Absolutely blown away to be chosen to even comment on this game - a thanks to Sabotage for sponsoring this to support us simply click the link here streaml.ink/pdac-yt-switchupg and check it out! Also to win a copy simply let us know your favourite element of the five this will be announced on Friday in a community post. Mark
I think it's only natural you guys are chosen. You guys are simply awesome! Im laying on the praise really thick here. If you know what i mean. *Wink wink. 😉
Clicked! Can’t wait for the game! So happy for you guys that you’re getting love and support from awesome devs and game publishers. ❤ this one looks awesome!
The art style is definitely what grabs my attention. I'm not a pixel art guy but man this has got to be the prettiest pixel art game I've seen! Truly a work of art!
Same here. How do you sleep at night, Mark? I'm not even a turn based RPG fan and your videos made me want to buy this game. You should be ashamed of yourself.
Laugh all you want (onlookers, not the reply author) but this is such a thing. Armored Core 6 made me turn on my Sony after three years. I could have bought a PS7 prototype with everything this channel sold me on Switch.
I think what drew me in the most was the art style and overall atmosphere, plus the combat system with real time elements helping to keep it fresh feeling.
Honestly all the things you listed had me interested in the game but if I had to pick one I would say it's the story. I'm so curious as to what the developer has to tell
The art in Sea of Stars is a visually captivating pixel masterpiece, with stunning attention to detail and a charming retro aesthetic that brings the RPG world to life.
Absolutely, I can just look at the beauty of these details for long hours without getting bored. This adds a great advantage for me, which is finishing the game many times Without feeling it. This is thanks to the wonderful work that has done by Sabotage team. I really appreciate their Hard Work to produce this masterpiece, and I look Forward to there Next Games. And I also Really Really appreciate Your content Thank You SwitchUP Team for this content. I learned a lot from Watching Your channel about my Nintendo Switch And become a nintendo fan and discover a lot of hidden-gem of Switch Games because of your channel, that provide a High Quality content about nintendo Switch.
My favorite thing? 🤔 I heard something about Chrono Trigger months ago and was immediately interested. Some time later, I heard the name “Yasunori Mitsuda” and I was like “ok, ok, what?”. At that point as if I needed further motivation, it was immediately in my radar. Finally, I think it was a couple of weeks ago when I watched the documentary about the development and when I saw a some members of the team emotionally describing a couple of proud moments, it just was the cherry in top. And of course there’s all the rest. Beautiful pixelated world and characters, combat, quality of life, lighting, animation, etc. I’m really happy the reviews are so positive. So yeah, that’s what I like about this game. I haven’t even play the demo. I didn’t want to to spoil any of it. I’m between jobs at the moment, but whenever I start the new one, I’ll immediately buy it 💪🏻
For me, as a unique take on deep JRPG mechanics, the artwork and most of all story are what appeal to me the most. I really love the narrative growth of characters alongside stat- or game-growth.
I know that a lot of people complain that modern 16-bit games don’t look as detailed and older ones, but this genuinely feels like there’s just as much detail as those older games here
I like the fact that one of the feats is a clear story. While not the most important thing for me usually, right now I'm in a mood for an RPG game that just sets the mood right. Good humour is also appreciated, JRPGs often lack that lately
I’m 31 years old, have been on UA-cam literally over half of my life, consume an insane amount of content on UA-cam and SwitchUp is the first channel I’ve ever actually subscribed to. You gents and the content you put out is top quality and I truly enjoy every single video that comes out, even if its a review video on a game I know for a fact I’m not gonna play. I got back into gaming last year after a long hiatus and SwitchUp is hands down my favorite channel on all of UA-cam. Keep it up! As for Sea of Stars, I’m most interested in exploring the environment and the story. RPGs are a hard sell for me about 80% of the time but due to primarily this channel’s coverage (and a few others), this is near the top of my ever growing wishlist.
Art style, but not only that, it genuinely feels like the first game outside of Octopath that got every checkmark correct. It truly is an impressive game and deserves even more recognition
It is the art style - it has a spirit of its own that evokes feelings of nostalgia and familiarity, yet in modernized pixel art. Truly captivating masterpiece!
I always appreciate a good sense of worldbuilding in my fiction - be it Sanderson's amazing Cosmere in books or the continent of Zemuria from the Trails series in games, so it's nice to hear that ample care was put into that. That said, I'm probably most excited about the music. I didn't know it had such a wide variety, it'll be fun to see how they handled day/night transitions (also RIP Vinyl release oof).
I've been playing it thru Game pass and I love it. I would say that I identify with #3. The game reminds me a lot to the Golden Suns series, not only with the puzzles, but also the music that involves you on the game and relaxes you, while beating monsters in a stylish way. My daughter is also playing it with me. She's in second grade, and this game's been helping her out a lot with her reading skills.
The comedy is what I live in games. Getting the joke and knowing the writers have your same sense of humor is what makes a game loveable. I need this game one way or another!
There’s not just one reason that caught my interest in Sea of Stars: the gameplay: what an awesome combat design, very dynamic and fun, real puzzles; the visuals: I love the art style, colors, beautiful world they created, the music: sounds fantastic and dynamic, the story: it’s so important to have an enjoyable story. Thanks @SwitchUpYt because there is no other gaming UA-cam channel that analyzes/review games with such objectivity and thoughtfulness, I 100% believe in your reviews and every game I have bought after watching a SwitchUp score has been truly a wonderful game experience! Thanks again and keep doing that amazing job!
It's amazing - how they've blended modern techniques within pixel art, and even used it as part of the gameplay mechanics. Also, they chose the right team to do this detailed review. Don't sell yourselves yourselves short! Thank you for your reviews. ❤
after playing and loving the messenger (first indie game i've ever played!!) i started following the devs and obviously this was one of my most anticipated games of the year, im so SO GLAD that people are loving it and how succesful it has been so far. Can't wait to play it!
Honestly my favorite element... has to be the setting(s). Everything else combined with the locations bring the game together to create such a gem, but in the demo, I found myself getting lost in the world around me. Even in just the beginning, it was beautiful and a delight to adventure through. Exploring never feels boring or pointless. Such a lovely atmosphere surrounding the story and characters!
This game is above even TotK on my wish list. As a long time lover of pixel RPGs, this looks like the culmination of something fantastic! I think the world and humor are my favorite.
