I'm a sucker for old-school RPG titles, and I am so glad that the Switch brought over Star Ocean: First Departure. And for a really fair/decent price too! The reason I'm giving this game a solid 8.5/10 is because of how amazing the storyline is, given how old this game really is. It's fast-paced, open-world, the skill/level-up system is amazing, and I honestly feel as though this game along with many other titles came out too early for their generation/era of games. Superb title and highly recommended for Open World JRPG fans!

Nostalgia-inducing port to relive the feels with a few additions to the remake. Still a great game! Thumbs up! Although, I did expect more to be added or "remastered" when I heard they were going to bring it on to the N. Switch. They could've at least edited the sprites to match the FDR artwork.

Nostalgia-inducing port to relive the feels with a few additions to the remake. Still a great game! Thumbs up! 

Although, I did expect more to be added or "remastered" when I heard they were going to bring it on to the N. Switch. They could've at least edited the sprites to match the FDR artwork.

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From a power yet undiscovered, a new generation will be born. Our tale begins on the primitive planet of Roak where Roddick lives in the peaceful and uneventful town of Kratus.

As a member of the village’s local “Defence Force” tasked with the protection of Kratus, Roddick learns of a mysterious disease that has broken out in the neighboring town. Those infected turn to stone, but continue to live on in a petrified state. Roddick, along with his two friends Millie and Dorne, make their way to the neighboring town. Informed of a cure for the sickness, they head to Mt. Metorx where a healing herb is rumored to grow. When they reach the summit, the party encounter Ronyx and Ilia, who appear before them in a pillar of light. Thus, the story of STAR OCEAN begins...

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