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Sea of Stars

Sabotage Studio, Sabotage Studio
Aug 29, 2023 - PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
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OpenCritic Rating

89

Top Critic Average

97%

Critics Recommend

Game Rant
4.5 / 5
IGN
8 / 10
Eurogamer
4 / 5
PC Gamer
79 / 100
TheGamer
4 / 5
Easy Allies
9 / 10
Metro GameCentral
8 / 10
GamesRadar+
4.5 / 5
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Sea of Stars | Release Date + Switch Demo Announcement Trailer

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Sea of Stars | In-game Cinematics Teaser

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Sea of Stars - Summer Game Fest Trailer


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Critic Reviews for Sea of Stars

Overall, Sabotage’s retro-inspired RPG is a strong offering that is doubly impressive considering it’s only the second project from this budding indie studio. There are too many points to expound upon — be it the soundtrack, story, combat, gameplay, or graphics — but they are all skillfully implemented. Even on the technical side, there are no complaints. Sea of Stars is simply a really fun, well-rounded game that any fan of RPGs will surely enjoy.

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Sea of Stars is an excellent tribute RPG that channels the best parts of its ‘90s-era forebears. It's not wholly original, but there are enough twists in its story to keep it interesting after the combat loses its luster.

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Sea of Stars' well-considered inspirations are shot through with smart, modern sensibilities, creating a more-than-welcome addition to the contemporary throwback RPG club.

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Sea of Stars may not truly recapture the magic of '90s RPGs, but it's still a polished, enjoyable blend of old and new.

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What I find most remarkable about Sea of Stars is that, despite not caring all that much about its characters, the gameplay was good enough that I was invested throughout. Managing the meters of each battle, and exploring the colorful landscapes and dungeons that connect them, is so entertaining that my quibbles about other aspects couldn't bring the experience down. The story isn't especially compelling, but it perfectly serves the purpose it needs to: getting you from the fun of A to the fun of B without any real hiccups in between. Howard Hawks once said that a movie needs "three good scenes and no bad ones" to be great. That's what Sea of Stars has going for it. Nothing that'll bother you too much, and plenty of good.

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Metro GameCentral

GameCentral
8 / 10
Metro GameCentral

A welcome homage to JRPG classic Chrono Trigger and one of the best-looking 2D games of recent years, even if it's not really doing anything new.

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It's a joy and a relief to realise that Sabotage hasn't merely mimicked classic '90s JRPG, but committed to understanding what makes them tick. Its nostalgia is neither gratuitous nor cynical, instead working disparate references together with original ideas into a coherent whole. While it's a little disappointing to discover that there's isn't great depth to the turn-based battles and other systems, the immense quality and detail in the pixel art, soundtrack, location design, characters and plot ensure that Sea of Stars remains a stunning achievement to the end.

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Industry Coverage

Sea of Stars Gives Update on DLC

Sea of Stars Gives Update on DLC

Sea of Stars, Sabotage Studio's award-winning 2023 indie RPG, receives an update on its upcoming DLC titled Throes of the Watchmaker.

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