Sea of Stars

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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 271 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 189 out of 271
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 271
  3. Negative: 52 out of 271

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  1. lPhantom_v2
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Sea of Stars is a love letter to classic JRPG's like Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger with small inspirations from games like Octopath Traveler.

    This is a relaxing game with a great story and beautiful characters and art direction that everyone should experience, I can't wait to see what Sabotage Studio has in store for us after this game.
  2. yusufulas
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Stunning pixel-art graphics, a smooth turn-based combat system with different combat mechanics and levels that you can explore in real-time make for a great adventure.
  3. Czod7
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    The game is beautiful. I have not seen or witnessed any error in it. The game is absolutely perfect
  4. CelsoBr
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso principalmente para o pessoal das antigas, muito bem feito
  5. Ipurua
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    Necesitaba este juego para quitarme el mal sabor de boca de Diablo 4, gracias Sabotage Studio por crear algo de calidad y no algo mediocre como el 99% de juegos de hoy en día.
  6. LeBetaTesteur
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Sea of Stars is clearly an RPG inspired by the games we had access to when we were young. Featuring great graphics even though it's pixel art, a jaw-dropping soundtrack even though it's 16-bit, thrilling battles for its turn-based look, and a story told with intensity and humor, it will appeal to "old timers" who have loved games like Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana, Final Fantasy IV, FinalSea of Stars is clearly an RPG inspired by the games we had access to when we were young. Featuring great graphics even though it's pixel art, a jaw-dropping soundtrack even though it's 16-bit, thrilling battles for its turn-based look, and a story told with intensity and humor, it will appeal to "old timers" who have loved games like Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana, Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy VI, Super Mario RPG, Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga and many more like these.

    Sabotage had one thing in mind: to offer an “old school” role-playing game and they more than delivered the goods with more than thirty hours of play to find everything.

    I've been saying for 28 years that there's no RPG game, especially in retro ones, that doesn't come close to Chrono Trigger because it had a great story, great fights, stunning visuals for 16 -bits and a soundtrack that kicks asses. Well, I have to admit that Chrono Trigger has finally been dethroned and what a pleasure to announce that it is, in my opinion, the best indie game of the year to date. I even want to see it as a Game of the Year Contender at The Game Awards this year.    … Expand
  7. LilacZ
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    As of writing this review I have 100%'d the game.

    Well made, enjoyable game with an overwhelming amount of effort put in. The game is slow paced and is fairly consistent from start to end and this can be both a good and bad thing Liked: + Stunning graphics and animations, this was the strongest part of the game + An impressive amount of love put in, everything feels deliberate and    As of writing this review I have 100%'d the game.

    Well made, enjoyable game with an overwhelming amount of effort put in. The game is slow paced and is fairly consistent from start to end and this can be both a good and bad thing

    Liked:
    + Stunning graphics and animations, this was the strongest part of the game
    + An impressive amount of love put in, everything feels deliberate and even side content felt fleshed out, this can be applied to every point even the things i disliked
    + Late game side content was rewarding and interesting
    + Ingredients and cooking great system, and I prefer this to usual RPG consumables

    Mixed:
    = Almost every aspect of the game stays fairly consistent and does not evolve/change too much. Anything you like or dislike, you will feel the same way for the whole game, some things like combat became a bit stale over time as a result
    = Interactive combat means combat animations has to be slower, combined with generally slow story pacing means the game can feel very slow for some

    Disliked:
    - OST and sound design felt forgettable, credits to there being multiple versions of songs and ingame jukebox though
    - Minigames were weak. "Wheels" favored 1 strat throughout and fishing was extremely frustrating and dull until upgrades (which required fishing)
    - Felt lack of certain battle mechanics like buff/debuffs, dots etc

    Bugs:
    - Encountered a bug near water dungeon that sequence broke couple locations forward, got me stuck and I lost about 1.5 hours of progress
    - Sometimes in combat characters go off screen and makes it impossible to time actions since you cannot see them    … Expand
  8. HokagePace
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    I am so thankful for this games existence, a great throwback to games I loved growing up. Good combat, beautiful scenery and great characters
  9. AsrielDreemur
    Aug 31, 2023
    8
    If there's a game that pays homage to olden JRPG, the name Sea of Stars comes right into mind. From the art, combat and soundtrack, the game definitely took inspiration from games like Chrono Trigger and Secret of Mana. The game has all the fun aspects that I missed from olden JRPG games and Sea of Stars has helped my craving for a good classic pixel rpg game.

    The game despite some of    If there's a game that pays homage to olden JRPG, the name Sea of Stars comes right into mind. From the art, combat and soundtrack, the game definitely took inspiration from games like Chrono Trigger and Secret of Mana. The game has all the fun aspects that I missed from olden JRPG games and Sea of Stars has helped my craving for a good classic pixel rpg game.

