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Square Enix's Star Ocean: The Second Story R receives a major update with new features including a challenging difficulty setting, endgame raid battles, additional weapons, NPC illustrations, character graphics, and a playback feature, all available for free. The update also allows players to customize repeat playthroughs to their liking.
Square Enix's remake of Star Ocean The Second Story, titled Star Ocean The Second Story R, sets a new standard for PS1 RPG remakes. The game features upgraded visuals, voice acting, quality-of-life improvements, and gameplay tweaks. Players can choose between two protagonists and recruit various characters to explore a mix of sci-fi and medieval fantasy. With over a hundred distinct endings, secondary skill systems, and a revamped combat system, the remake retains the charm of the original while enhancing the overall experience. The HD-2D art style and newly arranged soundtrack add to the game's appeal. The remake streamlines gameplay and offers a more engaging and visually stunning rendition of the classic PS1 RPG.
The official website for Star Ocean The Second Story R, a 2.5D action JRPG, has released character profiles for the six unveiled characters, including renders and voice actors. The game will feature fully voiced event scenes, a newly arranged soundtrack, and new combat mechanics. Gemdrops, known for porting Star Ocean: The Second Evolution, is the developer. The game will have selectable protagonists, difficulty levels, and subtitled language support. New quests have been added, and party composition will reflect the original release. The game will release on November 2, 2023, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
The Star Ocean franchise has clarified that certain promotional screenshots for Star Ocean The Second Story R are not indicative of the final party builds players can expect from the full game. The official release will have party compositions based on the original Star Ocean The Second Story. The game will feature fully voiced event scenes with the original voice cast, a newly arranged soundtrack by original composer Motoi Sakuraba with new songs, including some with a live band, as well as the new Break and Assault Action combat mechanics.
Star Ocean The Second Story R, a remake of the popular RPG game, was developed to celebrate its 25th anniversary and due to numerous fan requests. The game will feature fully voiced event scenes, a newly arranged soundtrack, and new combat mechanics. Gemdrops, known for porting Star Ocean: The Second Evolution, is the developer. The game will be released on November 2, 2023, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.