Sea of Stars RPG by Sabotage Studio Sells Over 250,000 Copies in One Week

The Success of Sea of Stars

The recently released role-playing game Sea of Stars, developed by Sabotage, has achieved impressive sales numbers within its first few weeks of launch. The game has sold over 250,000 copies across all major platforms, including PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch. The game’s initial projections for sales in its first year have already been surpassed, with sales figures exceeding the developer’s expectations.

Gratitude to Fans and Upcoming DLC

The development team expressed their gratitude to the fans who have supported the game and announced that a free downloadable content (DLC) is currently in development. The DLC may be connected to Sabotage’s previous game, The Messenger, as both games are set in the same universe.

A Retro-Inspired RPG

Sabotage Studio, based in Quebec, is known for their love of retro-style games. As such, Sea of Stars draws inspiration from classic RPGs. It also incorporates elements of Japanese role-playing games (J-RPGs), resulting in a turn-based RPG with retro graphics. The game follows two Children of the Solstice who combine their power of the sun and the moon to battle against evil forces led by the formidable Fleshmancer. Sea of Stars offers a vast open world to explore on foot, by swimming, or through climbing. The world is filled with various quests, diverse characters to meet, and numerous activities to engage in.

Critical Acclaim and Positive Reviews

The game has received high praise from both critics and players, earning a score of 90 on the Switch version of Metacritic. It has undoubtedly become one of the most acclaimed games of the year. On JV (a gaming website), the title was rated 17/20. The game is lauded for its touching and well-paced story, sprinkled with humor, a colorful cast of characters, stunning artistic direction, exceptional soundtrack, expertly executed homage to the genre’s references, and consistently unique combat experiences.

A Nostalgic Yet Innovative RPG Experience

Overall, Sea of Stars has quickly gained popularity and positive reviews, offering players a nostalgic yet innovative RPG experience. The game is a testament to Sabotage’s dedication to creating games that pay homage to classic titles while incorporating new elements that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.