Sea of Solitude

 Xbox One
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6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 46 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 14 out of 46
  3. Negative: 9 out of 46

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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Jul 8, 2019
    8
    Sea of Solitude is a gritty voyage on an emotional tale, set in a visually stunning world. In this world people turn into monsters if they too lonely, or sad. You awaken as Kay, partially turned into one of these monsters, afloat on a small boat in a flooded town and are introduced to what seems to be the only ray of hope left. Armed with only a mystical flare, and your wits, you navigateSea of Solitude is a gritty voyage on an emotional tale, set in a visually stunning world. In this world people turn into monsters if they too lonely, or sad. You awaken as Kay, partially turned into one of these monsters, afloat on a small boat in a flooded town and are introduced to what seems to be the only ray of hope left. Armed with only a mystical flare, and your wits, you navigate this town, and Kay's own emotional distress. Along the way you spend time helping others seek comfort, and their own humanity. The emotional turmoil is constant as you hop rooftops, and navigate the flooded streets. While you clamber about the remains, you can find messages in bottles hidden around the map, that add to the already fathomless ocean of feelings. Hanging out, and sometimes a bit out of the way, you will also find seagulls, that you can Shoo away and catch a bird's eye view of the immediate area. This is a deep and dark look into what it is to be human, and will grip your heartstrings as you move along the game. The game play is smooth, and fairly straightforward. The water physics are a wonder to watch, very well done. Given the story's overtone it's hard for me to say a 'Good' experience but it is an adventure worth having, and a well made game, that expresses exactly what it meant to!… Expand
  2. ZeSimoes
    Nov 10, 2020
    8
    Great story and art style. Didn't bought it on release because of a bad review from IGN that said it was too repetitive and boring. It is not. It's a short game that you'll probably finnish in an afternoon, and you'll also learn a thing or two about depression. I finished it in one sit cause I couldn't put the controller down.
  3. Hovis992tza
    Jan 28, 2021
    9
    I am a little late to this one but I am in love with art and the deep story hidden beneath the surface and a chance to put it right a few minor glitches but not game braking and didn’t detract for my enjoyment for that reason I would say a solid 9/10 and if you have Xbox game pass it a no brainier
  4. jyd1626
    Jan 22, 2021
    8
    Great story, however even when is was short the game felt kind of forced in some specific situations, but overall great game that takes real life issues and set that there is not a only solution for things. Great experience
  5. DKurac
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Very beautifully looking game with an incredible story amplified by great soundtrack. It is shorter game (about 3h) but if you are going to explore that nice world and collect bottles and seagulls, you can
    at least double that. Definitely a game to try in Game Pass.
  6. Ekon
    Apr 9, 2022
    8
    This is a beautiful and visually stunning game with imaginative and impressive settings from chapter to chapter. It is about the difficult relationships that a young girl has with kids at school, her parents, boyfriend and brother. She can't seem to find the right approach with any of them, which leads to depression and frustration. The object of the game is to help 'Kay' to betterThis is a beautiful and visually stunning game with imaginative and impressive settings from chapter to chapter. It is about the difficult relationships that a young girl has with kids at school, her parents, boyfriend and brother. She can't seem to find the right approach with any of them, which leads to depression and frustration. The object of the game is to help 'Kay' to better understand herself and others in order for her to regain her confidence and self esteem. Everyone in the game starts out as a 'monster', including Kay, and as the game progresses and Kay makes strides, all the characters regain their physical humanity and of course the last person who will do so is the star of the show.… Expand
  7. grafix143
    Aug 28, 2019
    9
    Sea Of Solitude , this game really touched me in a way that a lot of games stopped doing.
    It has a great real life story with a twist, how family can be break up and how it feels when this happens.
    This divorce issue and parents fights in front of the kids and how this can affect our children without us knowing .

    this game gave me a new point of view to think of in my real life .
  8. edilios
    Jul 6, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. es un buen juego te distrae tiene una mecanica simple esta bien para pasar el rato… Expand
  9. DuffySteffanni
    Feb 7, 2023
    10
    One of my favorite games. I picked this up by random. It's very focused on mental illness. It does so in a unique perfect way. There is nothing like this. It feels like a glass of ice water after walking across a desert. It's games like this that keep me a gamer. Every line is perfectly poetic. Every character is relatable and well thought out. The story is perfect. 100% A+
  10. MundoIndie
    Jul 23, 2023
    9
    Sea of solitude, es un juego de plataformas/puzzle en 3D, dónde tomas el control de Kay, una adolescente que tendrá que luchar contra su pasado elmcualntoma forma de moaustros oscuros y los tendrá que ir sanando para desentrañar el pasado (que es muy doloroso) para poder tener la calma y el aprendizaje al final del juego.
    Aún cuando la duración es aproximadamente de 3 horas (si no buscas    Sea of solitude, es un juego de plataformas/puzzle en 3D, dónde tomas el control de Kay, una adolescente que tendrá que luchar contra su pasado elmcualntoma forma de moaustros oscuros y los tendrá que ir sanando para desentrañar el pasado (que es muy doloroso) para poder tener la calma y el aprendizaje al final del juego.
    Aún cuando la duración es aproximadamente de 3 horas (si no buscas los coleccionables) es totalmente grato jugar cada minuto, la jugabilidad es muy buena, los gráficos y arte son maravillosos con oscuridad y luz magníficamente llevado.
    Es el juego más hermoso que he jugado en mucho tiempo.
    Que bueno que no estoy deprimido o parecido, ya me hubiera cortado las venas con la historia.
    Qué buen guion tiene.
    Lo grande de este juego es que cualquiera lo puede jugar ya que su dificultad no es pesada (la historia sí es lo es). Para alguno este punto no será bueno, sobre todo los que buscan dificultad, pero si buscas historia y pasar un buen momento este juego es realmente para ti.
    El apartado musical es bueno pero no llega a ser entrañable o será parte de los clásicos, pero cumple.

    Cornelia Geppert es la mejor guionista/directora artística de los videojuegos.
    Klemens Reckford es un genio diseñando niveles.

    ¡Por fin Electronic Arts hace un juego que no es FIFA!
    Juéguenlo    … Expand

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#100 Best Xbox One Game of 2019
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#53 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2019
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#40 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2019

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Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. M3
    Aug 10, 2019
    70
    Even tough the story is a bit unevenly told; we cannot stop playing Sea of Solitude until Kay has reached the end of her journey. Partly because the story always manages to motivate us to go further, partly because the adventure is not long enough for the shortcomings to become too intrusive. When it is all said and done, Sea of ​​Solitude is a gripping but uneven journey that is worth taking.
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  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Aug 8, 2019
    80
    A brave, harrowing exploration of a troubled psyche which proves very powerful indeed. [Issue#180, p.83]
  3. Gamers' Temple
    Aug 6, 2019
    74
    Sea of Solitude certainly has a unique look and feel to it, but the novelty alone is not enough to carry the game. Your enjoyment of it will come down to how much you connect to Kay and her story because the gameplay alone will not be enough to compel you to play until the end. Even if you're just in it for the story, there are times when that story will also feel like a slog, especially when you face the monsters that represent Kay's endlessly bickering parents. The game is certainly an unusual experience, but it will probably leave you wishing that it was a more compelling one.
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