Thanks to the precedent established by some of the luminaries in the genre early on, RPGs are often associated with their protagonists. After all, these are the heroes that players will use as their avatars throughout dozens of hours of adventure, growing to appreciate and connect with them and their companions as if a part of their actual lives. Sea of Stars is resonating with fans of the 16 and 32-bit classics of the RPG genre not just for its gameplay, but also for its compelling and heartfelt narrative and absolutely pitch-perfect tone. In terms of who Sea of Stars' main character is, that distinction goes to the affable Garl rather than either of the game's Solstice Warriors.