Songs from the Iron Sea

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Songs from the Iron Sea is a single player action game. It was developed by Bazaar Games and was released on September 22, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Immerse yourself in a contrasted emotional journey with delicate visuals! Songs from the Iron Sea is a poetic platformer set in a whimsical aquatic universe. Guided by a kind entity, embody a creature lost in a metal nightmare and escape the foreman's gaze to regain your freedom.

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a charming atmosphere, making it a visually appealing experience.
Gameplay is smooth and controls are easy to understand, providing a relaxing yet engaging experience.
It's a short but enjoyable adventure that offers a unique blend of platforming, puzzles, and stealth mechanics.

The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content.
There are some technical issues, including UI problems on certain platforms and occasional performance drops.
Lack of save options means players must complete the game in one sitting, which can be frustrating.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
33%
The gameplay is characterized by its smooth mechanics and charming ambiance, making it accessible and enjoyable for players of all skill levels. It features straightforward puzzles and innovative mechanics, such as using magnetic boxes for various tasks, although some users noted issues with the user interface that slightly detracted from the experience. Overall, the game successfully combines simplicity with engaging gameplay elements.
- “Such a fun, cute game with great mechanics and an incredible world and ambiance.”
- “They've achieved quite a lot with simple mechanics and minimalist controls.”
- “The gameplay is simple and should be easy enough for everyone.”
- “Some points lost on the UI, because half the menu is outside the viewport and there are no resolution options to fix that, but fortunately it didn't hamper my gameplay.”
- “Another mechanic of this game is picking up magnetic boxes and dropping them on switches or using them as moving cover.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful visuals and overall design, while others note that the color palette could be improved. Overall, the graphics are generally considered good and effectively contribute to the game's atmosphere and storytelling.
- “Beautiful game, amazing graphics.”
- “Chill little game with beautiful graphics.”
- “Graphics aren't great, especially in the color department, but they do the job.”
- “The graphics are pretty and the puzzles are not too hard.”
- “The graphics, atmosphere, audio, and overall design are fantastic.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
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The game's story is well-paced and visually engaging, with beautiful environments that suggest a rich narrative potential. Players appreciate the light yet engrossing storytelling, although exiting the game mid-story can lead to frustration, as it resets to the beginning upon return.
- “A very pretty game with interesting environments hinting at a world that could provide an interesting story for a larger game.”
- “Beautiful design and story.”
- “Loved the engrossing and light narrative and storytelling.”
- “But if you decide to exit in the middle of the story - and then return to the game, you will be disappointed, as the game will start from the very beginning.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The music in the game is praised for creating a mysterious atmosphere, with "ocean's lament" highlighted as a standout track featuring haunting melodies and poetic lyrics. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a thoughtful and emotionally resonant addition that enhances the gaming experience.
- “Music is great and builds up a mysterious ambience quite well.”
- “An interesting platformer in which the player controls a mermaid who must escape a factory guarded by a giant cube while collecting a song or verse along the way.”
- “This thoughtful and emotionally resonant album is a solid addition to any music lover's playlist.”
- “An interesting platformer (if you can call it that), in which the player controls a mermaid - must get out of the factory - which guards a giant cube and collect a song/verse along the way.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive underwater setting, complemented by rich graphics and a captivating audio design, including a deep and evocative soundtrack. Reviewers consistently highlight the game's ability to create a compelling and atmospheric experience that enhances the overall gameplay.
- “It's an atmospheric, underwater, puzzle-platforming, stealth, collect-a-thon.”
- “"Songs from the Iron Sea" is a deep, atmospheric album with rich, melancholy, and hope-infused sounds.”
- “The graphics, atmosphere, audio, and overall design are fantastic.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The album is praised for its thoughtful and emotionally resonant qualities, making it a valuable addition to any music lover's collection. However, the title may mislead listeners into expecting a more extensive narrative filled with poignant moments and humor.
- “This thoughtful and emotionally resonant album is a solid addition to any music lover's playlist.”
- “The title is slightly misleading as it suggests a long and storied adventure fraught with touching moments and perhaps a few jokes about mackerel.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
Overall, the game suffers from performance issues, particularly in the final stages, leading to unstable framerates. While the controls may require some adjustment, the primary concern is the need for further optimization to enhance gameplay stability.
- “The controls were a bit funky until I disconnected the second controller, and during the last part, there are some serious performance issues, but otherwise, nothing seriously wrong with it.”
- “The only downsides are how short it is, and it would need some optimization to keep the framerate stable.”
- “The controls were a bit funky until I disconnected the second controller, and during the last part, there are some serious performance issues.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its surreal and unexpected moments, such as the juxtaposition of stealth gameplay with the absurdity of singing an aria while evading detection. This quirky blend of elements adds a lighthearted touch, enhancing the overall experience despite not being a central focus.
- “This is not important in the slightest as it more or less just acts as an interact button for picking up the bits of poetry littering the sea floor, as though all the poets of the world have developed a grudge against the throats of sea turtles. It adds a bit of surreal humor when you’re in the middle of a stealth section and start belting out an aria while dashing from cover to cover like you’re Solid Snake as played by Pavarotti.”

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Songs from the Iron Sea is a action game.

Songs from the Iron Sea is available on PC and Windows.

Songs from the Iron Sea was released on September 22, 2022.

Songs from the Iron Sea was developed by Bazaar Games.

Songs from the Iron Sea has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

Songs from the Iron Sea is a single player game.

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