Gaming enthusiasts looking for an adventure-filled experience with unique puzzles and captivating graphics should check out Isles of Sea and Sky. This game is perfect for players who love exploration-based puzzles and creative twists on classic game styles.
As you navigate through the game, you’ll discover an oceanic world filled with magical islands, each offering classic sokoban puzzles to solve. As you progress through the game, you’ll unlock new powers that allow you to manipulate boxes and blocks in different ways. These powers can help you solve older puzzles or access new areas that were previously inaccessible. For example, you may gain the ability to summon a whirlwind person that can be pushed by wind or throw you in certain directions to help you bypass obstacles.
Isles of Sea and Sky boasts a colorful world that transports players back to the days of Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Color games. Each region has its own palette of colors, while the soundtrack and sound effects bring back memories of that era with simple noises to signal game events and repeated effects for things like explosions.
Early reviews have praised Isles of Sea and Sky for its brain-scratching block-pushing puzzles, which offer a side of exploration and no combat. Some have even compared it to classic Zelda games like Link’s Awakening, but with a focus on puzzle-solving rather than combat.
If you’re interested in trying out Isles of Sea and Sky, it’s available on itch, Steam, as well as the website islesofseaandsky.com. Stay updated with the latest stories and deals chosen by the PC Gamer team.
