After starting this up around when it came out and putting it down for however long, I'm so glad I came back to this game. Visually the game is breathtaking. The cast travels across a wide array of both gorgeous and brooding environments with music that sets a tone perfectly and kept me excited throughout my entire playthrough. From the bustling and hyper-energetic battle and field themes to the more somber and calm town and event themes, there's something in there for everyone.

When I first started I was admittedly underwhelmed by the plot. The main characters are mostly blank slates, but they do have their character moments. Garl is really what the game is about and he steals the show from start to finish. A game that seems to begin as a simple "this guy is evil and must be stopped!" turns into a story with tons of twists and moments that tug at every emotion in the book sometimes all at once.

Sea of Stars is exactly what it feels like: A heartfelt homage to JRPGs from a past generation by a team of people who share a love and passion for the genre. I see and feel it in every bit of the game's world. This was an experience that takes me back to my first times through EarthBound or Chrono Trigger. I will remember and constantly relive this experience through the soundtrack on my own time until eventually coming back for more.