I think the art is the most appealing thing. Usually i’m a story and setting type person because i love fantasy world building, but as i kept watching i couldn’t help but think “damn this game looks good.” I particularly like the moment at 7:55 when we see a character casting a fireball look very impressive, from the animations as the spell builds up to the lighting and dynamic shadows it creates, chef’s kiss
While so much of this excellent study over one of the most important games in years, I most loved “Sound of the Sea,” as the soundtrack is given such an important view of what makes this game incredible. I love how each contributor is given their due credit for their work. I think sound in a game, especially an RPG, is crucial to the memories we carry with us after the credits roll at the end. Surely, I am far too late to securing myself a copy of this game, I wanted to at least say thank you for providing such a comprehensive overview of this wonderful title.
Super excited for the dynamic day night cycle! Was probably a pain to implement, can’t wait to see it in action. If it were real life I may keep it on night though
Of course it's just one of many reasons why the game's great, but I could listen to the soundtrack for hours and hours. To me, this has to be the greatest thing about this absolute gem of a game.
You have single handedly created my ridiculous backlog. I think if I play Nintendo Switch for the rest of my life I will never complete it. Will be watching for a sale on flinthook! I am overwhelmed by the ability of games like Chrono Trigger, Golden Sun, The Messenger, and now Sea of Stars to make me FEEL a sense of scope with Pixel Art, Music, and “Lighting”. My friends and family have never been able to understand why I feel sucked into a good game with such a “simple” art style. I still can not explain how the real world melts around me and am able to fall into the screen. Happy to hear an underdog like me lives in this world (Garl). But most of the type of guy who hears way too often that I don’t live up to my “potential”. Many things to Sabotage for the new adventure, and to SwitchUp’s for bringing light to it. You guys are still my number one UA-cam channel for gaming (with Nintendo Life being second).
So far for me I'm finding the music, the graphics and the streamlined game mechanics most appealing! I often find I get overwhelmed with too many game mechanics to try and remember in rpgs I get fed up fast, this has that balance just right for me so far! Fantastic old school rpg...in fact I'm tempted to say one of the best I've played!
What draws me most to the game is best summarized in your "Location" part. The game seems to create a wide variety of feelings due to different surroundings. So looking forward to play this game!
What appeals to me the most is the absolute and perfect understanding of Sabotage of what made the 90's jrpgs great masterpieces - the artstyle, wonderful gameplay loop, mesmerizing music, sense of humour and memorable and likeable protagonists
1 - Vivid and appealing use of colour pallete, effects and lighting | 2 - Stellar, bright and contextualized (according to what's going on) soundtrack | 3 - Intrisict art and care for details. It shows love for the craft | 4 - drinks from but does not copy from the best titles in the genre | 5 - perfect mix of nostalgia and contemporary gaming Bonus - buttery smooth 60fps
For me it's a combination of many elements (art style, music, gameplay) that makes this game feel like those RPGs I grew up with and something new to immerse myself and get lost in it's magic for a while.
As an avid JRPG fan the thing that drew me to Sea of Stars was the art. It’s some of the most beautiful pixel art I’ve ever seen. I absolutely loved my time with the Demo and I can’t wait until I’m actually able to get my hands on the full game!
I'm so glad games like these exist. It's the closest form of time travel we have. Whenever i play a game like this, im transported back to 1995. My friend and I, sitting around my hand me down tv that had those knobs to change channels, playing games like Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana, etc. There is a reason pixel art rpg games hold up. That was the golden age of video games!
Watching the art does not do it the justice that it deserves. Went to a friends and played it for a bit, and the pixel art is honestly so beautifully crafted and incredible. In my eyes, it is one of the most beautiful games ever made!
There's lots of reasons why I want to play this game, but what takes the cake is the sound/audio/music. Chrono's OST is one I've been listening to for years so being immersed in a world touched by Mitsuda is a rare treat. I'm also excited to get to know Eric W. Brown's music through this as well!
Hello Mark, in my case I cannot detach both the art style and sound. To me, my most memorable game ever was Donkey Kong country. Even if it was a different mechanic and fighting style. Sea of Stars just unearth something from the past. It almost goes with the saying for a wedding. Something old, something borrowed and something new. The nostalgia sauce on this is heavy, but, to a point you crave it. The borrowed is all the influence from the games that inspired them to create this gem. To finalize the new. Just the amazing adventure they have put out with new characters that will be instantly recognizable on any comic/games-con says it all. I already replayed the demo twice just to feel the atmosphere it has. Thanks for the review!
I remember back in the day when I spent months saving pocket money to get myself a copy of The Secret of Mana. I had a review of it in a video game magazine I would look at every day until I had managed to save up for it. Back in the mid nineties, these huge worlds contained on a video game cartridge seemed impossible. The colour, the music, the characters. The Secret of Mana will always hold a special place. Sea of Stars clearly has the dna of Mana, along with a lot of other games of that era. I have to say the visuals have to be my favourite element. That look fills me with a ton of nostalgia and takes my memory of an old JRPG and turns everything up to 11. Thanks to the developers for all the hard work put into this game. It’s been a success and I can’t wait to play it.
The visual style absolutely captures my interest, as well as the fact that this game's writers have a sense of humor! A lot of fantasy worlds have a habit of taking themselves too seriously, and it's wonderful to know that the whole "saving the world" aspect doesn't preclude these characters from having their best friend poke fun at them a little bit!
I played Chained Echoes last year and that was a sneaky warm welcome back to retro rpg nostalgia of old. However, playing Sea of Stars... I don't know what it is, there's something more of a familiarity and cosy feeling that immediately transported me back to being 9-12 years old - playing Secret of Mana, Chrono Trigger. Those years were really some of my best formative years in gaming, and I'm so glad I discovered (or rather my brother helped discover) JRPGs during the 16-bit golden era. Oh, and to answer your question about my top favourite thing of the 5 elements? I would go for the MUSIC and SOUND, which I tend to generally lean on in most JRPGs and games. Music and sound really are key to me in becoming fully immersed and have an emotional resonance throughout my gameplay. Sea of Stars is very solid in this regard with a wide range of emotions from happy, to jovial, sadness, ominous, mysterious and straight-up catchy energetic battle music. Absolute quality in my eyes (or ears in this case!). Thanks for reading my long ramblings. Have a good one! Zuzhi 😅
100% soundtrack for me. Sets the scene extremely well for all the diverse areas in the game. If you played the game with the sound muted it would take a huge amount away from it. Loved the fact your review delved into the history of the original composer and the collaboration for this game.
Now it’s hard to comment on a game I haven’t played yet, but it’s the humor that sets Sabotage’s games apart. I mean, Sea of Stars in particular absolutely knocked the art and ambiance and music into the stratosphere, but those are all cases of doing things well. What I mean is, no one else is doing humor the way these guys are-it’s an aspect basically unique to Sea of Stars and the Messenger. Just as much as this pixel art is signature here, so is the brand of humor. They walk that fine line of not taking themselves too seriously and yet being able to pull out the gravitas when it counts-it calls to mind several episodes of Scrubs or Futurama that way, and I salute them for it.
