Taking more than a dash of inspiration from the absolute classic that is Chrono Trigger, President and Creative Director Thierry Boulanger wanted to create an experience that feels like this hugely influential game in his life. When it was announced that their next game was going to be a turn based RPG, they had my attention. Imagine my delight when I was invited to take a look at the game last week.Īfter releasing beloved Metroidvania The Messenger in 2018, Sabotage Studio immediately became a developer to watch for many. To end 2021 there was an incredible Indie World event full of exciting new titles, and of those titles I was instantly desperate to play Sea of Stars. Most people probably prefer the bigger Nintendo Directs packed full of huge announcements (which are admittedly fantastic) but I guess my love of lesser known titles is just too strong. You can also check out some recently released screenshots of the game, which show off the title’s art style and design.Very few events get me more excited for upcoming games more than a Nintendo Indie World showcase. For more on the game, check out its initial reveal trailer from the most recent Inside Xbox event. It’s a brief but worthwhile look into what the game will have to offer, and we’ll add the full breakdown down below once it becomes available.Ĭall of the Sea is currently slated for release on the Xbox One, Xbox Series X and PC, though an exact release date has not yet been provided. Lovecraft, this is not a horror game, but an adventure game,” Delgado says. Although our game was inspired to an extent by the works of H.P. “It is a tale of self-discovery and exploration, not only of the island but of the character’s inner soul. “Therefore, puzzles serve the narrative and make the story advance as a reward when solving them.”Īs for what the narrative will offer, it will be an adventure centered around hope and learning as opposed to uncovering some darker mystery which, given the game’s inspirations, might surprise some. “While The Call of the Sea is a puzzle game, I would say that it is the narrative that drives the game,” Tatiana Delgado, director of the game, says. This could mean exploring the island’s farthest corners, collecting ancient artifacts or diving down into the surrounding waters to uncover clues thought lost to the depths.Īll the while though, the story and how it impacts players will serve as the lynch pin of the experience. Her search takes her to a mysterious island, where she’ll have to solve a myriad of puzzles in order to uncover what happened to her husband and what secrets the island holds. The story follows Norah, a woman out to find her husband Harry after he and his expedition go missing during an exploratory trip to the South Pacific in the 1930s. Shortly after the start of the show, Out of the Blue dove into what makes up their game’s story and gameplay. Out of the Blue got some time during the Future Games Show to share some details on their debut title Call of the Sea, and it sounds primed to offer players a mysterious adventure.
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