Impulse Gamer
8.0Star Ocean: The Second Story R is a great remake that provides satisfying features. However, while the Nintendo Switch 2 port is serviceable in many ways, it also leaves a lot to be desired.
STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
Square Enix · Nov 2, 2023
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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.
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- Way Too Many Games8.58.5 Star Ocean: The Second Story R is available now on PS4, PS5, PC, Switch and Switch 2. Reviewed on Switch 2. A copy of Star Ocean: The Second Story R was provided by the publisher .
- COGconnected8.5The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Star Ocean: The Second Story R is a rock solid port of an excellent action RPG.
- Switchaboo9.0"A wonderful JRPG with deep mechanics"
- God is a Geek8.0Star Ocean: The Second Story R is a fantastic remake of the PS1 classic, with gorgeous HD-2D visuals and a ridiculous amount of replayability.
- Attack of the Fanboy6.0Star Ocean: The Second Story R is a product of its time as both a hardcore-adjacent PS1-era JRPG and as a host to several problematic romance mechanics. Its plot is exciting yet generic and is wildly insistent about how certain characters should end up together. But beyond that, you'll find a brilliant and modular character stat-building system, glorious battles, some fabulous character portrait art, and a wonderful 32-bit-inspired world for you to explore.
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STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
Back when this game came out i was to young. But i sure did miss alot. This games gameplay 10 this games story 10 , music is a 9.5, graphics is a 10. I love this game so much.
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