What draws me in Sea of Stars is the perfect package it offers: wonderful art, music, a tribute to a golden era that still feels fresh and a ton of love for gaming
I think for me, growing up playing games like Grandia, Final Fantasy, Suikoden 2; those games all had that magic combination of 5 things; art, music, world-building, story and humour. I love how this game takes those qualities but makes them their own. It’s not copying what’s gone before, but building on it and making a game that couldn’t have existed on 90s hardware. The young RPG fan in me cannot wait to play this one.
From what has been shown here… visuals of the five is shown best. There’s a scene near end of the video with vine leaves bristling in the wind… I noticed the shadow dynamics early on. Lots of detail. I’d imagine if all five components are equally as engaging, then this looks like it could be a great game.
I used to not like pixelated games, thinking they were just old, but games like CrossCode, Octopath Traveler, and now Sea of Stars are really changing my mind
The art style is what put this game on my radar. Between games like and chained echoes showing off the classic pixel art style and the HD2D games like triangle strategy, i think it's safe to say that pixel art is just going to get better
The art style is what draws me the most from this game, I've seen plenty of amazing pixel art but none have really hit me with the awe or nostalgia that this game gives me for classic gameboy ganes
The art is what drew me in when I first saw Sea of Stars *years* ago. It’s still the biggest reason it tickles me. It gives me such nostalgic vibes yet looks so modern. It’s as if the pixel art was made from how I remember those older games looking; seeing them for the first time and being enamored at what I saw… that beautiful display of technology bringing imagination to life. Sea of Stars recreates that for me like nothing else.
Seeing how I fell in love with The Messenger from the first time I played it, I’m not surprised that the visual style and humor of Sea of Stars are just as much of a stand out here as they were for that game! I also appreciate you saying that the story isn’t too complex, because those are generally the sorts of stories I like in a game
When I played the demo, the one that really hits me the most is the sound design. Those small dings and dongs as sound effects, like when their weapon hits is such a dopamine rush. I love it.
I'd say what draws me the most is the overall game design, you can see the inspiration they had from other games in the combat, music, art and even the writing (from what I saw in the demo), I'd definitely describe this game as nostalgic and lovable.
The art style is what appeals to me the most. I love art & just seeing this inspires me to make more pixel art. Thanks for your constant community engagement 👌 I'll be picking this game up for sure one of these upcoming days
I love the pixel art here. I don’t always notice individual things like water reflections, but the overall quality and the sum of all the parts makes the quality undeniable!
It's the music in games that I find stays with me the most. When I hear a piece of music that sounds similar to a game soundtrack from my youth (particularly from the SNES era) I can't help but have a massive smile on my face.
As an artist I am usually drawn to the games that have unique aesthetic, but gameplay is the thing that keeps me hooked for longer than a demo-time with a game. Cheers.
Seems like a perfect marriage to me. Sabotage put love and care into their games and you guys put love and care into your reviews and channel. Great news on the sponsor and a very lovely video- congrats Mark and Switchup in general. I'd love for more videos like these just pointing out the good stuff.
I booted this up just to check it out and 20 hours later it's already an all-timer For me the music stands out the most, I can't get it out of my head! Will have to track down that vinyl!
As a pixel artist myself, my favorite element would be the amazing pixel art. That's what first attracted me to the game. Discovering the features it has, the gameplay, music, and combat just makes me want it even more. Great video as always!
What makes me drawn towards playing this game is its developers are self-aware of what they want to achieve. They are not replicating the "old" 8-bit era looks just for nostalgia, but they are redefining a new generation of pixel art gaming. Like what you've mentioned about the wrong premise of pixel art will be gone is being proven wrong that with its art style's limitations, they tend to show modern-day games that the medium still can innovate and has a lot more potential and a lot more to offer. And I really hope this becomes a trend in the future because 2d pixel art style is proven as timeless, and really requires players' imagination because everything is shown in less realistic manner compared to 3D games nowadays. 2D games brings us to an experience of like watching a cartoon/anime with exceptional storytelling with the reinforcement of great music to bring out the entire narrative very well.
I was brought back to playing Nintendo with my brother on a winter day sitting in the game room enjoying a cocoa and scone. I am 45 and the nostalgia is what keeps me coming back for more. You can't put a price on fond memories and this truly brings it out of you.
For me it's the art style. My love of JRPGs was cultivated in the 90s with games like Chrono Trigger, Breath of Fire and the US versions of FF2 & FF3. The graphical fidelity really harkens back to that golden age of JRPGs but the extra attention to details such as the reflections in the water, real time shadows and dynamic lighting gives it a much appreciated modern twist.
As a single dad of two, I often find myself drawn to places that catch my attention, and that's precisely how I'd like to experience the game and what I like about the sea of stars - by visiting these enchanting fantasy locations and relieving that feeling of excitement just like the good old days of my childhood rpg games! And this is my reward for being a good dad
For me, it’s got to be the art style I adore the most about Sea of Stars. The mix of fantastic pixel art with modern lighting already draws me in, but the way everything looks just mesmerizes. Navigating around these immaculate environments looks fluid and feels satisfying. In the demo, the dungeon and boss fight in particular impress me. Clear attack animations for every character and enemy keep you on beat in the battle system, and the colors and lights of the dungeon are jaw-dropping. The Messenger was a definite favorite of mine, and Sea of Stars looks to have just as much charm and polish as that game had.
In a world that is always overtaken by complex groundbreaking games with 4K graphics and whatnot, I am so glad that there are still games that just ooze with that child-like joy that we often try to re-ignite. Sea of Stars is such a game! As for my favourite element of the game, it has to be the music! It just captures the atmosphere perfectly, you can close your eyes and imagine you are actually in that location. Of course, the 2nd position would go to the art and combat. As I haven't played Chrono Trigger before, the concept of a more engaging turn based system felt so fresh and exciting for me. I didn't know anything about The Messenger or Sabotage studios before, but seeing (and hearing) this gem of a game makes me feel like I could go back in time. Can't wait to experience this adventure for myself and I wish you all a most amazing time with it! Thank you guys for putting a spotlight on such awesome indie games, they certianly deserve our attention and support!
