Collectibles in the form of seagulls and messages in bottles help to push that, though at times the mechanics feel like they get in the way of the deeply personal narrative that Jo-Mei’s Cornelia Geppert is trying to tell. When you’re in an environment that’s bright and cheerful, Sea of Solitude oozes with charm and very much encourages exploration. At other times, Kay’s glowing companion (she actually calls it Glowy) will be able to miraculously part the seas, allowing access to the city that’s been swallowed up. Kay’s not tied to the boat she starts upon - when she’s dealt with corruption around her, she’s able to dive into the waters around her, swimming to buildings and other landmarks as part of her various tasks. Whether or not this is meant to represent bottling up your own feelings is for you to decide yourselves, dear readers. Personal struggles are very much tried to the suffocating darkness that’s ever-present in the world Kay is able to counter this - at least, for a short time - by gathering the darkness and stuffing it into a backpack. A beacon of hope - again, I’m talking literally here - appears and sets her off on her journey, meeting fellow travellers turned monsters and helping to dispel the corruption that’s engulfed them. A shadowy, feathered creature herself, Kay starts the game adift (in said sea of solitude), shrouded in darkness and without course. With a visual style that’s equal parts The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and Limbo, Sea of Solutide is all about light and darkness.
What results is a memorable, yet somewhat repetitive journey that’s ultimately worth your time. First introduced back in 2016, the title is all about the lonliness felt by protagonist Kay, a girl who deals with her own torment by literally facing down her monsters. Sea of Solitudeis the latest indie title to come from the EA Originals line, developed by Jo-Mei, a team of twelve based in Germany.
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