Sword of the Sea is a visually stunning and atmospheric game, incorporating some of the most flawless water graphics and satisfying sound effects found in games today.
Sword of the Sea
Giant Squid · Aug 19, 2025
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Sword of the Sea is an action-adventure game developed by Giant Squid, the studio behind Abzû and The Pathless.
Set in a vast desert landscape, players control a character known as the Wraith, exploring ruins and uncovering a lost world. Movement is centered on the "Hoversword," a tool that combines surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding mechanics. The game emphasizes fluid traversal, atmospheric exploration, and light puzzle-solving.
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- 8.0Surfin’ safari
- 9.0From many of the same creators behind PlayStation classic Journey comes an enchanting new game that may be the best indie title of the year.
- 9.0Sword of the Sea blends stunning visuals, flowing gameplay, and Austin Wintory's stellar soundtrack into a short but unforgettable ride.
- 9.0Sword of the Sea certainly won't have the same impact that Journey did all those years ago, but in so many ways, it feels like a direct evolution of that legendary experience. It's a beautifully smooth game, set across a series of gorgeous environments that are a joy to explore. While its more game-y elements do feel a tad forced, they're not enough to distract from what is a sumptuous adventure.
- I appreciate Sword of the Sea’s brevity and visual goals. It never gets close to dragging or overstaying its welcome. It moves at the pace of a magical swordsperson speeding across sand dunes on a floating blade at 170 miles per hour (a speedometer unlocks after you beat the game), and it never gives you a reason to look away. I wanted to feel more from the story, perhaps only because every other element of the experience elevated it so high that my expectations were right up there with them.
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