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Sword of the Sea

August 19, 2025

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. In a world where the terrain flows in waves, ride the

OpenCritic

87

How Long To Beat

2h

Main

3h

Extras

9h

Complete

3h

All Styles

Developers:

Giant Squid

Publishers:

Giant Squid

Themes:

Fantasy

Game Modes:

Single player

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