Call of the Sea | Indie Feature

[@peeledapples4176]

Super happy Jesse’s doing these videos. It’s like back in the day , when TB used to bring attention to all these hidden indie gems.

[@TheBolondron]

Maybe the show should be called WTF Is and continue TB's legacy that way.

[@leovaeg]

@@TheBolondron you and I both know that Jesse wouldn't do that, TB's legacy is just that - HIS LEGACY Jesse has his own, and its also really fucking cool :)

[@sassyviking6003]

@@leovaeg agreed. It is good to pay homage to and respect TB, rest his soul. But taking on the title of one of his most famous and popular series exactly for your own work is not the way to do it.

[@step7814]

@@leovaeg Jesse could continue TB's idea, nobody is suggesting Jesse to "steal" TB's old show. What's wrong with the idea? I see no problem with continuing the idea of creating professional insightful comprehensive reviews of games. Give it a different name that would fit Jesse perfectly. Like Jesse's reviews or Cox's watch.

[@alicaljungberg3742]

I agree. I have still not been able to find any good replacement for WTF is. Damn, I miss TB so much.

[@alfredkabatay656]

"Indie Game Show without a Name" is a pretty good name for a Indie Game Show.

[@JCGver]

I'm still partial to "Indiecent with Cox"

[@leejeromejardinejohnson8431]

There's always a voice calling me to the sea. But whenever i arrive, bloody Cathulu AGAIN. Never any busty shipgirls.

[@Ektalon]

I think he’s sweet on you . . .

[@leejeromejardinejohnson8431]

@@Ektalon 👀👀👀..........

[@jamesbiggs8397]

Is this an Azur Lane reference?

[@leejeromejardinejohnson8431]

@@jamesbiggs8397 you won't catch me in 4k sir. *deleting from app store*

[@Uldihaa]

I think by opening the game with "Yeah, Cosmic Horror incoming", they did a good job of 'priming the pump', so to speak. They set your expectations and let your own anticipation and ingrained anxiety about the genre do the work of maintaining the tension. By using player's genre savvy, all they needed to do to keep the tension was little reminders that it was Cosmic Horror. Norah's upbeat attitude and general cheerfulness seems to be a perfect contrast. I need to play this.

[@gabrieleomaggio1461]

I gotta admit, I got a bit teary-eyed seeing comments reminding me of TB. I hope this series goes on, it brings back so many good memories, and also your style is very different from TBs, so it's good seeing you doing your own thing. Much love, Jesse

[@pingley3387]

Time for some Indie-cent Exposure

[@tearenn3046]

What I love most about this game is the amount of references it has to Lovecraft's works without ever being too open about it

[@EdyGlockenspiel]

Wish you still did LPs often like back in the day. This is 1 BILLION% a Jesse game. Love listening to you ramble on and go crazy of bits and pieces of lore, the game looks beautiful. I'm glad you had such a great time with it.

[@sassyviking6003]

You and me both. I get why he moved it all to twitch, it is a more finacially stable platform for playing games. But it is so much less viewer friendly than youtube and for all googles's faults, amazon is worse. I will never support anything twitch or amazon related. I just wish he would make a vods channel as so many streamers do. One whose metrics he is not financially dependent upon so his youtube viewers can watch too.

[@irgyn]

@@sassyviking6003 uploading vods wouldn't do much for Jesse's streams, except the few and far between streams like the Rusty Lake games, it's mostly "let's chill and play some FFXIV" and Sunfall Cycle. he didn't play this game on stream for example, so that story driven let's play feeling most of us love about him isn't there :/

[@wobblysauce]

Twitch is a different demographic.

[@sassyviking6003]

Yes he mostly does the final fantasy mmo, but he does some other stuff. Like when he played chivalry 2, or when he plays total war warhammer, or recently I poked my head in to see what he ever did and he was playing nier and it was juat like one of his old let's plays. There is stuff he could upload here of value from there.

[@highasduck5282]

if he did an lp of this i would be so happy, but if he isn't happy doing it then that's okay. i hope he's happy doing what he's doing.

