Sun and Sea
Sing, O Muse, of the curiosity of Icarus…
You are Icarus. You fly too close to the sun or the sea: this cannot change. But your tragedy need not come to pass. Travel into the blinding light of the skies or the boundless dark of the seas, interact with fantasies and figures of myth, and make decisions that can alter your fate. With dialogue and narrative options as well as four possible endings, explore the story of Icarus — in new light and darkness.
Made for Cal Women in Gaming's first game jam, under the theme 'Light and Darkness.'
© 2021.
Writing, art, and music by Anne Zhang (@mothley, @rejectedtedtalk)
Writing, sound, and QA by Grace Yang (@felicerity)
Programming and writing by Isa Mari De Leon (@orkidian)
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An elegant rendition of the tale of Icarus! I enjoyed Sun and Sea so much that I kept playing until I reached all four endings. The writing was incredibly immersive, and the sound effects + music added a delightful "auditory texture" to the whole experience. I was also impressed by how both the writing and graphics echoed the style of ancient Greek arts (i.e. Homeric epics and black figure pottery). A great game overall!
As a fan of mythology, I enjoyed playing it. I just wish it was longer.