Surf's Up, Wasteland Dudes! Sword of the Sea Rides a Wave onto PS Plus Extra
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Giant Squid's new game, Sword of the Sea, is surfing onto PlayStation Plus Extra as a day-one release, promising a visually stunning and potentially soulful adventure. Sounds like a good excuse to dust off the PS5, even if you reckon subscription services are a bit of a mixed bag.
Right, so Sony's PlayStation Plus Extra is about to get a whole lot prettier, and dare I say, a bit more soulful. Game Rant's dropped the news that Giant Squid's 'Sword of the Sea' is crash-landing onto the service as a day-one release come August 19th. Now, some might say, 'Another subscription game? Big whoop.' But hold your horses, mate, because this one's looking genuinely interesting.
Giant Squid, you might remember, are the legends behind the visually stunning 'Abzu' and the gracefully mysterious 'The Pathless'. They've got a knack for crafting experiences that are less 'game' and more 'interactive art piece'. 'Sword of the Sea' seems to be continuing that trend, chucking you into a desolate wasteland that you're tasked with, wait for it, *restoring*. Sounds a bit cliché, perhaps, but the how is where it gets interesting.
You'll be doing all this restorative surfing/skating on a 'hoversword'. Yes, a hoversword. I reckon that's worth the price of admission alone. Think Tony Hawk meets… well, a desolate, beautifully rendered ocean world. From what Game Rant is saying, it's not just about carving up digital waves, there's combat and platforming in the mix too. So, it's not all just pretty vistas (though, crikey, those vistas *are* pretty).
But let's be honest, the visuals are a massive draw here. According to the original article, 'Sword of the Sea' is blending these stunning blue oceans with desert landscapes, and frankly, that sounds like something I need to see to believe. The music's also shaping up to be a banger. And here's the kicker: it's being directed by Matt Nava, the art director of *Journey*. Sound familiar? Yeah, I thought so. Dude knows his way around a captivating aesthetic.
Now, before we get too carried away, let's remember that this is PS Plus Extra we're talking about. Not every month is a home run. But a day-one release from a studio with Giant Squid's pedigree? That's worth paying attention to.
August 19th isn't *just* about 'Sword of the Sea', though. That's the day a whole host of other games will be joining (and leaving) the service, Game Rant reminds us. So, while you're psyching yourself up for some hoversword action, remember that games like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are making their exit. Time to get those last few monster hunts in, eh?
So, there you have it. Sword of the Sea looks to be a solid addition to the PS Plus Extra lineup, potentially offering a unique blend of exploration, combat, and sheer visual splendour. I'm cautiously optimistic, but honestly, a hoversword is a hard thing to argue with.
Tags: PS Plus, Sword of the Sea, Giant Squid, Indie Games, PlayStation
Original article: Game Rant