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Sword of the Sea Debuts to Strong Reviews, Metacritic at 89

Reviews spotlight a movement-first adventure with standout presentation alongside a brief, replay‑oriented campaign.

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Sword of the Sea review - The warrior
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Overview

  • Critics widely praise the painterly art direction and an orchestral score by Journey composer Austin Wintory.
  • The core hook is riding a floating hoversword for high‑speed traversal, tricks, light platforming and puzzle movement.
  • Many outlets report a first run of roughly three hours, with New Game Plus and collectibles encouraging repeat playthroughs.
  • Progression systems draw criticism for limited currency, pricier trick unlocks and restricted backtracking that push upgrades into multiple runs.
  • As of Monday evening, the Metacritic average sits at 89 from 14 critics, with the game available on PS5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.