Sea of Solitude

May 29, 2019

Sea Of Solitude Release Date Revealed

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EA surprised everyone last E3 when they revealed Sea of Solitude, a very different game from the ultra-traditional publisher. Developed by German studio Jo-Mei Games, it tells the story of Kay, a young girl lost in an underwater no-man’s-land, which doubles as a metaphor for her own loneliness. Sea of Solitude is an emotional experience that takes players on a personal journey to overcome a young woman’s inner loneliness. Players must help Kay see below the surface and beyond, guiding her through a flooded city landscape in a deeply touching tale of darkness and light. As waters rise and fall to reflect her own state of mind, Kay will meet fantastical creatures and monsters, learn their stories and solve challenges to rid the world of tainted memories. “Sea of Solitude centers on the essence of loneliness and tugs on the heartstrings of its players by mirroring their own reality. It’s by far the most artistic and personal project I’ve ever created, written during a very emotional time in my life,”

June 10, 2018

E3 2018: In The Midst Of Carnage, A Sea Of Solitude

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Electronic Arts was the first one out the door this year for E3, but you can’t say very many people were truly looking forward to it. To many gamers today EA represents the worst about the industry that feeds their hobby. When someone says the words “EA press conference,” visions come to find of the most generic bro-game titles around, and crass and greedy loot-box schemes on top of that. But this year, something interesting happened. Take it as an encouraging sign of the times, but EA actually took some time away from Madden #320879358 and Bioware’s Destiny clone to display Sea of Solitude, a deeply personal game about feeling so lonely that you turn into a monster. Literally. Five years ago, this type of game never would have shown up during EA’s press conference. Heck, two years ago it wouldn’t have happened. Consider what Sea of Solitude represents: a giant conglomerate like EA, well-known for playing it as safe as possible, publishing a small original indie title from a