameplay in that part).

    I gave it 9/10.    … Expand
  15. JSagittarius
    Nov 12, 2022
    8
    Až na těchto pár výtek se jednalo o hezkou atmosférickou adventuru, se zajímavých příběhem a hádankami, kterou dohrajete za necelých šest hodin.
  16. auditbadger
    Nov 8, 2021
    9
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  17. Garybaldo
    Feb 11, 2021
    8
    One of the most beautiful experiences I've ever had with a game, I recommend anyone who's into adventure games to give it a go, its visuals and art style are as gorgeous as can be, and its story is also outstanding, with an incredible story telling, a pretty deep lore with lots of layers and bits of mystery that come into the plot just at the right times.
    It's an incredibly well written    One of the most beautiful experiences I've ever had with a game, I recommend anyone who's into adventure games to give it a go, its visuals and art style are as gorgeous as can be, and its story is also outstanding, with an incredible story telling, a pretty deep lore with lots of layers and bits of mystery that come into the plot just at the right times.
    It's an incredibly well written love story, it's fanciful but realistic at the same time, in the sense that it portrays love just as it is in its perfect form.
    An incredible experience anyone should have, incredibly touching. All-in-all a fantastic game.    … Expand
  18. Mcklain
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fenomenal! Gran juego editado desfr el principio hasta el final por programadores españoles! Muy colorido, una técnica esquisita, sencillo y con una gran ambientación. Una de esas aventuras que se dan a conocer mediante gamepass y que abre lad puertas a los estudios… Expand
  19. ahpap
    Aug 26, 2021
    8
    This game was so good that it made me enjoy every second of my playthrough. You play as a girl with a skin disease whose searching for his husband who sailed to an island with a crew to find a cure for his wife. You'll have to solve various puzzles to get through this mystic island. In my opinion, they are really fun.

    >Really stunning atmosphere >Nice ambient >Nice visuals >Nice    This game was so good that it made me enjoy every second of my playthrough. You play as a girl with a skin disease whose searching for his husband who sailed to an island with a crew to find a cure for his wife. You'll have to solve various puzzles to get through this mystic island. In my opinion, they are really fun.

    >Really stunning atmosphere
    >Nice ambient
    >Nice visuals
    >Nice soundtracks

    Maybe story could be better and there could be more animations. However, really nice game overall. Sit back, relax and enjoy the crashing waves.    … Expand
  20. tramaskk
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    Loved this game. Beautiful graphics with a nice story. The protagonist, Norah, is intelligent and insightful while the puzzles are unique and challenging. The atmosphere of the game is incredible. Couldn't put it down once I picked it up.
  21. korku
    Jul 18, 2023
    8
    ‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏ ‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏ ‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏ ‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏ ‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏ ‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏ ‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏
  22. yazazuyo
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Strange but catching story that leads you through this island with puzzles that aren't hard.

Awards & Rankings

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#100 Best PC Game of 2020
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#78 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Cubed3
    Aug 2, 2021
    50
    Call of the Sea can be described as: a forgettable adventure, sprinkled with fun, but easy puzzles. The exposition-heavy "narration" of the main heroine ruins the atmosphere of this journey, which isn't that strong to begin with, especially for a story dealing with eldritch terrors from beyond. The only reason to play this are the puzzles, although they too fail to keep you invested, as you won't really care about reaching the end, especially if a fan of Lovecraft, which will instantly turn the plot into an extremely predictable one. It has its moments, sure, and the visuals are beautiful, but this is generally a mediocre experience.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jul 23, 2021
    65
    Colorful, pretty scenery, decent voice acting, lots of interactive objects, and a couple of interesting puzzles give the impression that the game has more to offer than it actually does. The atmospheric first half is good, but the repetitive second part disappoints. The plot makes no sense and the direction it takes is predictable to anyone acquainted with Lovecraft’s work. The further you go, the narrower the path is and you bump into invisible walls all the time. It’s a shame the game’s considerable potential was squandered. [02/2021, p.60]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 12, 2021
    100
    A wonderfully crafted fantastic adventure in the style of Jules Verne and H. P. Lovercraft with great puzzles and an immersive atmosphere. Don't miss it. [Issue#309]
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