SeaBed
SeaBed is a yuri-themed mystery visual novel told through the perspectives of three separate characters: Mizuno Sachiko, a designer plagued by hallucinations of her past lover; Narasaki Hibiki, Sachiko's…
SeaBed is an indie developed by Paleontology, released 25 January 2016 on Nintendo Switch and PC (Microsoft Windows). The main story takes about 18 hrs to finish.
What SeaBed is
SeaBed is an indie game developed by Paleontology and released in 2016. It was published by Fruitbat Factory. It is available on Nintendo Switch and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unity.
The premise, in the publisher's words
I saw a ghost in the living room. But as I was already used to the phenomenon, I did not let it interfere with the preparation of my evening meal. The ghost ate my fried egg and commended its taste. As I listened to her talk, my memories drifted back to the days we were still together. Back when we were in school, she asked me what was necessary for the two of us to be together. A small workplace that we could make a living from without relying on anyone. A silent apartment where we would have the freedom to do what our hearts desired. I told her that. In the late eighties – during the economic boom – the small design company we founded was doing surprisingly well. We visited all the places…
How it plays
It is played from a text perspective. Its themes are mystery. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. There are 14 achievements to unlock.
How it was received
SeaBed holds a critic score of 60 out of 100. That places it above 13% of the 5,098 rated indie games in our database, which average 72. Games released in 2016 averaged 68, so it scored 8 points below the year average.
How long it takes, and what that costs
The main story runs about 18 hrs.
What you need to run it
The minimum specification calls for Intel Pentium 2.0GHz or higher and 2 GB RAM. At 2GB of RAM, it will run on essentially any working PC — that is below what a budget laptop ships with today.
What it launched against
SeaBed launched on 25 January 2016, within three weeks of The Witness, Firewatch, XCOM 2 and Yakuza Kiwami. All of them reviewed better. It was a Nintendo Switch launch-window title.
Released around the same time: The Witness, Firewatch, XCOM 2, Yakuza Kiwami.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
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