[@sly2076]

Total Biscuit would be proud of these reviews Jesse 🎩

[@PythosianMan]

Great review, Jesse, love this series. Thank you for this. And moreover, thank you for the wonderful homage sign off; thank you for keeping the memory alive

[@jonasitec]

Maaan this took me back. Been watching you since the TGS podcast times but sadly i don't really have time to watch streams or long seiers/vids. But this? This is perfect! always found your opinions interesting and entertaining. I would absolutely love to see more. Take care!

[@danmorris8714]

Found this on Xbox Game Pass a couple months ago, watched the trailer and downloaded it immediately. Then I spent 6 hours playing through it and loving every minute of it.

[@MikeIsNexciting]

Love the artstyle for this game, it looks awesome. Another great indie review, Mr. Cox!

[@cloaktomatch]

My sister and I played this!! Its so pretty but omg the twist was completely not expected.

[@cloaktomatch]

a little bit of a caution though, my sister has a huge phobia of underwater creatures and this game definitely had those. so be warned if you have the same thing. still recommend this though!!

[@Flashjackmak]

"And then... Tentacles and screaming." A beautiful way of summarising Cthulhu stories, awesome work Jesse! EDIT: The idea of a Lovecraftian story which approaches cosmic phenomena with wonder instead of dread sounds very fresh and interesting! I think that perspective shift offers a lot of interesting routes for Lovecraftian stories to take.

[@paleocomburo]

Interesting for people who have the subscription (like me), this game is on Xbox Game Pass for PC. And reading comments below, it also seems to be available on Xbox Game Pass (for Xbox).

[@Magmafrost13]

Jesse being bitter about Lost gives me the good flashbacks to his Far Cry 3 playthrough

[@nuggetsandclide]

Rlly like this series, always used TGS/Cooptional podcasts and WTF is to keep up with indie titles. Glad you're highlighting indies again, super interesting ✌🏼

[@peewypeabody4284]

That game looks just like what I would love to play! Lots of atmosphere and adventuring without forcing you in the action-shooter genre.

[@danielmarco7777]

Absolutely love this video format Jesse, been wanting something like this!

[@WiseThrush]

Another great one. I was a little worried it might reveal too much, but you kept it tight. And I appreciate the clear presentation of likes and dislikes. Though I'm very curious what kind of puzzle required research for you, but not for other people.

[@novadselir1068]

I'm not typically a fan of Mystery and Puzzle games, but I can't lie this game legitimately surprised me especially that ending.

[@magnus5986]

High quality video Jesse! Keep it up!

[@PantheraWings]

This game has been sat on my wishlist for a while now while i've been indecisive, consider me sold after this though. If it's a Jesse game it's definitely a me game, good to know! I loved Jesse describing why he found some of the puzzles hard, we've all seen SGS, we know how it goes with you guys and puzzles (and godammit we love you for it)

[@rachaelversaw]

I love the style of this game! And puzzles?! I need it

[@Blessthisacidhouse]

Yo this game legit looks gorgeous

[@MrVovansim]

Heavy Myst vibes. Love it.

[@Scrofar]

Jesse has p much been my go-to reccomendor for indie games, thank you always for your hard work, man

[@flamefalconz]

This is a Jesse game all and through

[@drewskimcg2822]

Yessss, need more indie reviews!

[@ryanmcfarland1900]

I loved this review. I'll watch every one of these type videos you do.

[@enamis1]

loving these vids, keep em up

[@GothikHorror]

Thanks for doing these, just added the game to my wishlist.

[@iuel42]

Great review Jesse. I must say I wish you did a playthrough/let's play of this, it's exactly the kind of game I LOVE to watch you play more than anyone else. Other than David Cage style games, that is.

[@gitogal]

would love to a see a full play through

[@Pabzooloo]

These are some quality videos you're making nowadays Jesse, and it really suits your way of explaining things like story and gameplay through your experience. If you haven't, you should totally check out this game called Hylics 2 that came out last year and I'm totally not just saying that because I have my own video on it but-

[@Ektrix]

I love if Jesse checked out crosscode it's such a good game and more ppl need to play it

[@Kaleidoscope2412]

Loving these reviews, keep them coming!

