Sea of Stars

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  • Summary: Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. A prequel story set in The Messenger's universe, it tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrousSea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. A prequel story set in The Messenger's universe, it tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.
    Promising the Sabotage touch in every system, Sea of Stars aims to modernize the classic RPG in terms of turn-based combat, storytelling, exploration and interactions with the environment, while still offering a hearty slice of nostalgia and good old, simple fun.

    Key ingredients :

    * Engaging turn-based combat. Combat gameplay includes active player input during attack animations (timed hits), multi-character combo attacks, boosting, and strategic defense options to hinder enemies while they are channeling powerful attacks or spells. For a more immersive experience, there are no random encounters or transitions to separate battlefields, and no grinding. Both navigation and combat happen in the same environment.
    * Unshackled traversal. Swim, climb, vault, jump off or hoist up ledges as you run through the world with a navigation system based on platformer expertise that breaks free from the classic bound-to-the-grid tile-based movement.
    * Prequel story set in The Messenger's universe. Dozens of original characters and story arcs will take you on a captivating journey. Sometimes epic, sometimes silly, and other times emotional, Sea of Stars does its RPG duty of exploring classic themes of adventure and friendship, while also being chock-full of the unexpected twists and events you've come to expect from a Sabotage production.
    * Full-on dynamic lighting our custom-made render pipeline allows the creation of a breathtaking world coming to life by pushing the limits of 2D pixel-art games.
    * The Sabotage treatment on the turn-based RPG genre. Every system has been deeply analyzed to create an experience that pays respect to retro classics, while reworking some elements in order to offer a modernized experience free of irritants and overly lengthy sequences.    … Expand

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  1. Digital Trends
    Aug 28, 2023
    80
    Sea of Stars goes beyond retro homage to deliver a moving indie RPG with a strong combat system at its heart.

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  1. Urodith
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Una gran sorpresa, uno de los juegos que no esperas y te sorprenderá para bien. Este jrpg de estudio canadiense ha conseguido crear un juegoUna gran sorpresa, uno de los juegos que no esperas y te sorprenderá para bien. Este jrpg de estudio canadiense ha conseguido crear un juego muy bonito a nivel artístico, la banda sonora esta también a la altura y el sistema de combate recuerda mucho a un jrpg clásico. Debéis probar esta joya… Expand
  2. sasuke6199
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    The game is great!!!! The pixel art is superb, music is really nice, the story is engaging, the battle system feels modern but also capturesThe game is great!!!! The pixel art is superb, music is really nice, the story is engaging, the battle system feels modern but also captures the essence of old school games. I highly recommend it to old school RPG enthusiasts… Expand
  4. HunterSeeker
    Sep 2, 2023
    5
    Game has great dungeon and battle design. However, it is missing two basic features that most RPG's have nowadays: the ability to run awayGame has great dungeon and battle design. However, it is missing two basic features that most RPG's have nowadays: the ability to run away from battles and the ability to change the speed of the text. You can get around some enemies but there are certainly enemies that are just mandatory to fight; which wouldn't be an issue if there was a run button. This game is redolent of Super Mario RPG with timed hits to both its specials and normal attacks. The variety of special skills you can use in battle are really low though. The story and characters are one dimensional and vapid. Most of the story is "This is the way things are, now do this fetch quest for me since I won't give you the information you need to save the world unless you fetch these items."… Expand

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