For me the visuals are what gets me. The art style talks to me in a way that makes me feel the nostalgia of back in the day when I could play the whole day but at the same time it feels more modern
Since I was a young laddy music has been the glue that holds everything together for me. It’s one thing to see where you are but the music and sound design is what makes you feel like you are there and stays with you long after you’ve finished playing. From what I’ve heard so far the OST is gorgeous so I would definitely say the music is what appeals to me the most because the hope is that one day I’ll hear a tune from Sea of stars or some kind of ambient noise that reminds me of the game and be able to reminisce on how fun it was to play this for the first time.
when i tried the demo last night, what captivated me the most was definitely the art style. i love a lot of pixel art games and this one didn’t disappoint. it’s a fun and vibrant world.
It's hard to not be drawn in by the visuals. It's like simultaneously a tribute to the classics while also evolving the way they looked. I don't think it's one of those "looks the way your memory thinks old games looked" kinda thing, they've brought something to the style with this quality and detail.
I mean, immediately the art style catches your eye, but the music is what captures me the most and I'm not one to really go crazy over game soundtracks. Have this on my wishlist and hope to take it off soon when I get it
I love the visuals, it almost makes me feel like a can pick the image out like a popup book. Pixel art is making a subtle yet amazing return in games and im loving it so far.
"The Sound of the Sea" is by far the most important part of the game to me. Music is always key in JRPGs and Sea of Stars nails it. It is on par with high end titles like Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and I believe it will end up on my work playlist in the future alongside all my other favorite video game music!
I'm normally not a fan of pixel art, but there's something about this game that just looks absolutely gorgeous. What you've pointed out about the lighting & reflections is amazing, it feels very similar to the HD-2D style that Square are doing, which also looks stunning.
That pixel art though!! Seriously, I used to think Chrono Trigger and FFVI were the best pixel art could ever get. So happy it’s having a renaissance these past few years and Sea of Stars may be the best looking use of it yet!
The art is what originally drew me to this game, but your description of the characters and how they’re relatable like the characters in stand by me really makes me wanna play!
I've never really showed much interest in turn based games. Usually a PC multiplayer gamer.. But ever since being a Dad (now a 2 yo and 6 week old) and having the switch conveniently in hand I've been loving immersing myself in single players games. Everything about this game has me wanting to play it but the visual art style had me sold. Another one added to the backlog, thanks switch up. Cheers
Maybe I'm just a sucker for pixel art games... Or it's the nostalgia from the good old days of Tales of Phantasia, Star Ocean and obviously Chronic Trigger. But that art style is such an instant hook for me! Beautiful game!
The visuals for me, more and more as I am getting older graphics don't really bother me as much. This old skool-esque art style really brings back the nostalgia. Thanks for the opportunity with the competition
What got my interest was the plot part. Not chewed out for you, but it's there to entertain you, instead of expecting you to entertain yourself doing forensic archaeology.
It’s really hard picking a favorite part out of those five being portrayed. For me the one thing that is most important when it comes to video games, or basically anything else in life - your channel not excluded - is the love that people put into their work. That’s the reason why there is art on screen and not just some funky pixels hopping around. And the same reason goes for a good portion of humor in both the game and your channel. Which I appreciate a lot, so there you have it ❤ thanks guys and see you in the next episode
All I've heard of the music for Sea of Stars until now is the short snippets in your videos, but those small glimpses are already catching my attention. If the rest is off a similar quality, we have a modern classic in our hands! 😊
I LOVE Pixel art games. I play to escape reality so I don’t need my games to be lifelike to enjoy them. There’s a lot of charm in pixel art. Not to mention making pixel art games so beautiful that they can compete with newer games with beautiful graphics. But my favorite element is story. I’ve played plenty of beautiful games that i never finished because the story just didn’t keep me excited and wanting to dive back into it. If you have a mix of all elements, story, music, art style, settings, graphics and a team that truly and clearly cares about their game- you have a masterpiece. My vote has been for Octopath Traveler 2 and I’ve felt a void in my gaming since I finished it- and I hope this game could fill that. ❤ Happy for you guys and oddly proud lol. Awesome team to work with and I trust you guys’ reviews.
With how many good points are there, I really couldn't decide which part is my favorite. For me, it must be the conjunction of all of them. A good story with great humorous characters in a beautiful setting sounds like a dream. Well done!
I'm at the end of my first playthrough and the intimate connection to The Completionist Jirard here on youtube makes it even more endearing. I can't believe how emotional this game had me. So much love. So much heart. Soul. This is my GOTY. Seriously.
The time they seemed to have taken on the detail in developing this game is refreshing. I've watched a few reviews on this game, but yours explains the features more thoroughly. Changing the day/night cycle sounds cool! I'm also looking forward to the musical experience. Thank you for all you do! 🤗
Honestly, I think a clear story is what I'm looking for in RPGs now. Some of my favorite games have incredible stories, but they don't try to be too smart or complex just for the sake or it. I think that's what makes Chrono Trigger so memorable. The story is pretty simple, but the characters and interactions are deep. Looking forward to trying Sea of Stars once I get my fix of Starfield!
I'm a sucker for 16-bit style animation and aesthetics. I grew up playing games like Chrono Triggger, Final Fantasy 6, and Breath of Fire, which act as inspiration for this game. And the music just adds to the overall feel of the game. Nostalgia is a powerful thing, and it gives you that warm, tingling feeling in your soul. It reminds you of simpler days when the world was less complicated.
Absolutely blown away to be chosen to even comment on this game - a thanks to Sabotage for sponsoring this to support us simply click the link here streaml.ink/pdac-yt-switchupg and check it out! Also to win a copy simply let us know your favourite element of the five this will be announced on Friday in a community post. Mark
Nice one, Marko! (link clicked ❤)
Nice one!
I think it's only natural you guys are chosen. You guys are simply awesome!
Im laying on the praise really thick here. If you know what i mean.
*Wink wink. 😉
Visually beautiful that's what I say.
Clicked! Can’t wait for the game! So happy for you guys that you’re getting love and support from awesome devs and game publishers. ❤ this one looks awesome!
The art style is definitely what grabs my attention. I'm not a pixel art guy but man this has got to be the prettiest pixel art game I've seen! Truly a work of art!
Mark….Mark,Mark,Mark…..I need you to know that I hold you personally responsible for my backlog…How dare you sir! LOL
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Hahahah I am not guilty… I mean it’s true I just don’t feel guilty about it lol😂 - Mark.
Same here. How do you sleep at night, Mark? I'm not even a turn based RPG fan and your videos made me want to buy this game. You should be ashamed of yourself.
No doubt !
Laugh all you want (onlookers, not the reply author) but this is such a thing. Armored Core 6 made me turn on my Sony after three years. I could have bought a PS7 prototype with everything this channel sold me on Switch.
