Some things remain the same, though, and Rainbowdragoneyes is once again taking care of soundtrack duties. Eagle-eyed gamers will still notice signposted lore references in The Messenger, but the presentation here is so different that, currently, the link between the two games implies that no previous experience will be required to fully invest in this narrative. Breadcrumbs to the wider story of Sea of Stars-which itself takes place hundreds of thousands of years prior to the events of The Messenger-exist throughout the other game, but watching 16-bit renditions of patchwork Cronenbergian monstrosities stomping around a dimly-lit cave adds a certain body-horror flavor to this title. Thierry might disagree, but the tone of the game appears to be considerably darker than that of Sabotage’s first release, which bore plenty of irreverent and cheeky humor. They’re hot on the heels of the Fleshmancer, a mysterious, heretofore-unseen villain whose vile abominations and corrupted creatures lie in wait within a secret cave. The 'Solstice Warriors' kick off their quest on Watcher Island amid mountainous creeks, glowing ancient statuary, and lush forests, with the area named after the large kneeling humanoid statue located to the northeast. While Sea of Stars is a single-player affair, you choose to play as either Valere, the moon-powered spear-toting monk, or Zale, the solar blade dancer, as your primary avatar, with the other joining alongside you as a follower. Related: Trials of Mana Remake Preview - How It's Different from the Original Sabotage’s sophomore release seems an ambitious blend of familiar, tried-and-true aspects, an inspired approach to navigation, and a conversational, character-oriented narrative, centered on two protagonists associated with the sun and moon. Sabotage’s CEO/Creative Director Thierry Boulanger makes no bones about it: Chrono Trigger is his favorite game of all time, so we’re not speaking out of turn by stating that Sea of Stars looks to Square’s beloved classic as a kind of guiding light, in addition to incorporating a timing-based action system familiar to the Super Mario RPG/ Paper Mario series.

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