There are the expected elements of death, darkness and the descent into madness, but they’re sidelined as part of past events that you uncover as you explore the island.
Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos.ĭespite its inspiration (there are liberal Lovecraft references throughout the game), Call of the Sea is not a horror game. Modelled in Unreal Engine 4, Call of the Sea’s Pacific island setting is tropical and inviting – unexpected for a game that draws heavily on H.P. Its use of vivid colour stands out in particular, while light and water effects layer up the atmosphere to the point that you can practically feel the cool stone and streaming water prevalent throughout the game. With an aesthetic that’s two steps into cartoony stylisation, the game is sumptuous and striking. Very little online footage does the beauty of Call of the Sea justice. It turns out that the gamble paid off as Call of the Sea is a dazzling next-gen showcase.
Microsoft seemed to be throwing its support behind an untested collective of (admittedly veteran) developers, specialising in niche narrative and puzzle games. Call of the Sea is the first game from fledgling Spanish studio Out of the Blue Games, which made it something of a surprise when the first-person puzzle adventure featured prominently at the first Xbox Games Showcase for Series X|S earlier this year.
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