I think what drew me in the most was the art style and overall atmosphere, plus the combat system with real time elements helping to keep it fresh feeling.
Yes I enjoyed those a lot - keeps it engaging. Mark
The gameplay and style is really good, but the characters/dialog/story isn't that interesting. A One Piece game in this style would be awesome
Honestly all the things you listed had me interested in the game but if I had to pick one I would say it's the story. I'm so curious as to what the developer has to tell
The art in Sea of Stars is a visually captivating pixel masterpiece, with stunning attention to detail and a charming retro aesthetic that brings the RPG world to life.
It’s pretty insane isn’t it? So good. Mark
Absolutely, I can just look at the beauty of these details for long hours without getting bored.
This adds a great advantage for me, which is finishing the game many times Without feeling it.
This is thanks to the wonderful work that has done by Sabotage team.
I really appreciate their Hard Work to produce this masterpiece, and I look Forward to there Next Games.
And I also Really Really appreciate Your content Thank You SwitchUP Team for this content. I learned a lot from Watching Your channel about my Nintendo Switch And become a nintendo fan and discover a lot of hidden-gem of Switch Games because of your channel, that provide a High Quality content about nintendo Switch.
My favorite thing? 🤔 I heard something about Chrono Trigger months ago and was immediately interested. Some time later, I heard the name “Yasunori Mitsuda” and I was like “ok, ok, what?”. At that point as if I needed further motivation, it was immediately in my radar. Finally, I think it was a couple of weeks ago when I watched the documentary about the development and when I saw a some members of the team emotionally describing a couple of proud moments, it just was the cherry in top. And of course there’s all the rest. Beautiful pixelated world and characters, combat, quality of life, lighting, animation, etc. I’m really happy the reviews are so positive.
So yeah, that’s what I like about this game. I haven’t even play the demo. I didn’t want to to spoil any of it. I’m between jobs at the moment, but whenever I start the new one, I’ll immediately buy it 💪🏻
For me, as a unique take on deep JRPG mechanics, the artwork and most of all story are what appeal to me the most. I really love the narrative growth of characters alongside stat- or game-growth.
I know that a lot of people complain that modern 16-bit games don’t look as detailed and older ones, but this genuinely feels like there’s just as much detail as those older games here
The art style is definitely what has kept me thinking about this game for so long, an absolute work of art
I like the fact that one of the feats is a clear story. While not the most important thing for me usually, right now I'm in a mood for an RPG game that just sets the mood right. Good humour is also appreciated, JRPGs often lack that lately
Yeah it’s so easy to follow
The game looks so fresh and unique, yet so nostalgic. You can almost feel there was a lot of love put into it.
I’m 31 years old, have been on UA-cam literally over half of my life, consume an insane amount of content on UA-cam and SwitchUp is the first channel I’ve ever actually subscribed to. You gents and the content you put out is top quality and I truly enjoy every single video that comes out, even if its a review video on a game I know for a fact I’m not gonna play. I got back into gaming last year after a long hiatus and SwitchUp is hands down my favorite channel on all of UA-cam. Keep it up!
As for Sea of Stars, I’m most interested in exploring the environment and the story. RPGs are a hard sell for me about 80% of the time but due to primarily this channel’s coverage (and a few others), this is near the top of my ever growing wishlist.
Art style, but not only that, it genuinely feels like the first game outside of Octopath that got every checkmark correct. It truly is an impressive game and deserves even more recognition
The graphics are what first drew me to this game, I’m a sucker for some good pixel art! That music is also top tier, absolutely love it
It is the art style - it has a spirit of its own that evokes feelings of nostalgia and familiarity, yet in modernized pixel art. Truly captivating masterpiece!
I always appreciate a good sense of worldbuilding in my fiction - be it Sanderson's amazing Cosmere in books or the continent of Zemuria from the Trails series in games, so it's nice to hear that ample care was put into that.
That said, I'm probably most excited about the music. I didn't know it had such a wide variety, it'll be fun to see how they handled day/night transitions (also RIP Vinyl release oof).
I've been playing it thru Game pass and I love it. I would say that I identify with #3. The game reminds me a lot to the Golden Suns series, not only with the puzzles, but also the music that involves you on the game and relaxes you, while beating monsters in a stylish way. My daughter is also playing it with me. She's in second grade, and this game's been helping her out a lot with her reading skills.
The comedy is what I live in games. Getting the joke and knowing the writers have your same sense of humor is what makes a game loveable. I need this game one way or another!
It's the visuals man. This game just looks sooo good. That pixel art is just, "chef's kiss" baby. Music is great too! 😋
I NEED it in my life!
The environment, level design, and art style are all captivating. Beautiful design through and through!
There’s not just one reason that caught my interest in Sea of Stars: the gameplay: what an awesome combat design, very dynamic and fun, real puzzles; the visuals: I love the art style, colors, beautiful world they created, the music: sounds fantastic and dynamic, the story: it’s so important to have an enjoyable story.
Thanks @SwitchUpYt because there is no other gaming UA-cam channel that analyzes/review games with such objectivity and thoughtfulness, I 100% believe in your reviews and every game I have bought after watching a SwitchUp score has been truly a wonderful game experience! Thanks again and keep doing that amazing job!
I'm so happy 16/32 bit style jrpg are still a thing. You really can tell this game was made by fans for fans.
It's amazing - how they've blended modern techniques within pixel art, and even used it as part of the gameplay mechanics.
Also, they chose the right team to do this detailed review. Don't sell yourselves yourselves short! Thank you for your reviews. ❤
Totally unrelated, just wanted to give you a heads-up: you can now buy Mortal Shell for the price of a saveloy! Which I did, obviously 😅
Indeed. I just saw the sale price for mortal shell moments ago and im like "whaaaaa?!" 😅
@@Ser-Smiley Did you buy it? Gotta keep that backlog nice and plump!
@@ppbunt haha. No. I didnt buy it. Im broke. Like cripplingly broke right now. 😂
after playing and loving the messenger (first indie game i've ever played!!) i started following the devs and obviously this was one of my most anticipated games of the year, im so SO GLAD that people are loving it and how succesful it has been so far. Can't wait to play it!
The setting just looks wondrous, to be able to revisit the world of The Messenger is just a treat I can't wait to experience!
Honestly my favorite element... has to be the setting(s). Everything else combined with the locations bring the game together to create such a gem, but in the demo, I found myself getting lost in the world around me. Even in just the beginning, it was beautiful and a delight to adventure through. Exploring never feels boring or pointless. Such a lovely atmosphere surrounding the story and characters!
