Review Sea of Stars PS5 PS Plus Extras RetroInspired RPG Is the Whole Package
Total eclipse of the (pixel) art.
Sea of Stars aims to do for turn-based RPGs what The Messenger did for side-scrolling action platformers — modernise a classic gaming genre while honouring its traditions. From where we're sitting, that's mission accomplished for Sabotage Studio. The developer's second game pays homage to numerous classic RPGs of the 90s, but some up-to-date touches help it stand on its own.
Taking place thousands of years before The Messenger, Sea of Stars very much tells its own story, though if you have played the Ninja Gaiden-esque action title, you'll certainly appreciate some callbacks when they happen. It centres around Zale and Valere, able to wield solar and lunar magic respectively. After training to become Solstice Warriors, they — along with their optimistic best friend Garl — embark on an adventure that quickly grows beyond their inaugural mission. With a lot of characters coming and going, bringing with them a surprisingly layered narrative, it's an adventure that gets you onboard early and keeps you engaged throughout. Naturally in a game with a lengthy runtime, there are lulls, but overall, the story packs in many memorable moments, going places you won't expect.
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