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- Number of Players 1
- Online Enabled Yes
Game Description
Travel beyond the stars to find a new home for mankind in this epic installment of the futuristic Star Ocean RPG franchise. In the aftermath of World War III, Earth is no longer livable. Play as Edge Maverick, a pioneer member of the Space Reconnaissance Force, in a story that stretches into the vast reaches of space itself. Star Ocean's explosive real-time battles are expanded with a new system that combines aggressive and evasive maneuvers. Hit your enemies hard with ambushes, then scramble out of sight. Experience the origins of the Star Ocean universe in a thrilling combination of sci-fi and fantasy that harnesses the full visual powers of the PS3.
Critic Reviews
IGN Review (8.5 out of 10)
The Star Ocean franchise has been around the Japanese role-playing game scene for a long time. While it might not have quite the same infamy as Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, I've always had a sentimental attachment to the series. I can still remember the profound impact Star Ocean: The Second Stor...more
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Average Member Rating: 6.7 out of 10
Good gameplay; Bad... everything else. (6 out of 10)
posted by Pulsar (LOS ANGELES, CA) on Jul 24, 2010
Member since Jul 2010
35 out of 39 gamers (90%) found this review helpful
Member since Jul 2010
35 out of 39 gamers (90%) found this review helpful
Star Ocean is, overall, a decent RPG. It walks a bit of a tightrope between positive and negative, and depending on your tastes can go either way. For starters, the good. Star Ocean has a fantastic battle system. Open world, no random encounters, and real-time battle (with AI controlling your ot...more
Specs & Requirements
Memory 1.97 GB
Online Features PS Network Compatible, Trophies
Controllers Dualshock 3 Controller
Modes Story, Full Mission Single-Player
Audio/Video Surround Sound, In-Game Dolby Digital, HDTV 720p
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