Sabotage Studios, the indie developer known for the creation of The Messenger, is set to debut its next title called Sea of Stars. While this pixelated retro-inspired RPG is 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 Stars is a full-blown turn-based RPG that draws inspiration from games of the past, like Super Mario RPG, Chrono Trigger, and Breath 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.
Those who are subscribed to Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus (Extra and Premium) will be able to enjoy Sea of Stars at launch (August 29) for no extra cost, putting the critically acclaimed indie game into the hands of even more gamers around the world. And for those wondering just how long it’ll take to beat Sea of Stars, we’ll answer that in this post.
How Long Is Sea of Stars?
Most Sea of Stars players 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 with Sea of Stars. It all depends on the type of player you are.
With most RPGs taking dozens and dozens of hours to complete, some players might be happy to hear that Sea of Stars can be completed in a fairly short amount of time, especially considering how busy this upcoming gaming season is. With that said, the reviews for Sea of Stars are mostly positive, with the indie title currently sitting at an overall score of 95 on Opencritic, which rounds up the scores for all versions of the game.
Sea of Stars is already one of the best-reviewed games of 2023, right next to heavy hitters like Diablo 4, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Baldur’s Gate 3, and RE4 Remake. Once game of the year conversations begin to happen in a few short months, it’ll be interesting to see if Sea of Stars can make the top of any lists.
Sea of Stars is out on August 29 for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
FAQ
Q: How long is Sea of Stars?
Sea of Stars will take most players about 25 hours to complete.