This game is above even TotK on my wish list. As a long time lover of pixel RPGs, this looks like the culmination of something fantastic! I think the world and humor are my favorite.
I think the art is the most appealing thing. Usually i’m a story and setting type person because i love fantasy world building, but as i kept watching i couldn’t help but think “damn this game looks good.” I particularly like the moment at 7:55 when we see a character casting a fireball look very impressive, from the animations as the spell builds up to the lighting and dynamic shadows it creates, chef’s kiss
While so much of this excellent study over one of the most important games in years, I most loved “Sound of the Sea,” as the soundtrack is given such an important view of what makes this game incredible. I love how each contributor is given their due credit for their work. I think sound in a game, especially an RPG, is crucial to the memories we carry with us after the credits roll at the end.
Surely, I am far too late to securing myself a copy of this game, I wanted to at least say thank you for providing such a comprehensive overview of this wonderful title.
Super excited for the dynamic day night cycle! Was probably a pain to implement, can’t wait to see it in action.
If it were real life I may keep it on night though
I think there are a lot of beautiful games, maybe not as beautiful as this one, but a memorable and enjoyable story is what makes a game timeless.
Of course it's just one of many reasons why the game's great, but I could listen to the soundtrack for hours and hours. To me, this has to be the greatest thing about this absolute gem of a game.
You have single handedly created my ridiculous backlog. I think if I play Nintendo Switch for the rest of my life I will never complete it.
Will be watching for a sale on flinthook! I am overwhelmed by the ability of games like Chrono Trigger, Golden Sun, The Messenger, and now Sea of Stars to make me FEEL a sense of scope with Pixel Art, Music, and “Lighting”. My friends and family have never been able to understand why I feel sucked into a good game with such a “simple” art style. I still can not explain how the real world melts around me and am able to fall into the screen. Happy to hear an underdog like me lives in this world (Garl). But most of the type of guy who hears way too often that I don’t live up to my “potential”.
Many things to Sabotage for the new adventure, and to SwitchUp’s for bringing light to it. You guys are still my number one UA-cam channel for gaming (with Nintendo Life being second).
So far for me I'm finding the music, the graphics and the streamlined game mechanics most appealing! I often find I get overwhelmed with too many game mechanics to try and remember in rpgs I get fed up fast, this has that balance just right for me so far! Fantastic old school rpg...in fact I'm tempted to say one of the best I've played!
What draws me most to the game is best summarized in your "Location" part. The game seems to create a wide variety of feelings due to different surroundings. So looking forward to play this game!
What appeals to me the most is the absolute and perfect understanding of Sabotage of what made the 90's jrpgs great masterpieces - the artstyle, wonderful gameplay loop, mesmerizing music, sense of humour and memorable and likeable protagonists
1 - Vivid and appealing use of colour pallete, effects and lighting | 2 - Stellar, bright and contextualized (according to what's going on) soundtrack | 3 - Intrisict art and care for details. It shows love for the craft | 4 - drinks from but does not copy from the best titles in the genre | 5 - perfect mix of nostalgia and contemporary gaming
Bonus - buttery smooth 60fps
For me it's a combination of many elements (art style, music, gameplay) that makes this game feel like those RPGs I grew up with and something new to immerse myself and get lost in it's magic for a while.
As an avid JRPG fan the thing that drew me to Sea of Stars was the art. It’s some of the most beautiful pixel art I’ve ever seen. I absolutely loved my time with the Demo and I can’t wait until I’m actually able to get my hands on the full game!
I'm so glad games like these exist. It's the closest form of time travel we have. Whenever i play a game like this, im transported back to 1995. My friend and I, sitting around my hand me down tv that had those knobs to change channels, playing games like Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana, etc. There is a reason pixel art rpg games hold up. That was the golden age of video games!
Watching the art does not do it the justice that it deserves. Went to a friends and played it for a bit, and the pixel art is honestly so beautifully crafted and incredible. In my eyes, it is one of the most beautiful games ever made!
There's lots of reasons why I want to play this game, but what takes the cake is the sound/audio/music. Chrono's OST is one I've been listening to for years so being immersed in a world touched by Mitsuda is a rare treat. I'm also excited to get to know Eric W. Brown's music through this as well!
Hello Mark, in my case I cannot detach both the art style and sound. To me, my most memorable game ever was Donkey Kong country. Even if it was a different mechanic and fighting style. Sea of Stars just unearth something from the past. It almost goes with the saying for a wedding. Something old, something borrowed and something new. The nostalgia sauce on this is heavy, but, to a point you crave it. The borrowed is all the influence from the games that inspired them to create this gem. To finalize the new. Just the amazing adventure they have put out with new characters that will be instantly recognizable on any comic/games-con says it all. I already replayed the demo twice just to feel the atmosphere it has. Thanks for the review!
I remember back in the day when I spent months saving pocket money to get myself a copy of The Secret of Mana. I had a review of it in a video game magazine I would look at every day until I had managed to save up for it. Back in the mid nineties, these huge worlds contained on a video game cartridge seemed impossible. The colour, the music, the characters. The Secret of Mana will always hold a special place.
Sea of Stars clearly has the dna of Mana, along with a lot of other games of that era. I have to say the visuals have to be my favourite element. That look fills me with a ton of nostalgia and takes my memory of an old JRPG and turns everything up to 11.
Thanks to the developers for all the hard work put into this game. It’s been a success and I can’t wait to play it.
The visual style absolutely captures my interest, as well as the fact that this game's writers have a sense of humor! A lot of fantasy worlds have a habit of taking themselves too seriously, and it's wonderful to know that the whole "saving the world" aspect doesn't preclude these characters from having their best friend poke fun at them a little bit!
I played Chained Echoes last year and that was a sneaky warm welcome back to retro rpg nostalgia of old.
However, playing Sea of Stars... I don't know what it is, there's something more of a familiarity and cosy feeling that immediately transported me back to being 9-12 years old - playing Secret of Mana, Chrono Trigger.
Those years were really some of my best formative years in gaming, and I'm so glad I discovered (or rather my brother helped discover) JRPGs during the 16-bit golden era.
Oh, and to answer your question about my top favourite thing of the 5 elements? I would go for the MUSIC and SOUND, which I tend to generally lean on in most JRPGs and games.
Music and sound really are key to me in becoming fully immersed and have an emotional resonance throughout my gameplay.
Sea of Stars is very solid in this regard with a wide range of emotions from happy, to jovial, sadness, ominous, mysterious and straight-up catchy energetic battle music.
Absolute quality in my eyes (or ears in this case!).
