Yes, the game has its inspirations on display loud and clear for anyone who grew up during the 16 and 32-bit eras of gaming, but the reverence with which it honors the past while simultaneously innovating and presenting a new experience makes it an unmissable game for fans of The Messenger, Chrono Trigger, and quality RPGs in general.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, developer Sabotage Studios did it again with its second title Sea of Stars, making the developer a two-time winner at the Game Awards in just as many releases. The genius of Sea of Stars lies in the way that the game effortlessly captures the pacing and heart of the SNES' best RPGs, all while providing one of the most compelling stories available in video games this year, indie or otherwise. Yes, the game has its inspirations on display loud and clear for anyone who grew up during the 16 and 32-bit eras of gaming, but the reverence with which it honors the past while simultaneously innovating and presenting a new experience makes it an unmissable game for fans of The Messenger, Chrono Trigger, and quality RPGs in general.