    The game despite some of its shortcoming such as story pacing and the story isn't as mesmerizing as other rpg games that came out this year, the combat feels fluid and the artwork is gorgeous, not to mention the person who helped to produce the soundtrack is none other then Yasunori Mitsuda and just like his other works, the soundtrack slaps in this game.

    If you're a fan of pixelated rpg games such as Chrono, Golden Sun and Secret of Mana franchise, I would highly recommend this game and I urge people who just want to play a solid rpg game to give this a try as well.    … Expand
  10. rubensmunhoz
    Aug 30, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uma viagem nostálgica para quem gosta de RPG. Gameplay muito fluida e história bem interessante. A parte que achei ruim é que o jogo é relativamente curto.… Expand
  11. Dubeau
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Sea a Stars is a fun game to play. This is JRPG 2d sprites at it's best. The story really shines here. It is deep and emotional. Combat is turn based with some button trigger mechanics. Fast and fresh enough, it keeps you interested. You have some abilities for accessing some areas. A part I didn't like was no real fast travel to speak of. Or at least, difficult to get back to some places.Sea a Stars is a fun game to play. This is JRPG 2d sprites at it's best. The story really shines here. It is deep and emotional. Combat is turn based with some button trigger mechanics. Fast and fresh enough, it keeps you interested. You have some abilities for accessing some areas. A part I didn't like was no real fast travel to speak of. Or at least, difficult to get back to some places. Graphics are retro, but you have some nice 2d render and some nice surprises at times visually. No voice overs. The music is correct. Although I found the sound balance a bit weak regarding music. No bugs on PC. I give it 85%. Well done 2d game. I have finished in 26 hours. You get flying just before the final boss battle. The ending felt like a setup for another game. I hope we get another one.… Expand
  12. MaxWarrior
    Aug 31, 2023
    8
    Great story with master work of Pixel art and music, the old masterpiece is coming back, a classic JRPG legend!
  13. Azzigoth
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    An absolute gem of a game. You can tell that it was crafted with love. The art style is beautiful, the combat is simple yet fun and the dialogue is standard JRPG (in order words it is decent with some cringe).

    If you are not a bitter basement dweller like our friend, Dash_Bannon, then I am sure you will have a great time with this little game if you have a few hours to kill.
  14. Kalynur
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Nostalgia for turn-based RPG games is back with this great game, beautiful and well-crafted pixels, captivating characters, amazing story.
  15. Jaidenbrkl1
    Sep 1, 2023
    9
    So far, Sea of Stars is something interesting to play and one GOTY contender that is underrated to play.
  16. jorgefuentes13
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buena banda sonora diseño increíble y una historia que te invita a jugar una joya de juego… Expand
  17. Dondvp
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    Es un juego maravilloso, tanto por diseño, jugabilidad, banda sonora... Era el final fantasy que todos estábamos esperando
  18. imnotserge
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    Really good game, amazing soundtrack, amazing art, amazing story, amazing gameplay. Just really good.
  19. peteraff1
    Sep 4, 2023
    9
    Really good game. Loved the art style and mechanics. Made me miss the classics in the current era.
  20. Lanxgo
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    O jogo é muito bom! Para quem gosta de RPG de turno, ele trouxe um game tão bom quanto os clássicos que conhecemos, uma gameplay mais inovadora (mas que foi inspirada/copiada de outros jogos) com pescaria, culinária, lutas um pouco mais dinâmicas pois te dão a possibilidade de boostar teu ataque e defender alguns golpes. Estava com saudades de um jogo assim!
  21. Glowingice
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    Sea of Stars is a captivating RPG that excels in storytelling and combat. The intricate narrative is a joy to witness as it unfolds, keeping players engaged throughout. With its charming pixelated visuals, the combat system oozes charm and excitement, making battles a thrilling experience. Don't miss this game if you're looking for a rich, immersive RPG with a unique visual style andSea of Stars is a captivating RPG that excels in storytelling and combat. The intricate narrative is a joy to witness as it unfolds, keeping players engaged throughout. With its charming pixelated visuals, the combat system oozes charm and excitement, making battles a thrilling experience. Don't miss this game if you're looking for a rich, immersive RPG with a unique visual style and engaging gameplay.… Expand
  22. Banz5555
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    Nice Soundtrack. Wonderful pixel graphics and a good fight system. Good written characters and an interesting story.
  23. munkyisbananas
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    A beautiful RPG inspired by many JRPGs from the 16 bit era. Sea of Stars will mesmerize you with its thoughtful story, creative combat, and fun but not too challenging puzzles. This is a game crafted with passion and love for the genre, by people who are not afraid to follow through on their vision and goals and not sellout to making a profit.
  24. gabrieldavid3
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    These are the games we have to support and the devs we have to protect. Thanks sabotage studio guys for this game. So far this is my indie GOTY.
  25. Tubey
    Sep 1, 2023
    8
    Very good. Solid in all the right areas, absolutely gorgeous pixel art design, tremendously endearing. The combat is unfortunately the weakest part of it, it never really evolves and it starts to get a bit repetitive past the halfway mark, but the game itself held my interest very well throughout.

