Whenever the Quantum Astrophysicists Guild pop up onto the gaming stores, we pay attention. Past history proves that they know a thing or two about gaming, having previously released the likes of The Bridge and Tumblestone. This time the QAG team have joined forces with the one person development team at Festive Vector to ensure that Sail Forth docks safely on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC.
Available to purchase and download right now on all the formats, Sail Forth comes with a £16.74 price tag attached. Pay up that cash and you’ll find the opportunity to take in a quirky, breathtaking sailing adventure.
A game in which you’ll awaken upon the remains of yer shipwreck with no memories n’ direction, you’ll be tasked to tie together the remains of yer vessel to craft a makeshift sailboat n’ seek answers across the Deepblue, embarking on a weighty quest where yer world’s fate hangs in the balance. Master accessible, semi-realistic wind sailin’ physics to navigate a wide, expansive ocean littered with six distinct island biomes.
Discover uncharted regions like the ice-filled Frigid Sea, ancient stone structures in the Green Ruins, or impenetrable treelines of Pine Peaks. Scan the coastlines fer upgrade materials, landlubber recruits, skulking Skull Clan bases, ability-locked containers (or contain’arrs?), among tons of other seafarin’ activities. When yer treasure hoard runs dry, take on more than 30 side quests or challenge other swabs to a variety of mini games includin’ boat racin’, target shootin’, card gamin’, fishin’ contests, or photo collectin’.
S’not all fun ‘n games though, matey, as ye transform yer frail dingy into a fearsome fleet with over 40 weapons, 20 ships, plus eight types of stat alterin’ crewmates to choose from. Befriend somber sailors or accept the apologies of remorseful renegades post sea skirmish to expand the crew into a full fleet of ships, formin’ various attack or navigation strategies. Bring together the denizens of this here shimmerin’ turquoise world to save the planet from seven deep sea baddies corrupted by a mysterious substance known, arr… The Deadrock.
“Holiday cheer has sailed to the high seas and brought the gift of Sail Forth!!” said Michelle Lega, Producer, Quantum Astrophysicists Guild, “We are also stoked to reveal two new modes to expand accessibility, Auto Sail and Free Sail. Auto Sail mode provides easier navigation for struggling sailors and Free Sail mode only offers the company of the open ocean and endless horizon. We appreciate everyone’s patience this past year as we worked hard to ensure this adventure will be enjoyed by both realistic sailing fans and casual captains. Thank you all!”
Key features include:
Explore the Deepblue!
• Put the wind to your back and cast out into High Adventure over a vast ocean spanning dozens of eccentric regions.
• Discover countless isles bursting with their own flora, fauna, friendly folk, and fearsome foes.
• Playfully pursue a pod of curious dolphins, admire the beauty of the sun sinking into an icy horizon, or run down a clutch of cowardly criminals only to accept their apologies to the tune of wild cannonry.
Command a Sailing Fleet!
• Build and manage a custom cadre of specialized vessels to match any personality and play style.
• Buy, equip, upgrade, and modify your ships’ armaments to face off against the toughest privateers this side of the Eclipside.
• Crack open giant clams and loot lonely shipwrecks to fill your fleet’s treasure hoard and keep your crew in shipshape.
Fathom a Mystery!
• Join forces with the myriad inhabitants of this watery world to uncover a terrible secret buried in the depths of the Deepblue.
• Reel in a big one with the salty Anglerwranglers, learn the secret spyspeak of the Croaker Command Corps, save the sea life of the Moontiders, capture picturesque memories with a mysterious “camera” device, and much more.
• Inspire the finefolk from all over to work as one world-spanning crew to save the seas and the planet.
Sail Forth into Adventure!
• Tack and jibe and heave and cut with a sail and wind system designed with enough attention to realistic sailing physics to excite naval enthusiasts while also remaining deeply accessible to anyone and everyone.
• Sail through stormy swells and serene sunsets in a dynamic and breathtaking day-night weather system.
• Bask in the beauty of the benevolent ocean waters in Free Sail mode where the only goal is the ever-moving horizon.
Sail Forth is available right now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S (Xbox Store is here for you), Nintendo Switch, Playstation 5, PlayStation 4,PC, Mac, and Linux via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Humble Bundle.
Keep an eye out for our review.
Game Description:
The Deepblue calls with the bellow of High Adventure! Sail Forth!
