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Selfloss

Selfloss

Released: 9/5/2024

Selfloss is an emotional adventure game set in a Slavic-inspired whale-worshiping fantasy land. The old healer Kazimir makes an epic journey by boat and on foot in search of a ritual that can cure his soul wound. Meet memorable characters and use the light of your magic staff to fight Miasm - the mysterious affliction taking over the world. The Magical Staff Kazimir’s staff is central to the game’s mechanics and story, creating unique gameplay opportunities by controlling the staff both simultaneously and independently. Take on enemies spawned by the Miasma with the searing light of your staff. Find different ways to use your staff to solve puzzles and remove the stain of the Miasma from the world. Explore by Land and Sea Navigate the stunning world of Selfloss on foot or by boat. Use the power of Kazimir’s staff to power your small boat through treacherous waters and winding rivers. Explore to meet the various inhabitants of the world and bring a healers touch to ease their pain. Experience an Emotional Journey Enact the ritual of Selfloss, healing the wounds of those who have lost loved ones. A powerful and moving soundtrack by Arigto elevates the emotional impact of Kazimir’s journey. A Unique and Lore-Rich World Discover a sea-worshiping world with whale gods, inspired by the landscapes and tales of Iceland. Unearth Slavic-inspired myths brought to life through the stories you encounter on your travels. Features Weild the power of the magical staff - a tool that is central to the game’s mechanics and story. Control Kazimir and his staff simultaneously and independently to solve complex puzzles and overcome strategic and dynamic combat. Traverse on foot or by boat, discovering Slavic and Icelandic myths along the way as you help others overcome their hardships and grief. Explore a unique sea-worshiping world with whale gods, resembling the vast landscapes of Iceland. Experience an emotive and moving story as you journey to enact the Selfloss ritual as a healer suffering their own soul-wound.

Selfloss is an emotional adventure game set in a Slavic-inspired whale-worshiping fantasy land. The old healer Kazimir makes an epic journey by boat and on foot in search of a ritual that can cure his soul wound. Meet memorable characters and use the light of your magic staff to fight Miasm - the mysterious affliction taking over the world. The Magical Staff Kazimir’s staff is central to the game’s mechanics and story, creating unique gameplay opportunities by controlling the staff both simultaneously and independently. Take on enemies spawned by the Miasma with the searing light of your staff. Find different ways to use your staff to solve puzzles and remove the stain of the Miasma from the world. Explore by Land and Sea Navigate the stunning world of Selfloss on foot or by boat. Use the power of Kazimir’s staff to power your small boat through treacherous waters and winding rivers. Explore to meet the various inhabitants of the world and bring a healers touch to ease their pain. Experience an Emotional Journey Enact the ritual of Selfloss, healing the wounds of those who have lost loved ones. A powerful and moving soundtrack by Arigto elevates the emotional impact of Kazimir’s journey. A Unique and Lore-Rich World Discover a sea-worshiping world with whale gods, inspired by the landscapes and tales of Iceland. Unearth Slavic-inspired myths brought to life through the stories you encounter on your travels. Features Weild the power of the magical staff - a tool that is central to the game’s mechanics and story. Control Kazimir and his staff simultaneously and independently to solve complex puzzles and overcome strategic and dynamic combat. Traverse on foot or by boat, discovering Slavic and Icelandic myths along the way as you help others overcome their hardships and grief. Explore a unique sea-worshiping world with whale gods, resembling the vast landscapes of Iceland. Experience an emotive and moving story as you journey to enact the Selfloss ritual as a healer suffering their own soul-wound.

Selfloss is an emotional adventure game set in a Slavic-inspired whale-worshiping fantasy land. The old healer Kazimir makes an epic journey by boat and on foot in search of a ritual that can cure his soul wound. Meet memorable characters and use the light of your magic staff to fight Miasm - the mysterious affliction taking over the world. The Magical Staff Kazimir’s staff is central to the game’s mechanics and story, creating unique gameplay opportunities by controlling the staff both simultaneously and independently. Take on enemies spawned by the Miasma with the searing light of your staff. Find different ways to use your staff to solve puzzles and remove the stain of the Miasma from the world. Explore by Land and Sea Navigate the stunning world of Selfloss on foot or by boat. Use the power of Kazimir’s staff to power your small boat through treacherous waters and winding rivers. Explore to meet the various inhabitants of the world and bring a healers touch to ease their pain. Experience an Emotional Journey Enact the ritual of Selfloss, healing the wounds of those who have lost loved ones. A powerful and moving soundtrack by Arigto elevates the emotional impact of Kazimir’s journey. A Unique and Lore-Rich World Discover a sea-worshiping world with whale gods, inspired by the landscapes and tales of Iceland. Unearth Slavic-inspired myths brought to life through the stories you encounter on your travels. Features Weild the power of the magical staff - a tool that is central to the game’s mechanics and story. Control Kazimir and his staff simultaneously and independently to solve complex puzzles and overcome strategic and dynamic combat. Traverse on foot or by boat, discovering Slavic and Icelandic myths along the way as you help others overcome their hardships and grief. Explore a unique sea-worshiping world with whale gods, resembling the vast landscapes of Iceland. Experience an emotive and moving story as you journey to enact the Selfloss ritual as a healer suffering their own soul-wound.

Critics
71
Steam
78

Score Breakdown

71.1

Critic Average

12 reviews

78

Steam User Score

276 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-7.2
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-7.2

Average of both sources

Review Timing

11 launch window (92%)1 late (8%)