Sea of Stars review - a traditional RPG with modern wit
Review Information Platform reviewed: PC Available on: Nintendo Switch , PS5 , PS4 , Xbox Series X |S, Xbox One , and PC Release date: August 29, 2023 As the heroes of Sea of Stars , Valere, and Zale, squared up to do battle against a giant worm, a tense beat began to play, before slowly opening into a dramatic score. The way the game’s first boss fight played out followed suit, in a way, with Sea of Stars ’ first giant enemy (an enormous worm) smashing the sides of the arena all while the encounter continually escalated. After a fierce back and forth with more than a few close calls, the worm perished in a dramatic and cathartic animation. The battle was won, and I felt great. This is the magic at the heart of Sea of Stars. This indie RPG from Sabotage Studio faithfully recreates the thrill of classic turn-based battles that define the best JRPGs while elevating itself through the use of modern genre-blending design principles. Sea of Stars is all about adventure...