Call of the Sea

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  • Summary: A 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    A 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 otherworldly tale of mystery, adventure, and self-discovery.    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Gaming Nexus
    Jun 10, 2021
    88
    Call of the Sea has plenty to offer puzzle and walking sim fans alike. The story kept me going even when the puzzles felt difficult and excessive. The puzzles can be tough and seem unfair at times, but overall feel very solid in how they were crafted. The conclusion to the story of Nora, her illness, the previous expedition, and the true nature of the island left a satisfying feeling once I had completed it.
  2. PlayStation Universe
    May 12, 2021
    80
    Call of the Sea puts all its eggs into its puzzles. They're fun to solve and feel as rewarding as slaying a boss in some of the most difficult games. The mysterious island Norah explores is gorgeous and full of mysteries that even Nathan Drake would appreciate. It's just a shame that its narrative is such a letdown. Norah may be the main character but I think Harry's adventure would have made a more compelling narrative.
  3. Softpedia
    Jun 8, 2021
    75
    Call of the Sea is a beautiful adventure, and the first thing that will draw you in is undeniably the gorgeous visuals. The gameplay may not be perfect and the story may be a one-time experience, but the game still is worth a playthrough. The atmosphere of the game is an engaging one, though it will make you feel as safe as a baby in a cradle. If you are a fan of the Lovecraftian universe though, you might leave disappointed. The game lacks all the heavy and tormenting atmosphere that made famous the works of the American author. Call of the Sea remains an adventure game that will be enjoyed by the fans of this genre.
  4. PlayStation Country
    Jun 24, 2021
    70
    Call of the Sea is a case of great plot, beautiful surroundings, mixed puzzles. Some puzzles require such leaps of logic that you may struggle to progress. Despite that, this is worthy.
  5. PLAY
    May 29, 2021
    70
    What we saw as we sailed by was delightful, but not quite enough to make us want to drop anchor for long. Chart for exploration at your own discretion. [Issue#2, p.82]
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  6. Push Square
    May 11, 2021
    60
    Aesthetically, the game looks really pretty and is totally evocative of its 1930s setting. The game is plagued with hammy dialogue that makes it feel totally campy and like an old B-movie, but not altogether terrible when coupled with the Lovecraftian influence it draws on. Call of the Sea is a mostly fun puzzle game that falls short on the mystery it tries to have you unveil. While it looks aesthetically pleasing and ticks a lot of boxes for its period setting, the story is lacklustre and predictable.

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
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  1. thegamer105
    May 18, 2021
    10
    This game is a gorgeous masterpiece that does nothing wrong. The game is slower paced with lots of puzzles and the game doesn't hold your handThis game is a gorgeous masterpiece that does nothing wrong. The game is slower paced with lots of puzzles and the game doesn't hold your hand on a single one. There's times within the game where you will just stop to take in the amazing visuals of the game. The game's story is also very well done and overall amazing and it's quite crazy to me how no one else is talking about this absolute masterpiece of a game. If you came here to look at the reviews to see if this is a must play than I have good news for you this game is absolutely a must play for anyone who likes a good story with challenging puzzles! So get out there and play this masterpiece of a game!… Expand
  2. annualblooms
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    This is definitely a puzzle game heavy on plot and exploration. Similar to point-and-click puzzle systems, there’s a wide enough variety andThis is definitely a puzzle game heavy on plot and exploration. Similar to point-and-click puzzle systems, there’s a wide enough variety and especially deep enough difficulty curves during later chapters to quality as more than just a narrative adventure. While the voice acting can certainly be overbearing and campy, it really contributes to the Lovecraftian atmosphere the game is striving for. This is honestly one of my favourite indie games of all time. It was the first game I ever bought immediately after trying it on game pass. I just ordered to import a physical version of a PS5 copy because it was such an incredible experience. I really think it deserves a higher rating and I’m looking forward to what the studio can bring in the future if they keep exploring this genre.… Expand
  4. Notle
    Jul 28, 2021
    9
    Excellent, gorgeour but challenging game :)
    If you have Gamepass, just play the game.
  5. PMG-Writer
    Feb 26, 2023
    8
    "Call of the Sea" has also become a great game on the Sony console and can directly score with the two new versions for collectors. The"Call of the Sea" has also become a great game on the Sony console and can directly score with the two new versions for collectors. The storyline and the charming characters are simply good and create an excellent atmosphere with the atmospheric graphics and the excellent sound. In addition, there are also complex puzzles and tasks to solve. Give the game a chance and you won't be disappointed. Small problems will surely be solved with enem patch.… Expand
  6. Exiller
    Jun 1, 2021
    8
    This game is so so amazing, I’ve finished it 100% to claim the Platinum Trophy, I loved the artwork, the environment, the storyline, and theThis game is so so amazing, I’ve finished it 100% to claim the Platinum Trophy, I loved the artwork, the environment, the storyline, and the puzzles, they are made cleverly and some of them are beautifully intricate especially the one with the linguistic runic on the final part of chapter 4, as a linguistic student I loved that part so much and I was having fun solving it, thank you for reading my comment and hope you to have a wonderful day and adventure ♥️… Expand
  7. Darkpunta
    Sep 28, 2022
    7
    Call of the sea is a sample of a nice but quite unbalanced game. For me first quarter of the game was way better than the rest. In theCall of the sea is a sample of a nice but quite unbalanced game. For me first quarter of the game was way better than the rest. In the beginning you get very nice looking environment, interesting story, mystery, good shaped world with different details and interesting puzzles. But after that you get more and more bizarre unrealistic story, puzzles become confusing, weird and even illogical sometimes. I had to look for walkthroughs on youtube to understand what devs wanted from me in last chapters and i was very disappointed with that. I can recommend this game only if you are a big fan of puzzle adventure game, in other case you won't lose much skipping this title.… Expand