Call of the Sea

"When I finished Call of the Sea, I couldn’t help but smile. It was such an incredible journey with an intriguing story and a well-thought-out ending. From start to finish, with the exception of a couple of frustrating puzzles, I …"

"Puzzles with a great design (mostly) and a story that captures without remedy from the first minute. A must for lovers of narrative adventures and puzzles."

"Quotation forthcoming."

"Call of the Sea might have an overly familiar premise and some less-than-stellar puzzles, but it&s;s a gorgeous, enjoyable game boosted by strong production values and involved world design."

"Call of the Sea might be short, but it&s;s a highly rewarding puzzle game with a fascinating narrative that keeps getting better and better as the game slowly reveals the truth to you. It&s;s a fully engrossing experience that showcases …"

"Out of the Blue&s;s debut game manages to pack in some complex puzzles set amongst some beautiful environments, and has a story that keeps you hooked throughout."

"If the writers weren&s;t so eager to spoil their own surprises, I think we&s;d be looking at one outstanding narrative-driven adventure here. As it is, Call of the Sea is a pleasing piece of pulp fiction and a decent test …"

"What a surprise Call of the Sea was! Out of the Blue&s;s debut title shows off its own well-defined personality through a very accurate artistic direction and attention to details. All puzzles have their own logic and the idea of …"

"Call Of The Sea is a good debut, that uses puzzle and riddle-based gameplay to tell an atmospheric story. Its weakness lies in a conception of riddles that is not always very clear, source of some moments of frustration, and …"

"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 …"

"Call of the Sea puts all its eggs into its puzzles. They&s;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 …"

"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 …"

"In short, Call of The Sea is a title that everyone who approaches it will enjoy, discovering a good story, with touches of Lovecraft and showing that not everything has to be horror and fear, but that there is space …"

"Who would have thought that the solution to madness might be marriage?"

"Call of the Sea is a visually stunning game offering a compelling story hidden behind a mixed bag of puzzles and a few frustrating pacing decisions."

"Call of the Sea could benefit from having more substance, but otherwise it&s;s a solid adventure game that manages to put a unique spin on the traditional Lovecraftian adventure."

"Call of the Sea is an interesting but imperfect experiment, denoted by some (legitimate) error of inexperience. In general, the feeling is that of an adventure written in a pleasant and on average enjoyable way to play, but never get …"

"I think Call of the Sea has something to offer a variety of gamers. The puzzles are fun, challenging, and genuinely make you learn more about the world around you and Norah&s;s personal challenges. On top of that, learning more …"

"Clever puzzles and an engaging narrative make Call of the Sea a voyage worth taking"

"Call of the Sea&s;s intriguing piecemeal story and beautiful setting falls to the wayside when its lack of signposting and overall artificially obtuse puzzles take center stage for much longer than acceptable."

"With attention beneficially split between puzzles and story, Call of the Sea charms with an enjoyable pulp adventure."

"Call of The Sea brings a good story with a different than the usual narrative, and the gameplay is filled with puzzles scattered in a mysterious unique world that’s shaped with beautiful artistic design."

"Releasing early in the new gaming generation, Call of the Sea sets the benchmark for story-driven adventure puzzle games moving forward. It&s;s an experience full of surprises, from its lush game world that takes advantage of next-gen graphic capabilities, to …"

"Overall, Call of the Sea VR is a good port of a great game, that delivers a memorable and immersive experience. While it loses some of the stunning visuals of its progenitor, its engaging story and satisfying puzzles make it …"

"Call of the Sea is a great start for developer Out of the Blue but didn&s;t entirely capture me on any front, despite standout moments."

"While the puzzles could have been done better, the storyline in Call of the Sea is top notch with fantastic voice acting and atmospheric sounds."

"Call of the Sea could be considered as a puzzle and exploration video game where the first element weighs much more than the second; although both depend on each other to exist. Thus and with a series of puzzles that …"

"A thoroughly enjoyable first-person adventure brimming with mystery, intrigue and intricate, well-thought-out puzzles, Call of the Sea is a journey into the unknown that proves both rewarding and memorable."

"A dazzlingly different debut with a haunting sense of place and adventure."

"Call Of The Sea is a real surprise. A perfectly-paced puzzle adventure that manages to pour more than the expected amount of heart into its story, it manages to combine a number of disparate elements into a hugely enjoyable game, …"

"Call of the Sea is a gripping, interesting, and creative take on the Lovecraftian formula. It moves away from the oft-trodden horror roots and creates an imaginative and immersive puzzle adventure with none of the lingering racism you might expect."

"Through engaging puzzles and a captivating story, Call of the Sea provides an excellent, poignant adventure."

"Carefully crafted puzzles and clues in the story give this game, set on a Polynesian island, the satisfying feel of a journey"

"Issues aside, though, Call of the Sea is pretty good. It was nice to play through a new story with new characters, even if the story design was somewhat familiar and the outcome (essentially the same despite which ending you …"

"Call of the Sea is a charming adventure that immediately hooks you through its period-appropriate mystery, that slowly builds intrigue and excitement. The various puzzles you encounter along the way are thoroughly engaging, while at the same time offering enough …"

"Call of the Sea has engaging puzzles, fantastic visuals, and a Lovecraftian story about love and sanity that make it unlike any other game from 2020. It&s;s an engrossing puzzle game that’s too beautiful to pass up."

"Call of the Sea is a well-executed Adventure game that feels both familiar and distinct, with imagery evocative of both Monkey Island and H.P. Lovecraft that comes together in a fun and concise adventure game."