Star Ocean: The Second Story R

Release date

November 2, 2023

Developer

Gemdrops, Inc.

Publisher

Square Enix

Genre

Action RPG

Platform

PC Sony PlayStation 4 Nintendo Switch Sony PlayStation 5

Engine

Unity (Second Story R)

Mode(s)

Single-player

Web-site

Official Steam

Summary

Space Date 366 - A Federation officer finds himself transported to a mystical planet. While searching for a way home, an encounter with a young girl draws him into a quest to save her people, just as an ancient prophecy foretold...

Choose your path and witness an awakened destiny.

The highly acclaimed second instalment in the STAR OCEAN series, returns as STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R. Brought to life with a unique 2.5D aesthetic, which fuses 2D pixel characters and 3D environments, this remake includes everything that made the original release so great while adding new elements too!

Experience new battle mechanics, full Japanese and English voice overs, original and re-arranged music, fast-travel and so much more! Discover the definitive version of a classic but modernized JRPG that's perfect for newcomers and long-time fans alike.

Star Ocean: The Second Story R System Requirements

🤏 Minimum Requirements

OS:

Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit

CPU:

AMD A8-7600 / Intel® Core™ i3-3210

RAM:

8 GB RAM

GPU:

AMD Radeon™ RX 460 / Intel® Arc™ A380 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750 Ti

HDD:

20 GB available space

👍 Recommended Specs

OS:

Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit

CPU:

AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i5-3330

RAM:

8 GB RAM

GPU:

AMD Radeon™ RX 470 / Intel® Arc™ A750 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650

HDD:

20 GB available space

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IGN Brasil

Star Ocean: Second Story R comes as a remake that tries to revitalize the player's love for the franchise, bringing an art style that mixes new and old elements without losing its charm. Even if basic, the story has the usual beats of classic JRPGs and can keep you entertained with its characters of varying personalities. The combat is fast and visually appealing, but can be too easy and not too rewarding. The extra content can net you a few more hours of gameplay making the remake worth for the replay factor and the new novelties of UI and mechanics.

December 26, 2023

IGN Adria

One of the best Star Ocean sequels ever got a very high-quality remake in 2D-HD style. With its timeless charm and fast action battles, enriched with new graphics and numerous improvements, it is perhaps the best example of how to properly bring back to life a title from the first PlayStation era.

December 24, 2023

PLAY! Zine

Star Ocean: The Second Story R is a true delight for the fans of the series, skillfully recreating one of the best titles the franchise had to offer. But if you weren’t a fan of the original game, there's a high chance you won't particularly enjoy this one either. The game features intriguing characters and their relationships, beautiful graphics and a diverse world. Yet, the story lacks depth, and the somewhat clunky combat system is likely to divide the audience into those who love it and those who wouldn’t even want to touch it.

December 23, 2023

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