Reignite the Golden Age of RPGs on PlayStation 4

From Sabotage Studio, the creators of The Messenger, comes Sea of Stars—a breathtaking, turn-based RPG that pays loving homage to the 16-bit classics while modernizing the genre with innovative systems and stunning dynamic pixel art. Experience a captivating tale of magic, destiny, and friendship that critics have hailed as a stunning achievement and a stellar throwback to the genre's greatest entries, like Chrono Trigger and Super Mario RPG.

The Story: Children of the Solstice

Embark on an epic journey as Valere and Zale, the two Children of the Solstice. Born with the power of the Moon and the Sun, they must combine their magical abilities to perform Eclipse Magic—the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the malevolent alchemist known as The Fleshmancer. Traverse a gorgeously rendered world alongside your childhood friend and warrior-cook, Garl, and an endearing cast of characters as you fulfill your destiny to save the world.

Innovative Features That Define the Experience

 Dynamic, Engaged Turn-Based Combat

• Timed Hits: Elevate every attack and defense with perfectly timed button presses, borrowing the addictive interactivity of games like Super Mario RPG.

• Strategic Locks System: Interrupt and diminish powerful enemy spell-casting by breaking Lock patterns using specific damage types (Solar, Lunar, Arcane).

• Seamless Battles: Engage enemies directly on the map—no random encounters and no transition screens to separate battlefields—maintaining a brisk pace and immersive flow.

 Unshackled Exploration & Traversal

• Platformer-Inspired Movement: Go beyond the rigid grid of classic RPGs. Fluidly swim, climb, vault, and jump across the environment, making exploration an active and engaging part of the adventure.

• Dynamic Day/Night Cycle: Seamlessly witness the world change thanks to full-on dynamic lighting that affects puzzles and environment interaction, giving you the power of the sun and moon.

 A World Filled with Wonder

• Breathtaking Pixel Art: Brought to life with a custom render pipeline, the world of Sea of Stars features vibrant, highly detailed pixel art complemented by modern dynamic lighting and stunning effects.

• Engaging Side Content: When you need a break from saving the world, enjoy deep side activities like Sailing, Cooking, Fishing, and the highly addictive tabletop game known as "Wheels."

• Legendary Music: Featuring an emotive and catchy soundtrack with contributions from the legendary composer Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono Trigger, Xenogears).

Why Play Sea of Stars on PS4?

Sea of Stars on PlayStation 4 delivers the definitive classic RPG experience, marrying nostalgic charm with modern quality-of-life improvements. It’s an adventure packed with heart, humor, and spectacular combat—a must-have for any RPG enthusiast looking to recapture the magic of the genre's golden era.