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Call of the Sea – reviews and rating

Call of the Sea has an average rating of 78% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5). The game was released on December 8, 2020 for PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series S/X. Metacritic score is 79, players on RAWG rate the game 85%.

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What critics praise
„Call of the Sea's fascinating mystery is backed by clever puzzle-solving to make it an island worth exploring.“
8,5/10 Game Informer
What critics criticize
„Call of the Sea could benefit from having more substance, but otherwise it’s a solid adventure game that manages to put a unique spin on the traditional Lovecraftian adventure.“

Game info

Release date
Dec 8, 2020
Platforms
PCXbox OneXbox Series S/X
Genres
CasualIndieAdventure
Developer
Out of the Blue Games
Publisher
Raw Fury
Average playtime
2 h
Reviews count
2

About game

Call of the Sea is a first-person adventure puzzle game set in the 1930s that tells the story of Norah, a woman on the trail of her missing husband’s expedition.

The search takes place on a strange but beautiful island in the South Pacific, filled with secrets waiting to be unearthed. It is an otherworldly tale of mystery, adventure, and self-discovery.

Explore a stunning tropical island, brimming with fantastic sights, lost ruins and occult mysteries.

Experience a charming character study of a woman on her quest to discover the truth of the disappearance of her husband and to find out who she really is, fully voiced by Cissy Jones (Firewatch, The Walking Dead)

FAQ

What is the rating of Call of the Sea?

Call of the Sea has an average rating of 78% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5).

When was Call of the Sea released?

Call of the Sea was released on December 8, 2020.

What platforms is Call of the Sea available on?

Call of the Sea is available for PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series S/X.

How long does it take to beat Call of the Sea?

Players on RAWG spend on average 2 hours playing Call of the Sea.

Is Call of the Sea worth playing?

Mostly yes. Call of the Sea has an average rating of 78% – it is a good game, but with some flaws.

What games are similar to Call of the Sea?

Games similar to Call of the Sea are for example GONNER2, Mosaic, Atomicrops, Backbone and Dandara.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Slightly different opinions

Spread of ratings
15 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 7,5
Best rating
8,5/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
3,5/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #81 of 544 games released in 2020 better than 85 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 78%
  • Foreign critics9 reviews 86%
  • MetacriticMetascore 79%
  • Players (RAWG)10 votes 85%

Local critics rate the game lower by 9 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 27 %
  • Recommended 73 %

10 votes · RAWG

Reviews

3,5/5
HardcoreGamer Dec 8, 2020
Call of the Sea could benefit from having more substance, but otherwise it’s a solid adventure game that manages to put a unique spin on the traditional Lovecraftian adventure. Norah’s journey is a memorable one, thinks to some terrific dialogue and a breathtaking, surreal island full of fantastical mystery. It may not be the most challenging graphic adventure game, but it’s still one that players...

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