Sabotage Studio, known for The Messenger platformer, has released its new project called Sea of Stars. This retro-themed pixel RPG is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.
In service Steam the game is sold for 1200 rubles, but until September 4 there is a 10% discount, thanks to which it can be purchased for 1080 rubles. However, if you’re a Game Pass (PC and Xbox) or PlayStation Plus (Extra, Deluxe, Premium) subscriber, you can play the full version for free.
Sea of Stars received rave reviews from the press. The average score on OpenCritic is 90/100. Here are some of the ratings:
- Windows Central – 5/5
- PlayStation Universe – 9.5/10
- DualShockers – 9.3/10
- PCGamesN – 9/10
- Game Informer – 9/10
- GamesRadar+ – 4.5/5
- Eurogamer – 4/5
- PC Gamer – 79/100
With Sea of Stars, the developers aimed to modernize the classic role-playing system in terms of turn-based combat, storytelling, exploration, and interaction with the environment. In the center of the plot are Valere and Zeil, using the power of the sun and moon to fight the alchemist. The gameplay includes elements of puzzle-solving and turn-based combat, with players able to control up to six characters. The game is inspired by RPGs such as Illusion of Gaia, Breath of Fire and Chrono Trigger.