[@wmasque]

How, Jesse? I decide to bide my time awaiting SGS RE8 by re-watching SGS Call of Cthulhu, and you release this!

[@UnsentBigby]

I really like this series, It feels like a homage to TB and do i live for it. Keep it up Jesse. Loving Indie Review

[@JustANerd1]

Another interesting video. I really love this new series ❤️❤️ All the more love and awareness to the wonderful indie games of the world 😊

[@wiiseeyou]

You could call it IGNN (Indie Game No Name)

[@theincrediblemr.b413]

Great review dude. I just finished the game and everything you said is exactly how I felt. The puzzles were a bit difficult, but not too hard and the challenge was very satisfying once you beat it.

[@joshuejimenez2275]

i love this video jesse.

[@Kaitlyn-rf9kj]

I know it's still early but Jesse how soon is SGS playing Resident Evil: Village? It might be uploaded as I'm posting this, idk. But I'm really excited!

[@TheLordnerdious]

If we’re getting a play through of this, I wouldn’t mind

[@fruustles]

the only negatives i have 6 hrs in this game is the controls are a bit floaty and the puzzles are a bit easy.

[@Kisakisaable]

The vibe of this game would make me spook myself despite there not being one single thing to scare me. I HATE horror games but this is just a masterpiece. The whole atmosphere made it so I just couldn't play it alone but I had this nagging need to know more. And by god do I love how it looks.

[@Krellyan]

I was expecting a "MYSTerious" pun in there somewhere, but seeing as there was none, I had to take matters into my own hands.

[@GhostedJackal]

Jesse should take a page out of your book.

[@heavyweaponsbird]

the boys are probably recording Village rn. LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooo

[@firenter]

I'm gonna keep an eye on this one, I need more puzzle adventures in my life

[@mickmast8901]

What an intriguing game. I hadn't heard of it until now

[@elasmar1337]

is there a twitch playthrough that jesse did or is games he reviews in this series done solo? seems like it would of been a fun lets play to watch

[@roseandjill]

He streamed Rusty Lake because he needed to re-capture footage to use. Other than that, the games he has reviewed in this series he has played on his own time.

[@hypolyxa7207]

You forgot the options menu. :( Great review, Jesse!

[@littlemissevel3607]

Wow this does sound right up my alley. I LOVE scary themes but i don't love being scared*. And i LOVE puzzle games. And the being stuck so doing a search and finding people saying the puzzles are too easy? I - have - been - there! I wouldn't worry about it Jesse, i'm pretty sure there are people who would write that no matter what. In some cases i wouldn't be suprised if they hadn't even played it... *I played Astroneer (a game with no violence)... while listening to a Cthulhu podcast and it really messed with my head...

[@Tehed82]

A series needs a name.

[@MrsMoogleUK]

Loved this game, played it in full on both mine and my husbands profile within 12 hours. Think I may play through it again actually soon :)

[@thecaryou]

I really though we would have got a play through of this one, it looked like a Jesse game.

[@melissaguild1859]

Love checking out indie games!

[@Kalibby22]

wishlisted this immediately after listening to your review! Thanks Jesse!

[@Sonicron86]

Hadn't even heard of this game, but it looks like a must-play for me. Really good review, Jesse - thanks! I'll gladly stay tuned for more. :)

[@Ranakel]

At 0:36 you say you know at this time this was going to be a Jesse game, but let's not fool ourselves. It was at this moment AND when you knew there'd be no sharks that you did

[@thechevyferrari9559]

Huh. Cosmic Horror minus Horror. This game looks purty too.

[@NayaVoras]

I'm loving this new series

[@JoriDiculous]

"A indie game show that still doesn't have a name", is a very good name of a indie game show. Then leave me with the seagulls And smile your sweetest smile Kiss you like the salt and earth and breeze Drop silver on your forehead And wave my last goodbye All you do is take me to the sea

[@janlaan9602]

I love this format!

[@wafflesthevilwarrior]

Damn this game looks gorgeous

[@ThreeLetterChop]

This is aaaamaaazing. I ca't wait to play it!

[@ajthomas112000]

Anna Jones, the Indie review show.

[@DanuelNuel]

I always like any real content of you mr Cox!

