Still, it’s a shame that the gameplay rarely develops and hardly manages to achieve much more than the mildly interesting. After all, this is one of those games that prioritize the overall experience – the blend of story, gameplay, and audiovisual direction – rather than the moment-to-moment mechanics. The gameplay is likely the weakest aspect of Sea of Solitude – and in a way, that’s inevitable. Sea of Solitude’s story and gameplay are deeply intertwined with each other, such that it’s tough to discuss one separate from the other. The story and the writing might come off as heavy-handed in some cases – for example, a few sections feature shadowy children who represent Kay’s insecurities by following her around and shouting the same five insults at her ad nauseum – but overall, the story eloquently develops its serious themes to get the player invested in Kay’s journey to emotional maturity. Most people will likely have experienced something similar to the plot – they’ll be able to relate to the game’s themes of dysfunctional family dynamics, mental health, and the inherent desire to try and “fix” everything we see. The story has an admirable way of being crafted such that it is highly specific, and yet also relatable for a wide audience. The narrative is one of Sea of Solitude’s main priorities, and in large part, it succeeds. As Kay realizes this, she sets out on a journey across this vast sea to help return each monster to its natural state and, hopefully, restore her fractured family in the process. It’s soon revealed that these monsters aren’t quite as beastly as they may seem: they’re Key’s family members, each of them suffering from personal struggles that make them take on these monstrous forms. However, she isn’t entirely alone: she is also stalked by massive, symbolic creatures out on the open waves. Sea of Solitude follows a shadowy young woman named Kay, who is stranded in a boat in the middle of a wide ocean.
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