STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R

92% positive of 3,243 Steam reviews

Main story: 26 h
Everything: 61 h
Released: 2023
Steam Deck: Verified
Known on: Steam, PlayStation, Amazon

Made by Square Enix, Gemdrops, Inc.. Published by Square Enix.

About the game

In this science fantasy RPG, choose between Claude or Rena, play through their perspectives, and unlock various endings. Recruit allies and defeat foes in fast paced real-time battles.

What sets it apart

JRPG
Action RPG
PvE
RPG
Pixel Graphics
1990's
2.5D
Multiple Endings
Space
2D Platformer
Story Rich
Fantasy

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STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R

92% positive of 3,243 Steam reviews

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Main story: 26 h
Everything: 61 h
Released: 2023
Steam Deck: Verified
Known on: Steam, PlayStation, Amazon

Made by Square Enix, Gemdrops, Inc.. Published by Square Enix.

About the game

In this science fantasy RPG, choose between Claude or Rena, play through their perspectives, and unlock various endings. Recruit allies and defeat foes in fast paced real-time battles.

What sets it apart

JRPG
Action RPG
PvE
RPG
Pixel Graphics
1990's
2.5D
Multiple Endings
Space
2D Platformer
Story Rich
Fantasy

What players say

Recommended
Knew nothing about the story or the franchise. I only read some saying the combat mechanic is good. And its true. This is true JRPG. Amazingly designed combat and VERY intriguted game mechanic. 16 hous in and I haven't explored them all. Graphic is beautiful. Story is a bit meh. But it is servable. Might edit this after I finish the game. -------------------------- Edit: Finished the game. Story: 7/10 While the…
27 h played when written. 1 found it helpful.
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Recommended
Dual Protagonists & Exceptional Replayability - Star Ocean: The Second Story R is a masterclass in how to modernize a classic JRPG. It preserves everything that made the 1998 original iconic while introducing quality-of-life updates, stunning visual enhancements, and combat refinements that make it feel fresh, responsive, and thoroughly addictive.
66 h played when written. 0 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
B- — Great conveniences helped me finish a journey I stopped enjoying Completed the main game, but skipped much of the late story and ending. Star Ocean's strongest attraction was what I could do with the party between battles. Item creation, specialities, equipment and skill investment gave me useful ways to make the team stronger. Configuring allies and seeing preparation turn into power was more satisfying than…
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