[@MRDLT00]

9:36 Jesse, we both know I'm always going to die alone. :')

[@alfighter27]

just played this and thought of you Jesse. Really dug it!

[@pizzano23]

That handprint puzzle was a hassle for me too. The walking from top to bottom made me want to put the controller down. Also the puzzle with the four large murals was impossible, I ended up googling the answer. Still really enjoyed the game.

[@sujimayne]

Puzzles are really standard in terms of difficulty. They either rely on you piecing together all clues or trying it once to see how it works, sometimes both. You know that all clues to the puzzle are in your journal, so whatever you see in your journal is the only thing you need to solve it and if there's empty space you know you're missing a clue, which means you just need to look around some more. The only puzzle where your journal isn't everything you need is the final part of the final puzzle, but that's okay since she literally says out loud what you need to do and pans the camera to where you need to look. And murals are very simple, once you realize that what it says in the journal and on several notes is literally what's happening. I think what happens is that when people try to finish this game in one go they get fatigued and then consider puzzles too hard, instead of taking a break and trying later or tomorrow. Happened to me at the symbol combination puzzle with four murals, at first I thought "so this is what people mean about some puzzles being too hard or obtuse?", I didn't even bother trying it as I was tired and just went to sleep. I woke up the next day and immediately realized what I needed to do, since I wasn't tired while trying to play the game past midnight and finish it in one sitting.

[@mirusasaki]

A new IN-Jesse (indie) game review!

[@stevebutters306]

Would love to see Jesse LP this.

[@lurtz8656]

Idk what version of Jesse X.0 we're on but I like it and I think it's my favorite.

[@majorleaguezombie796]

Hey Jesse Cox! love your videos! i was wondering what you'll be doing next. if you don't know a game you want to play next, i'd Highly recommend a Scary Game Squad let's play of At Dead of Night! it's a creepy as hell first person click and movie murder mystery game, with good jumpscares, decent mysteries, and graphic and scary moments! you and the crew would love it! it'd be just like Layers of Fear all over again!

[@ezboredomcure]

Sssooooo when can we expect a scary game squad series of resident evil village?

[@PerpetuallyTiredMusician]

Just... "The Review" or "The Review Show" or "Another Game". Sometime keeping it simple leaves the most doors open. Stay safe.

[@austinfarley4971]

Woohoo!!! I love these! Let's watch. Also Jesse is a very beautiful man!

[@torylva]

It does remind me a bit of Myst Also. Jesse Please review/play The Longest Journey!

[@ryanmcleish1498]

Is this more of a scary game or a puzzle game jesse

[@permeus2nd]

2:29 jesse is like girl you need to go HOME! im like but what if she is going home? if thats happens to actually be the twist ending sorry, ive not played this game or even heard of it before this video, im just guessing how ied have the ending be an interesting twist.

[@fumblztv8979]

Anybody who knows Jesse's playstyle knows that puzzles give him a hard time. Glad to see he still enjoyed this game despite the occasional hiccup.

[@moonmist4979]

It makes me think of Riven and Myst

[@MrSteelface96]

''The virgINDIEty show'' -a game show where Mr Cox reviews indie stuff he never tried before''

[@mr.johnson8974]

How about: Unbox with Cox?

[@Mythriak_]

I hate that you are not letsplaying this here, Jesse!!!

[@Krendar]

Do you actually have a pith helmet, like mine?! Or was that photoshopped in? XD

[@polar_boi7823]

Funny thing is, I recently started watching lost lol

[@aule10]

more of this jesse.

[@Guydude777]

Rad review!

[@Kabissz]

Love this series

[@dattebenforcer]

No sharks?

[@Guzzlerinos]

miss the let's play jesse days.

[@nicknevco215]

seems like the longest journey but short

[@hexxidelux6224]

Great video Can we have more Turnip Boy, pretty please? Pretty please with a cherry on top?

[@loglog7]

It looks very Myst.

[@cameronjames3499]

Pulp Cthulhu Represent!

[@zipzeolocke2]

indie game education hour or something simple like indie time with Jesse indie game of the week ( or month or however frequently you wish for the series to be) What the Indie? Let me tell you about this indie game try anything