RPG followers who have not picked up Star Ocean: The Second Story R are in luck. The gorgeous reimagining of the basic 1998 role-playing recreation is on sale for an superior worth. The remake offers the beloved entry within the collection a contemporary contact; it is an journey that deftly bridges the hole between previous and future. The Second Story R has solely acquired a pair reductions since launching final vacation, and the present $35 worth matches the all-time low–which bought out shortly at this worth final time. This deal is on the market for Nintendo Swap, 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 totally remade to be each trustworthy to the supply materials whereas incorporating fashionable 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 consequence being wanting like a 4K PlayStation One recreation. 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 performing, a newly organized soundtrack, and a excessive diploma of replayability. Alongside a number of tweaks and quality-of-life adjustments, it strikes a great stability between staying trustworthy to the unique recreation 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 additionally make it really feel contemporary with new battle mechanics, in addition to audio and visuals updates. It will not be the massive break that’ll lastly make the Star Ocean franchise explode in recognition, however it’s a high quality Japanese RPG by itself phrases,” George Yang wrote in GameSpot’s Star Ocean: The Second Story R evaluation.
Star Ocean: The Second Story R is not the one Sq. Enix recreation on sale for an all-time greatest worth. Try all 4 of the good Sq. Enix offers beneath.
Closing Fantasy 7 Rebirth — $55 ($70)Closing Fantasy 16 — $35 ($50)Dragon Quest Monsters: The Darkish Prince — $40 ($60)Star Ocean: The Second Story R — $35 ($50)
