Sword of the Sea

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Slant Magazine
    Aug 18, 2025
    60
    Somewhat unintuitively, Sword of the Sea doesn’t really play like a skateboarding game. Its trick system is too simple for that. Instead, it’s more akin to a 3D Sonic the Hedgehog game.
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  1. 3DJuegos
    Sep 13, 2025
    I have enjoyed exploring Sword of the Sea and its landscapes, aware that this sensory philosophy is what it aims to offer. However, its mechanics have potential that never quite come into their own.
  2. Polygon
    Aug 18, 2025
    And you’ll want to continue replaying Sword of the Sea because it’s just so hard to put down; I completed my first run in just under three hours, and was immediately eager to jump back in for more. There are high scores to achieve and new tricks to learn, sure, but calmly surfing around the maps offers such a tranquil and equally fun experience. For the thrill-seekers, to unlock all the game’s tricks and movement options, you’ll want to replay it anyway as you may not collect enough currency on a first playthrough to unlock everything.
  3. The Verge
    Aug 20, 2025
    Not only is Sword of the Sea a celebration of the ocean, its love for unrestrained motion is also a metaphor for — and an homage to — the sheer vibrancy of underwater life. It’s an adventure I dove right into again, my skateboard surging with the pulse of the sea.