Throes of the Watchmaker is a wonderful addition to an already fantastic package. While I’m not one hundred percent sold on the complete reset of skills, it does at least make narrative sense and allow for an admittedly needed power reset going into the new content, given that the expansion cannot be accessed until you’ve bested the mandatory content...
Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker2025
Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker
2025 Sabotage86Great
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ShortIt typically takes about 8 hours to finish the game.
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- Free
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This Sea of Stars DLC finds the Solstice Warriors Valere and Zale venturing into the miniature clockwork world of Horloge. In this magical land where denizens are threatened by a cursed carnival, our heroes will need to adapt to unfamiliar rules if their Sun and Moon powers are to manifest.
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Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker is a beautiful gift for all fans of the original game, delivering everything they wanted from it while also offering a few subtle changes.
Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker is a great DLC for those who were already hooked on the base game and crave more, though it may leave others wanting. New classes and a new party member don’t make up for the lack of character development for our main duo, and I did not appreciate having my party shrunk and helpful skills removed. A gorgeous and...
Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker isn't a massive story DLC, but it offers nearly ten hours of gameplay packed with surprises, clever design, and a compelling atmosphere. The new mechanics, the focus on the fascinating watchmaker, and the many small improvements make this DLC a real treat.
You can't argue against the value of free DLC that expands on an already classic RPG. With more inventive, enjoyable combat and a compelling additional story, Throes of the Watchmaker is tougher, perhaps a tad short, but just as entertaining as the main campaign.