Three masterminds behind the renowned Chrono Trigger game, including Hironobu Sakaguchi from Square, Yuji Horii from Enix, and Akira Toriyama, have lauded Sea of Stars as one of the finest RPGs of 2023. Chrono Trigger, first released in 1995 for the SNES, was a groundbreaking creation led by these visionaries, earning its place as one of the most revolutionary RPGs of all time.

The director of Sea of Stars attributed direct influence to Chrono Trigger, along with Super Mario RPG, and the Paper Mario series. The indie RPG, which launched in August, has garnered widespread acclaim from critics across various platforms, successfully capturing the essence of Square Enix's 16-bit RPGs. The praise from the original creators of Chrono Trigger further amplifies the game's recognition.

During a radio show episode hosted by Yuji Horii, Hironobu Sakaguchi, and Kazuhiro Torishima, the three expressed their admiration for Sea of Stars. Translated by Genki on Twitter, the creators praised the game for its exquisite beauty. The discussion initially revolved around the potential of a Chrono Trigger sequel, ultimately transitioning to Sakaguchi presenting a trailer of Sea of Stars.

Torishima and Horii were captivated by the trailer, commending its beauty and resemblance to Chrono Trigger. Sakaguchi also lauded the developers for their remarkable work. The Sea of Stars team receiving accolades from the original creators of one of their sources of inspiration marks a significant moment for them.

Amidst the impressive RPG releases in 2023, including Octopath Traveler 2, Final Fantasy 16, and Star Ocean: The Second Story R, Sea of Stars' recognition as one of the year's best RPGs is a remarkable feat. Even without a direct sequel to Chrono Trigger, Sea of Stars has emerged as a worthy successor, further affirmed by the endorsement from its original creators.