Thanks for reading my long ramblings.
Have a good one!
Zuzhi 😅
100% soundtrack for me. Sets the scene extremely well for all the diverse areas in the game. If you played the game with the sound muted it would take a huge amount away from it. Loved the fact your review delved into the history of the original composer and the collaboration for this game.
Clearcut story is a must in any RPG, I love to get invested in characters and find out what is next in store for them
Now it’s hard to comment on a game I haven’t played yet, but it’s the humor that sets Sabotage’s games apart. I mean, Sea of Stars in particular absolutely knocked the art and ambiance and music into the stratosphere, but those are all cases of doing things well. What I mean is, no one else is doing humor the way these guys are-it’s an aspect basically unique to Sea of Stars and the Messenger. Just as much as this pixel art is signature here, so is the brand of humor. They walk that fine line of not taking themselves too seriously and yet being able to pull out the gravitas when it counts-it calls to mind several episodes of Scrubs or Futurama that way, and I salute them for it.
What draws me in Sea of Stars is the perfect package it offers: wonderful art, music, a tribute to a golden era that still feels fresh and a ton of love for gaming
I think for me, growing up playing games like Grandia, Final Fantasy, Suikoden 2; those games all had that magic combination of 5 things; art, music, world-building, story and humour. I love how this game takes those qualities but makes them their own. It’s not copying what’s gone before, but building on it and making a game that couldn’t have existed on 90s hardware. The young RPG fan in me cannot wait to play this one.
From what has been shown here… visuals of the five is shown best. There’s a scene near end of the video with vine leaves bristling in the wind… I noticed the shadow dynamics early on. Lots of detail. I’d imagine if all five components are equally as engaging, then this looks like it could be a great game.
I used to not like pixelated games, thinking they were just old, but games like CrossCode, Octopath Traveler, and now Sea of Stars are really changing my mind
The art style is what put this game on my radar. Between games like and chained echoes showing off the classic pixel art style and the HD2D games like triangle strategy, i think it's safe to say that pixel art is just going to get better
The art style is what draws me the most from this game, I've seen plenty of amazing pixel art but none have really hit me with the awe or nostalgia that this game gives me for classic gameboy ganes
The art is what drew me in when I first saw Sea of Stars *years* ago. It’s still the biggest reason it tickles me. It gives me such nostalgic vibes yet looks so modern. It’s as if the pixel art was made from how I remember those older games looking; seeing them for the first time and being enamored at what I saw… that beautiful display of technology bringing imagination to life. Sea of Stars recreates that for me like nothing else.
Seeing how I fell in love with The Messenger from the first time I played it, I’m not surprised that the visual style and humor of Sea of Stars are just as much of a stand out here as they were for that game! I also appreciate you saying that the story isn’t too complex, because those are generally the sorts of stories I like in a game
When I played the demo, the one that really hits me the most is the sound design. Those small dings and dongs as sound effects, like when their weapon hits is such a dopamine rush. I love it.
I'd say what draws me the most is the overall game design, you can see the inspiration they had from other games in the combat, music, art and even the writing (from what I saw in the demo), I'd definitely describe this game as nostalgic and lovable.
The art style is what appeals to me the most. I love art & just seeing this inspires me to make more pixel art. Thanks for your constant community engagement 👌 I'll be picking this game up for sure one of these upcoming days
I love the pixel art here. I don’t always notice individual things like water reflections, but the overall quality and the sum of all the parts makes the quality undeniable!
It's the music in games that I find stays with me the most. When I hear a piece of music that sounds similar to a game soundtrack from my youth (particularly from the SNES era) I can't help but have a massive smile on my face.
As an artist I am usually drawn to the games that have unique aesthetic, but gameplay is the thing that keeps me hooked for longer than a demo-time with a game. Cheers.
Seems like a perfect marriage to me. Sabotage put love and care into their games and you guys put love and care into your reviews and channel. Great news on the sponsor and a very lovely video- congrats Mark and Switchup in general. I'd love for more videos like these just pointing out the good stuff.
I booted this up just to check it out and 20 hours later it's already an all-timer For me the music stands out the most, I can't get it out of my head! Will have to track down that vinyl!
Yeah they completely nailed it mate. Mark
As a pixel artist myself, my favorite element would be the amazing pixel art. That's what first attracted me to the game. Discovering the features it has, the gameplay, music, and combat just makes me want it even more. Great video as always!
What makes me drawn towards playing this game is its developers are self-aware of what they want to achieve. They are not replicating the "old" 8-bit era looks just for nostalgia, but they are redefining a new generation of pixel art gaming. Like what you've mentioned about the wrong premise of pixel art will be gone is being proven wrong that with its art style's limitations, they tend to show modern-day games that the medium still can innovate and has a lot more potential and a lot more to offer. And I really hope this becomes a trend in the future because 2d pixel art style is proven as timeless, and really requires players' imagination because everything is shown in less realistic manner compared to 3D games nowadays. 2D games brings us to an experience of like watching a cartoon/anime with exceptional storytelling with the reinforcement of great music to bring out the entire narrative very well.
I was brought back to playing Nintendo with my brother on a winter day sitting in the game room enjoying a cocoa and scone. I am 45 and the nostalgia is what keeps me coming back for more. You can't put a price on fond memories and this truly brings it out of you.
For me it's the art style. My love of JRPGs was cultivated in the 90s with games like Chrono Trigger, Breath of Fire and the US versions of FF2 & FF3. The graphical fidelity really harkens back to that golden age of JRPGs but the extra attention to details such as the reflections in the water, real time shadows and dynamic lighting gives it a much appreciated modern twist.
As a single dad of two, I often find myself drawn to places that catch my attention, and that's precisely how I'd like to experience the game and what I like about the sea of stars - by visiting these enchanting fantasy locations and relieving that feeling of excitement just like the good old days of my childhood rpg games! And this is my reward for being a good dad
For me, it’s got to be the art style I adore the most about Sea of Stars. The mix of fantastic pixel art with modern lighting already draws me in, but the way everything looks just mesmerizes. Navigating around these immaculate environments looks fluid and feels satisfying. In the demo, the dungeon and boss fight in particular impress me. Clear attack animations for every character and enemy keep you on beat in the battle system, and the colors and lights of the dungeon are jaw-dropping. The Messenger was a definite favorite of mine, and Sea of Stars looks to have just as much charm and polish as that game had.
Visuals ooze love and care. Its like your brain is looking for "issues" and "smudges" - but its so polished and crisp... Amazing.
