Sea of Roses

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Sea of Roses is a single player action game. It was developed by Crescent Tea Studios and was released on June 28, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

story16 positive mentions

The game features beautiful hand-drawn art and a unique art style that enhances the storytelling experience.
It effectively tackles deep subjects like toxic relationships, providing a meaningful narrative that resonates with players.
The choices you make throughout the game significantly impact the story and endings, encouraging multiple playthroughs.

Some players found the game not engaging enough for repeated playthroughs despite its multiple endings.
The music can be too loud at times, which detracts from the overall experience.
Certain character sprites lack expression and animation, making them feel lifeless compared to the main character.

story
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The game features a beautifully crafted interactive story that transports players into a magical world, where their choices significantly impact the narrative and endings. With a focus on deep subject matter and engaging dialogue, the story is both meaningful and enchanting, complemented by charming graphics and animations. Despite its short length, the game captivates players, making it a highly recommended experience for those who appreciate story-driven gameplay.
- “A really awesome story-driven game with simple to learn play mechanics and which touches important and deep subjects.”
- “I won't spoil too much, but the way the whole story links together is beautiful and this is one of the only visual novels I've played to completion and not lost my voice, because I was so enthralled in the story and excited to see more of it.”
- “I honestly don't want to talk about the story, not because it's bad, it's a sweet little story.”
- “Story: Marion is transported to another world, not remembering her life before.”
- “Your choices in the story influence the end (does she see the problem with Anders? Does she return to her world?), you will have to play to find out.”
graphics
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The game's graphics are praised for their unique art style, clean and simple animations, and vibrant colors, which enhance the storytelling and create an engaging atmosphere. The visuals, combined with a meaningful narrative and clever dialogue, contribute to a delightful experience in the beautifully crafted world of "Sea of Roses." Overall, the graphics are a standout feature that complements the game's positive messaging and emotional depth.
- “The animations and graphics are super clean, cute, and simple, adding to an already stellar story, an ambience that makes the story come even more to life.”
- “The world of Sea of Roses is just as beautiful as the interactions between the characters: graphics and soundtrack together with the witty and clever dialogues make a trip to this world a very enjoyable one.”
- “I loved the game, and also the only game I completed every achievement. It's a short game, with really gorgeous art style and colors, along with a meaningful story!”
music
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The music in the game is praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, complementing the lovely art and engaging dialogues. However, some users express a desire for adjustable volume settings, noting that the music can occasionally be too loud.
- “The art is lovely and so is the music.”
- “The world of Sea of Roses is just as beautiful as the interactions between the characters: graphics and soundtrack together with the witty and clever dialogues make a trip to this world a very enjoyable one.”
- “I wish there was a way to adjust the music volume.”
- “Only bad aspect: the music is sometimes too loud.”
emotional
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Players frequently describe the game as an emotional experience that can evoke strong feelings, with many noting moments that brought them to tears. The narrative is praised for its heartfelt storytelling and impactful messages, making it an emotional roller coaster that resonates deeply with players.
- “This sentence made me cry; I needed to read it.”
- “I absolutely adore this game. I love it so much; it's so heartfelt. It's definitely an emotional roller coaster with a very strong message.”
- “It's emotional and interesting.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by simple, easy-to-learn mechanics that enhance the story-driven experience, with the journal serving as a particularly inspired element. Players appreciate how the game effectively addresses important and deep subjects while maintaining engaging gameplay.
- “The journal was an inspired bit of game mechanics.”
- “A really awesome story-driven game with simple-to-learn play mechanics that touch on important and deep subjects.”