Sea of Stars

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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 271 Ratings

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

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  1. ColdHand
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    This game blew my mind. Everything in it is perfect : the gorgeous look, the astonishing score, the clever combat mechanics, the moving story... It's definitely my 2023 GOTY and does a banging entry on my top 10 best games of all time. Ignore the (very few) bad comments : it's a masterpiece if you're even curious about turn-based RPG.
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. Schatten123
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Eins vor weg. Die Musik ist so verdammt nervig. Aber das Game ist so detailverliebt. Einfach eine 10/10
  5. V1s13N
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Great game 10/10

    + Pixelart is very good + Soundtrack is dope + Gameplay is unique and very demanding and rewarding (maybe to complex for the 0-2/10 warriors here) + Great story + Also beginner friendly with a lot of features you can enable to make the game easier for you (i recommend to NOT enable all the "easy" mode stuff like relics, because thats why people say its "way too    Great game 10/10

    + Pixelart is very good
    + Soundtrack is dope
    + Gameplay is unique and very demanding and rewarding
    (maybe to complex for the 0-2/10 warriors here)
    + Great story
    + Also beginner friendly with a lot of features you can enable to make the game easier for you
    (i recommend to NOT enable all the "easy" mode stuff like relics, because thats why people say its "way too easy", i mean u dont need to be a genius to find out this is intended to help new players, its the same thing with FFXVI where u can equip items that automatically dodge for you etc. turn it off and ur good)
    + Lot of puzzles to solve
    + Lot of hidden stuff
    + Minigames

    Game is pure love. 10/10
    Dont listen to the    … Expand
  6. Banz5555
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    Nice Soundtrack. Wonderful pixel graphics and a good fight system. Good written characters and an interesting story.
  7. 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
  8. Grigoriano
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos del año, buena historia y jugabilidad, merece la pena jugarlo.
  9. Dan_Yeni
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Sea of Stars its a must play indie RPG and you should be minded some points. On the opposite way of moast recent games, the classic turn based its really something dated, unless if made it right. With good mechanics, a charming and intrigate story e lots of things to explore. Dont expect to play somthing innovative, but certainly expect to play a GOOD game. If you played THE MESSENGER andSea of Stars its a must play indie RPG and you should be minded some points. On the opposite way of moast recent games, the classic turn based its really something dated, unless if made it right. With good mechanics, a charming and intrigate story e lots of things to explore. Dont expect to play somthing innovative, but certainly expect to play a GOOD game. If you played THE MESSENGER and enjoyed like me, you will be served of a lots of references if you pay attention. Done 100% in about 40 hours, with is a good amount of time for me.… Expand
  10. kelvinphan
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. I love it in the way it give me just enough of everything. It starts with funny moments then grows into emotional scenes and ends with tear of fulfillment in my eyes. For a long time I did play a game and enjoy everthing including side-quests, mini games, even fishing (I hate fishing for most of the game)... I've missed those feeling since I completed ChronoThis game is a masterpiece. I love it in the way it give me just enough of everything. It starts with funny moments then grows into emotional scenes and ends with tear of fulfillment in my eyes. For a long time I did play a game and enjoy everthing including side-quests, mini games, even fishing (I hate fishing for most of the game)... I've missed those feeling since I completed Chrono trigger as a teenager. The battle neither hard or easy. It is a turn-base system but it adds a feature that you need to focus and think for every step you take. I feel so excited for beating every boss. I do not like grinding to level up (it waste too much time for repetivie actions), I like to beat the boss with the level I have when I follow the story. I failed sometimes, but I know I can win if I make better choices in the battle. There is no debate about the beautiful and colorful themes in this game, you an see it on the websites or just youtube. I also in love with the captivating OST. Just waiting for the moment that I can slowly dive into my favourite sound tracks and enjoy. There are also some lessons you can learn like what it means to be a normal person, a good friend and a good cook. LOVE IT SO MUCH … Expand
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. Abibboy83
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Un Jrpg a la altura de lo que los amantes del genero esperamos, dinamica de combates dinámica y adictiva, personajes carismaticos, una historia que engancha y escenarios preciosos
  14. 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
  15. CelsoBr
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso principalmente para o pessoal das antigas, muito bem feito
  16. Dondvp
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    Es un juego maravilloso, tanto por diseño, jugabilidad, banda sonora... Era el final fantasy que todos estábamos esperando
  17. link2787
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Amazing game full of the classic elements from the 90s rpg golden era but with a modernized feel, great story and surprising twists, beautiful ost. a must play. !!
  18. augussto08
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    Quem curte um RPG de turnos com certeza vai gostar desse jogo. É como se fosse jogos antigos com algumas mecânicas novas. Recomendo.
  19. imnotserge
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    Really good game, amazing soundtrack, amazing art, amazing story, amazing gameplay. Just really good.
  20. Rafael_Lima89
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Esse jogo é uma verdadeira volta no tempo, me senti da mesma forma de quando joguei Chrono Trigger pela primeira vez nos anos 90. Trilha sonora excelente, belos gráficos em pixel arte e jogabilidade muito refinada. Vale muito a pena dar uma chance para este jogo.
  21. Czod7
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    The game is beautiful. I have not seen or witnessed any error in it. The game is absolutely perfect
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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!
  25. Corpsedog
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    INSTANT. CLASSIC.

