Sea of Stars is one of the best JRPGs to release in recent memory, taking the best parts from classic JRPGs like Chrono Trigger and Golden Sun alongside modernizing certain aspects of retro games to coalesce it all into a fantastic adventure – and it's currently 25% off on Steam at its lowest price since launch.
While there may be a fear that turn-based RPG combat introducing 'lock' and 'live mana' systems that force more deliberate thinking during combat than simply using your most damaging spells and healing occasionally.
The party you engage in combat with is also full of colourful characters that are much more than standard stereotypes of 'mage' and 'tank', featuring full backgrounds, fleshed out character traits and story arcs that can often only be reserved for a JRPG's protagonist.
This is without mentioning the game's stunning visuals, which feel like a bedazzling modern take on classic JRPG art styles that finally lets the game actually look how those classic games appeared in your head when you were young. Traversing through this beautiful world is also paired with an incredible soundtrack composed by legendary Chrono Trigger alumni Yasunori Mitsuda, making this game a treat for the eyes and ears.
In case there's still any doubt in your mind regarding picking up Sea of Stars on Steam during this sale – bear in mind that it won Independent Game of the Year at last year's Game Awards, showing there's evidently fire to this smoke.
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