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Call of the Sea is a brilliant game and a mighty impressive debut for Out of the Blue. It really shines on Xbox Series X and the extra power of the console is put to good use. Anyone who enjoys a good narrative adventure and solving puzzles should make sure they check it out. It’s also worth noting that the title is available on Xbox Game Pass so if you subscribe then you’ve really got no excuse not to give it a go. Highly recommended.

Blasphemous isn’t overly complicated with it’s gameplay, and puts it’s focus (wisely) into it’s core. Quality seeps from every disgusting, nightmarish crack as you trudge through, atoning for The Penitent One’s sins. I can’t stress how striking from an artist’s standpoint every aspect of this game is. It’s not a walk in the park by any means either–this is a difficult game, fitting perfectly with the theme. You will stumble and fail on your journey, but you will keep coming back for more. You’ll need more than faith, Penitent One. Have some luck too. You’ll need it.

If you enjoyed the first episode of Blues and Bullets you’re going to enjoy this one too. The story has me intrigued and I look forward to seeing how it plays out. Hopefully the developers won’t leave us waiting quite so long between the final three episodes of the season.

Overall I was pleasantly surprised by the first episode of Blues and Bullets. It was a promising first episode that left me looking forward to episode two. However going forward I’m hoping for some tougher difficulty, lengthier episodes and a bit more to do. Crime and adventure fans should consider picking this up.