    So yeah, very good. Not a game of the year contender, and not up there with the classics    Very good. Solid in all the right areas, absolutely gorgeous pixel art design, tremendously endearing. The combat is unfortunately the weakest part of it, it never really evolves and it starts to get a bit repetitive past the halfway mark, but the game itself held my interest very well throughout.

    So yeah, very good. Not a game of the year contender, and not up there with the classics of the genre, but it's a brilliant homage and well worth your time and money if you're a classic JRPG fan.    … Expand
  26. hulksmash9000
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    I'm not finished yet, but from my experience about 15 hours in I love this game! It's challenging, it's rewarding, and the music is awesome!!! I played the demo a week after it was announced and it was such a joy, so I was ready to play it amongst release, and it has been nothing short of a pleasure to play. Even my stream was entertained with every puzzle and turn that came along the way.I'm not finished yet, but from my experience about 15 hours in I love this game! It's challenging, it's rewarding, and the music is awesome!!! I played the demo a week after it was announced and it was such a joy, so I was ready to play it amongst release, and it has been nothing short of a pleasure to play. Even my stream was entertained with every puzzle and turn that came along the way. I highly recommend playing this game if you enjoy RPGs at all. It's definitely a top 5 GOTY.… Expand
  27. siggi104
    Aug 31, 2023
    8
    I have been enjoying my time with it as of right now. Nice music and art design. Story seems interesting as well.
  28. Elremanija
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Habiendo esperando unos años por esta precuela lo vale totalmente. Su sonido y música dinámica de parte del compositor de Chrono Trigger entre otros juegos en conjunto de Eric (The messenger) lograron algo magistral. En cuanto a gráficos cada día me sorprende para bien la mejora técnica y manejo del pixel con iluminación y otra técnicas. El Gameplay ya de por sí está tan bien planteado, laHabiendo esperando unos años por esta precuela lo vale totalmente. Su sonido y música dinámica de parte del compositor de Chrono Trigger entre otros juegos en conjunto de Eric (The messenger) lograron algo magistral. En cuanto a gráficos cada día me sorprende para bien la mejora técnica y manejo del pixel con iluminación y otra técnicas. El Gameplay ya de por sí está tan bien planteado, la variada forma de combatir y el equilibrio entre ataques físico, mágicos y no mágicos hace que se siente bien jugarlo y además de ser adictivo para no perder la emoción. La historia pensé que iba a ser floja pero me lleve la agradable noticia que tiene el mismo tono de humor en ciertos segmentos a lo que ya había visto en The Messenger, y cuando se tiene que poner serio lo logra que hasta me hizo llorar gracias a la coneccion y amistad que tienen los personajes. Aún no lo eh terminado ya que voy 5 horas de juego y con tan pocas horas ya me hizo feliz. Pero acá no acaba, fácil con el desglose de reliquias, secretos y puzzles que probe en la demo nos indica que el juego completo debe ser una locura de varias horas súper entretenidas.… Expand
  29. colaxe3
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great story with master work of Pixel art and music, the old masterpiece is coming back, a classic JRPG legend!… Expand
  30. Ismaello
    Aug 31, 2023
    9
    Hablando desde mi experiencia, siendo este mi primera experiencia en un juego rpg por turnos, Sea of Stars es sobresaliente de principio a fin. Su estilo artístico y su música te atraparán desde el minuto uno, mientras que su historia y combate te mantendrán pegado a la silla hasta su desenlace final.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 48
  3. Negative: 0 out of 48
  1. Impulsegamer
    May 13, 2024
    86
    Sea of Stars is wonderfully evocative of the RPGs of yesteryear, recalling strong memories of Chrono Trigger and the like. Gorgeous pixel art is backed up with a soundtrack that for the most part is very pleasant to listen to, even if some of the loops do tend to repeat themselves a little too quickly. It seldom distracts, and almost always adds to the scene.
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  2. GameMAG
    Dec 6, 2023
    60
    Sea of Stars is an old-school JRPG, cut on modern molds, which because of its dragging and template solutions turns from a fun adventure into a routine work.
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  3. GameSpace
    Nov 2, 2023
    90
    Sea of Stars will keep players on their toes for dozens of hours with a huge variety of locations, enemies, bosses, side quests, riddles and puzzles. I have always kept both Chrono games very close to my heart, and now Sea of Stars took place next to them.
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