Sabotage Studios, the indie developer known for the creation ofThe Messenger, is set to debut its next title calledSea of Stars. While thispixelated retro-inspired RPGis a completely different genre than the team’s previous game, it’s actually set in the same universe but thousands of years in the past.
Sea of Starsis a full-blown turn-based RPG that draws inspiration from games of the past, likeSuper Mario RPG,Chrono Trigger, andBreath of Fire. Players will get to choose between two main playable characters, Valere and Zale, as they use their powerful magic to work their way to defeat an evil alchemist that goes by The Fleshmancer.
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How Long Is Sea of Stars?
MostSea of Starsplayers going through the game without completing most of the side content should be able to see the end and roll credits in about 25-30 hours.However, thanks to side quests, fishing, and other side activities, some players might spend over 50 hours or more withSea of Stars. It all depends on the type of player you are.
Withmost RPGs taking dozens and dozens of hours to complete, some players might be happy to hear thatSea of Starscan be completed in a fairly short amount of time, especially considering how busy this upcoming gaming season is. With that said, the reviews forSea of Starsare mostly positive, with the indie title currently sitting at an overall score of 95 onOpencritic, which rounds up the scores for all versions of the game.
Sea of Starsis already one of the best-reviewed games of 2023, right next to heavy hitters likeDiablo 4,Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,Baldur’s Gate 3, andRE4 Remake. Once game of the year conversations begin to happen in a few short months, it’ll be interesting to see ifSea of Starscan make the top of any lists.
Sea of Starsis out on August 29 for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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Q: How long is Sea of Stars?
Sea of Stars will take most players about 25 hours to complete.
