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Sword of the Sea

Sword of the Sea

Giant Squid·Released Aug 19, 2025·Single player

Platforms
PCPS5
Genres
AdventureIndie
Critic87/100
Across 5 reviews
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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.

Reviews

5 reviews
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Kyle Hilliard·Aug 18, 2025
Critic85/100
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Sword of the Sea moves at the pace of a magical swordsperson speeding across sand dunes on a floating blade at 170 miles per hour, and it never gives you a reason to look away.

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Robert Ramsey·Aug 18, 2025
Critic90/100
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Sword 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.

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