Fortunately, there is one truly excellent PlayStation Plus masterpiece that is the perfect length for those looking for a quick new adventure to sink their teeth into before jumping headfirst into the truly enormous Grand Theft Auto 6. This PS Plus title is a critically acclaimed game for very good reason; its stunning visuals, compelling narrative, and sweeping scale all offer an experience unlike anything you've played before. If you're short on short games to play before GTA 6, then this is absolutely the one for you.
Sword of the Sea from developer Giant Squid is a truly one-of-a-kind experience that feels like the ultimate precursor to the chaotic and extremely long Grand Theft Auto 6. It offers a non-violent experience designed around navigating serene environments at blistering speeds while being whisked away on a meditative journey through a fascinating and richly detailed world. Of course, this sounds like the antithesis of the visceral carnage of Grand Theft Auto, but that is ultimately what makes Sword of the Sea the ideal game to play before hopping into GTA 6.
While everyone is finally preloading Grand Theft Auto 6 now, Sword of the Sea is not a particularly large game, nor is it a long one. Indeed, until GTA 6's release date, one could easily play and even platinum Sword of the Sea should they wish to. In order to beat the game's main story, without doing any of the optional time trials or side content, it would take you just three hours. Including the side content, it's only four, and to complete absolutely everything the game has to offer, it's just shy of 10.
However, within these handful of hours, you'll be treated to a gorgeous experience that truly transports you to another world, one shaped by your actions quite literally. Giant Squid, the developer behind Sword of the Sea, previously developed The Pathless and Abzu, two equally gorgeous, exploration-focused experiences. It is also headed by the former art director of both Journey and Flower, Matt Nava, the former of which shares a lot in common with Sword of the Sea.