In a world that is always overtaken by complex groundbreaking games with 4K graphics and whatnot, I am so glad that there are still games that just ooze with that child-like joy that we often try to re-ignite. Sea of Stars is such a game!
As for my favourite element of the game, it has to be the music! It just captures the atmosphere perfectly, you can close your eyes and imagine you are actually in that location. Of course, the 2nd position would go to the art and combat. As I haven't played Chrono Trigger before, the concept of a more engaging turn based system felt so fresh and exciting for me.
I didn't know anything about The Messenger or Sabotage studios before, but seeing (and hearing) this gem of a game makes me feel like I could go back in time. Can't wait to experience this adventure for myself and I wish you all a most amazing time with it! Thank you guys for putting a spotlight on such awesome indie games, they certianly deserve our attention and support!
For me the visuals are what gets me. The art style talks to me in a way that makes me feel the nostalgia of back in the day when I could play the whole day but at the same time it feels more modern
Since I was a young laddy music has been the glue that holds everything together for me. It’s one thing to see where you are but the music and sound design is what makes you feel like you are there and stays with you long after you’ve finished playing.
From what I’ve heard so far the OST is gorgeous so I would definitely say the music is what appeals to me the most because the hope is that one day I’ll hear a tune from Sea of stars or some kind of ambient noise that reminds me of the game and be able to reminisce on how fun it was to play this for the first time.
The soundtrack with the art style go so good togather
when i tried the demo last night, what captivated me the most was definitely the art style. i love a lot of pixel art games and this one didn’t disappoint. it’s a fun and vibrant world.
May it be nostalgic or not, but this game looks gorgeous. Really spikes up noatalgic sensors, from the music to the outstanding pixel art.
It's hard to not be drawn in by the visuals. It's like simultaneously a tribute to the classics while also evolving the way they looked. I don't think it's one of those "looks the way your memory thinks old games looked" kinda thing, they've brought something to the style with this quality and detail.
I mean, immediately the art style catches your eye, but the music is what captures me the most and I'm not one to really go crazy over game soundtracks. Have this on my wishlist and hope to take it off soon when I get it
I love the visuals, it almost makes me feel like a can pick the image out like a popup book. Pixel art is making a subtle yet amazing return in games and im loving it so far.
"The Sound of the Sea" is by far the most important part of the game to me. Music is always key in JRPGs and Sea of Stars nails it. It is on par with high end titles like Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and I believe it will end up on my work playlist in the future alongside all my other favorite video game music!
I'm normally not a fan of pixel art, but there's something about this game that just looks absolutely gorgeous. What you've pointed out about the lighting & reflections is amazing, it feels very similar to the HD-2D style that Square are doing, which also looks stunning.
That pixel art though!! Seriously, I used to think Chrono Trigger and FFVI were the best pixel art could ever get. So happy it’s having a renaissance these past few years and Sea of Stars may be the best looking use of it yet!
The art is absolutely my favorite part of the game! The pixel art is such a huge step up from The Messenger and is really breathtaking
The art is what originally drew me to this game, but your description of the characters and how they’re relatable like the characters in stand by me really makes me wanna play!
I've never really showed much interest in turn based games. Usually a PC multiplayer gamer.. But ever since being a Dad (now a 2 yo and 6 week old) and having the switch conveniently in hand I've been loving immersing myself in single players games.
Everything about this game has me wanting to play it but the visual art style had me sold.
Another one added to the backlog, thanks switch up.
Cheers
Maybe I'm just a sucker for pixel art games... Or it's the nostalgia from the good old days of Tales of Phantasia, Star Ocean and obviously Chronic Trigger. But that art style is such an instant hook for me! Beautiful game!
The visuals for me, more and more as I am getting older graphics don't really bother me as much. This old skool-esque art style really brings back the nostalgia. Thanks for the opportunity with the competition
What got my interest was the plot part. Not chewed out for you, but it's there to entertain you, instead of expecting you to entertain yourself doing forensic archaeology.
It’s really hard picking a favorite part out of those five being portrayed. For me the one thing that is most important when it comes to video games, or basically anything else in life - your channel not excluded - is the love that people put into their work. That’s the reason why there is art on screen and not just some funky pixels hopping around. And the same reason goes for a good portion of humor in both the game and your channel. Which I appreciate a lot, so there you have it ❤ thanks guys and see you in the next episode
All I've heard of the music for Sea of Stars until now is the short snippets in your videos, but those small glimpses are already catching my attention. If the rest is off a similar quality, we have a modern classic in our hands! 😊
I was absolutely in love with the soundtrack from the Messanger, so I can't wait to see what they can do with an old school RPG
Yeah they really did a great job. Mark
I LOVE Pixel art games. I play to escape reality so I don’t need my games to be lifelike to enjoy them. There’s a lot of charm in pixel art. Not to mention making pixel art games so beautiful that they can compete with newer games with beautiful graphics. But my favorite element is story. I’ve played plenty of beautiful games that i never finished because the story just didn’t keep me excited and wanting to dive back into it. If you have a mix of all elements, story, music, art style, settings, graphics and a team that truly and clearly cares about their game- you have a masterpiece. My vote has been for Octopath Traveler 2 and I’ve felt a void in my gaming since I finished it- and I hope this game could fill that. ❤
Happy for you guys and oddly proud lol. Awesome team to work with and I trust you guys’ reviews.
With how many good points are there, I really couldn't decide which part is my favorite. For me, it must be the conjunction of all of them.
A good story with great humorous characters in a beautiful setting sounds like a dream. Well done!
I'm at the end of my first playthrough and the intimate connection to The Completionist Jirard here on youtube makes it even more endearing. I can't believe how emotional this game had me. So much love. So much heart. Soul. This is my GOTY. Seriously.
The time they seemed to have taken on the detail in developing this game is refreshing. I've watched a few reviews on this game, but yours explains the features more thoroughly. Changing the day/night cycle sounds cool! I'm also looking forward to the musical experience. Thank you for all you do! 🤗
Honestly, I think a clear story is what I'm looking for in RPGs now. Some of my favorite games have incredible stories, but they don't try to be too smart or complex just for the sake or it. I think that's what makes Chrono Trigger so memorable. The story is pretty simple, but the characters and interactions are deep. Looking forward to trying Sea of Stars once I get my fix of Starfield!
I'm a sucker for 16-bit style animation and aesthetics. I grew up playing games like Chrono Triggger, Final Fantasy 6, and Breath of Fire, which act as inspiration for this game. And the music just adds to the overall feel of the game. Nostalgia is a powerful thing, and it gives you that warm, tingling feeling in your soul. It reminds you of simpler days when the world was less complicated.