    This could have easily stood out amongst the SNES-era RPG giants of the time had it released back then and it would also have been a childhood favorite. That being said, it STILL holds its own in 2023. I knew I was right to expect something great when this announced. The way you traverse the world in this game is so satisfying with its buttery smooth transitions into    INSTANT. CLASSIC.

    This could have easily stood out amongst the SNES-era RPG giants of the time had it released back then and it would also have been a childhood favorite. That being said, it STILL holds its own in 2023. I knew I was right to expect something great when this announced. The way you traverse the world in this game is so satisfying with its buttery smooth transitions into gorgeous animations of jumping, sliding, falling, edging along a cliff, diving into a lake and so on. The game just stays so fun to interact with. Yasunori Mitsuda is still crushing it with music as memorable as Chrono Trigger and the many environments are beautifully scored. The combat system is engaging, letting partners even swap out members in battle without even taking a turn to do so or worse having to switch at a static location and as such feels very fluid and makes use of every character at any time removing the feeling that you aren't utilizing each character. While not so challenging of a game so far, it has its moments and the relic to bump the difficulty will be a welcome addition for veterans or it can be very friendly for newcomers. The story is actually phenomenal and executed beautifully. It is not filled with typical JRPG tropes en masse and even side characters are very entertaining or intriguing. The unfolding plot is as engrossing and as worthy as Chrono Trigger. I mean it. This is a great game that shouldn't be judged too quickly. The characters have adequately entertaining backgrounds and it all seems to work really well while letting the player fill in some of the gaps with imagination as you stroll along and each character has just enough spark to make them endearing along the journey and not overly simple or complex. My favorite area so far has to be the Marsh on Mesa, home to Yomara. Just wow. Beautiful environment and excellent scoring here. Sprawling and very fun to navigate. There are plenty of fun things to do in this game and even more ways to do them. There are so many secrets to discover, Easter eggs, a parrot that helps locate missing treasures in the world and even a very cool minigame called Wheels.

    I can't put this down and I'm already getting a physical copy for my switch when it releases next year. What a solid RPG. This game is truly great. Ignore the negative reviews and immerse yourself in this world and you'll find plenty to love.

    Also below, check out Jirard The Completionist on youtube's very emotional and intimate connection with the history of the game and Sabotage team.

    https://youtu.be/u9mBsmiXR0I?si=VTsJXJ3oDvIYvw8G    … Expand
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. BlackSoul757
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So ein gutes Spiel, lange nicht mehr so viel Spaß gehabt. Man denkt ah jetzt ist es vorbei, bäm komplett neue Welt... einfach genial. Wer so spiele mag, wird es lieben… Expand
  29. peteraff1
    Sep 4, 2023
    9
    Really good game. Loved the art style and mechanics. Made me miss the classics in the current era.
  30. 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
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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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