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Star Ocean: The Second Story R

Action

Star Ocean: The Second Story R

Single Player

83

Critic · IGDB

Critic score (0–100) · IGDB

4.1

Users · RAWG

Average player rating out of 5, from RAWG.

2023

Released

November 1, 2023

3

Platforms

PC · PlayStation · Nintendo

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📅 Release Info

Release DateNovember 1, 2023

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ActionRPG

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About this game

The first "Star Ocean" released outside of Japan. It was later re-released on the PSP under the name "Star Ocean: Second Evolution".

Pros & Cons

Pros

2.5D presentation combines 3D environments with pixel-art characters.
Real-time combat uses quick, action-based encounters.
Skills, specialities, crafting, and equipment support flexible party development.
Preserves the original's exploration, systems, and character-driven structure.

Cons

Story and dialogue use a dated, melodramatic presentation.
Crafting can produce extremely powerful equipment early.
Numerous interconnected systems and missable content can overwhelm newcomers.

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