STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
A remake of the 1998 JRPG: you pick Claude, a Federation officer stranded on another planet, or Rena, and fight in real time with a party of four. Who you recruit and your private chats with the party change the ending.
Why play it now
When you have plenty of free evenings ahead for a classic JRPG that lasts around 40 hours.
Who it's for
For anyone nostalgic for original PlayStation JRPGs who wants one with action combat and lots of systems.
When not to pick it
If difficulty spikes frustrate you: some bosses hit very hard even when you're well prepared.
What it offers
- Story: 75 out of 100
- Exploring: 60 out of 100
- Combat / action: 55 out of 100
- Thinking: 45 out of 100
- Relaxing: 40 out of 100
- Managing: 40 out of 100
Details
- Partial controller support
- Save at any time
- Adjustable difficulty, colour alternatives, camera comfort and no timed inputs
- 20 GB (minimum)
- Verified
- 93% positive (4,034)
- Square Enix, Gemdrops, Inc.
- 2 NOV 2023
- Action, RPG