Sword of the Sea (Recommended, Skill Up) - out 8/19
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ShadyAcshuns
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Skill Down isn't a good source.
ecosse_011172
Banned
Wasn't that out on PS3 years ago?
/Hereallweek
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Punished Miku
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I'm sure it'll be a pretty, super casual, short Journey 2 in the ocean. Sounds fun. And it's not like anyone with PS+ needs reviews.
touchfuzzy
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Been pretty excited for this but disappointed in the short length... I don' have PS+ so need to decide if it's worth it when I see the price tomorrow. I know the devs games are all pretty and short, but I was kinda hoping for at least a 7-8 hours, not a 2-3.
The_hunter
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I've really enjoyed all of Giant squid's games. I will definitely get this one too.
Thick Thighs Save Lives
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OC and MC scores are looking good, so I think I'm going to give it a try since it's also dropping on PS+ extra.
cash_longfellow
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kpopSuperstar
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Man, these short games rock, boom and you are done, when it goes over 5 hours it changes the nature of it.
Angry_Megalodon
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Length is kind of disappointing, considering that The Pathless was a medium length game with lot of exploration and secrets to discover.
John Bilbo
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If this is multiplayer like Journey a shorter length will do it wonders. Replayability baby!
MiguelItUp
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I'd look for some raw footage, watch gameplay, and come to your own decision from there. If it looks fun and up your alley, bite, if not, maybe wait or don't. Definitely seems like one of "those" games. I feel like many will love it and others won't care for it, but that's pretty standard, lol.
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Gonzito
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There are many reviews out there, why did you make a thread pointing out this one from an influencer? I dont understand this mentality
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
Get hexen+heretic instead srsly
TerribleAtThisGame
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diffusionx
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I don't listen to Shill Up
Thick Thighs Save Lives
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The game should be available now on both PS5 and Steam.
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Giallo Corsa
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Thick Thighs Save Lives
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It's only available for the higher tiers of PS+ (Extra and Premium).
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for August: Mortal Kombat 1, Marvel’s Spider-Man, Sword of the Sea, Earth Defense Force 6 and more
Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis join PlayStation Plus Premium.
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Giallo Corsa
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It's only available for the higher tiers of PS+ (Extra and Premium).
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for August: Mortal Kombat 1, Marvel’s Spider-Man, Sword of the Sea, Earth Defense Force 6 and more
Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis join PlayStation Plus Premium.
Thanks man
PS: I was pretty sure this was also coming to the lower tier subscription for some reason...
Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
Yeah, I know where you're coming from. Tbh, I only have PS+ Premium because I'm game sharing with my big bro. I don't get much use out of it other than maybe trying/playing some of these day 1 releases like Sword of the Sea which I hope to make time for over the weekend. I think the last PS+ Extra game I've played was half a year ago, and it was that new episodic Don't Nod game set in 90s.Thanks man
PS: I was pretty sure this was also coming to the lower tier subscription for some reason...
kpopSuperstar
Member
On PC, it's another UE5 horror show, cooking PC's and running like shit.
bitbydeath
Member
Realising it's a backwards date doesn't help either.
SEGAvangelist
Member
Sounds perfect for game reviewer love.
Gamer_By_Proxy
About to beat off
Downloading it now from PS+ to try it out.
I keep coming close to buying The Pathless and then backing out.
Maybe this game will convince me to go through with it.
I keep coming close to buying The Pathless and then backing out.
Maybe this game will convince me to go through with it.
Gamer_By_Proxy
About to beat off
I played the first level. It controls well and the haptics are good.
I'm not that into these no combat type games but looking around the environment to solve puzzles feels like it's training me for Hell Is Us. So I might keep playing it.
I'm not that into these no combat type games but looking around the environment to solve puzzles feels like it's training me for Hell Is Us. So I might keep playing it.
bender
What time is it?
Finished the first area. I'll preface these comments with the fact I'm in a gaming funk and I think 2025 is one of the worst years for games in recent memory. I loved Journey (the sand tech in Sword of the Sea is very similar) and have played through it multiple times. I liked ABZU, but it was more of a one and done experience for me. I'm not really feeling this game early on. The "gamey" elements just don't land with me (collecting gold polyhedrons to unlock moves, the trick system, scoring, collectables mostly only leading to more polyhedrons). The music isn't bad, but I don't really care for it either. If it weren't for the art style, I'd almost say this was another studio's attempt at aping Journey/ABZU and throwing in some JSRF for good measure. The visuals are very nice and it has nice use of haptics.
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Humdinger
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Yeah, I'm feeling a little of that, too. Kind of bored, wondering why I should bother.
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bender
What time is it?
On the plus side, it's mercifully short. I just rolled credits. I wouldn't recommend purchasing this. If you haven't played Journey, I'd recommend that instead. Same for ABZU. If you've played both of those, I'd recommend playing through Journey again instead.