RPG followers who have not picked up Star Ocean: The Second Story R are in luck. The stunning reimagining of the traditional 1998 role-playing sport is on sale for an superior worth. The remake offers the beloved entry within the sequence a contemporary contact; it is an journey that deftly bridges the hole between previous and future. The Second Story R has solely obtained a pair reductions since launching final vacation, and the present $35 worth matches the all-time low–which bought out rapidly at this worth final time. This deal is on the market for Nintendo Change, PS5, and PS4 variations of the sport at Amazon and GameStop.
Just like the Octopath Traveler video games, Star Ocean: The Second Story R was solely remade to be each devoted to the supply materials whereas incorporating trendy components into its design. The sport makes use of 2D pixel artwork character sprites and locations them in retro-styled 3D environments, with the ultimate end result being trying like a 4K PlayStation One sport. It is a mesmerizing impact that should not work this effectively however needs to be seen in motion.
The sport additionally options each English and Japanese voice appearing, a newly organized soundtrack, and a excessive diploma of replayability. Alongside a number of tweaks and quality-of-life adjustments, it strikes a great steadiness between staying devoted to the unique sport and giving it a welcome replace for the present period.
“Star Ocean: The Second Story R is a remake that manages to not solely have the retro really feel of its older PS1 and PSP incarnations, but in addition make it really feel contemporary with new battle mechanics, in addition to audio and visuals updates. It might not be the large break that’ll lastly make the Star Ocean franchise explode in reputation, but it surely’s a nice Japanese RPG by itself phrases,” George Yang wrote in GameSpot’s Star Ocean: The Second Story R assessment.
Star Ocean: The Second Story R is not the one Sq. Enix sport on sale for an all-time finest worth. Try all 4 of the nice Sq. Enix offers under.
- Last Fantasy 7 Rebirth — $55 (
$70) - Last Fantasy 16 — $35 (
$50) - Dragon Quest Monsters: The Darkish Prince — $40 (
$60) - Star Ocean: The Second Story R — $35 (
$50)