- First release
- Sep 28, 2023
- Engine
- Falcom Developer Kit
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG), Adventure · Action, Fantasy
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
This journey takes place in the northern islands collectively known as Obelia Gulf. In this harsh land, the young adventurer, Adol Christin, encounters the Normans, a seafaring tribe, and is quickly drawn into the conflict between them, the townsfolk of Obelia Gulf, and the Griegr, undying monsters with mysterious agenda. Partnering up with the Norman warrior, Karja, Adol must take to the waters of Obelia Gulf, navigating vast stretches of ocean, consulting maritime maps, and even getting into naval battles with enemy ships.Read more
This journey takes place in the northern islands collectively known as Obelia Gulf. In this harsh land, the young adventurer, Adol Christin, encounters the Normans, a seafaring tribe, and is quickly drawn into the conflict between them, the townsfolk of Obelia Gulf, and the Griegr, undying monsters with mysterious agenda. Partnering up with the Norman warrior, Karja, Adol must take to the waters of Obelia Gulf, navigating vast stretches of ocean, consulting maritime maps, and even getting into naval battles with enemy ships.
- Release dates
- PlayStation 4
- Sep 28, 2023
- Nintendo Switch
- Sep 28, 2023
- PlayStation 5
- Sep 28, 2023
All 8 release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Mar 14, 2024
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Oct 25, 2024
- PlayStation 4
- Oct 25, 2024
- Nintendo Switch
- Oct 25, 2024
- PlayStation 5
- Oct 25, 2024
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main + Extras
- 70h
- Game modes
- Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
- Perspective
- Third person
- Where to buy
- External links
- Official site (opens in a new tab)Fandom (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- anime, jrpg
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 78
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 70h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Mostly Positive, 891 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Local co-opSteam · 16 Oct
- Shared or split screenSteam · 16 Oct
- Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct
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How it plays
From Steam
- JRPG
- Action RPG
- Exploration
- Hack and Slash
- Sailing
- Action-Adventure
- Female Protagonist
- RPG
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Accessibility features
Developer lists on Steam:
Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026Gameplay
- Adjustable difficulty, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Save anytime, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Audio
- Custom volume controls, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Stereo sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- Françaisinterface, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 31 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
- PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 controller support
- HDR available
- Steam Remote Play on TV
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Playable · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Media
Screenshots
Videos
Community
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Behind the game
Credits
Voice cast
- Yūki Kaji — Adol Christin
- Kana Asumi
- Kenta Miyake
- Lynn
- Shigeru Chiba
- Shion Wakayama
- Wataru Hatano
- Yoshino Aoyama
- Yūsuke Kobayashi
- Yūya Hirose
Credits from Wikidata (opens in a new tab) (CC0) · checked
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