Star Ocean Video Game Series
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Star Ocean: The Second Story R
RPG 02 November 2023
Star Ocean: The Second Story R is an action jRPG and a remake of the second installment in an iconic sci-fi fantasy series. The remake improves both on the audiovisuals and the gameplay.
Star Ocean: First Departure R
RPG 05 December 2019
Star Ocean: First Departure R is a remake of the 1996 classic jRPG. The production has seen a significant improvement in the quality of graphics. Square Enix studio is responsible for the remaster.
Star Ocean: Anamnesis
RPG 10 July 2018
A mobile jRPG game developed by Tri-Ace and published by Square Enix. In Star Ocean: Anamnesis, the players are leading characters known from previous entries in the series who are trying to get back to Earth. The gameplay is focused on battles with enemies and developing the group of warriors. In addition to a single player mode, the game features a multiplayer mode for up to four players.
Star Ocean: The Last Hope - 4K & Full HD Remaster
RPG 28 November 2017
Star Ocean: The Last Hope - 4K & Full DH Remaster is a remastered version of a jRPG released in 2009. In comparison with the original release, the game delivers improved visuals, mainly due to the much higher available resolution. The PC Windows version introduces mouse and keyboard support and features the screenshot functionality, which hides interface elements on the pictures. The PlayStation 4 version of the game delivers HD graphics, while the owners of PlayStation 4 Pro can enjoy 4K resolution.
Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness
RPG 31 March 2016
Another entry in a jRPG series, started in 1996 by Tri-Ace studio, that combines elements of fantasy and science-fiction. Plot of Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness has been set in universe well-known to fans of the series, with culture and technology resembling that of 16th century’s Europe. The story takes place 500 years after the events of the previous game, and its main hero is a 23 years old knight, Fidel Camus, who tries to protect his home village Stahr. He is supported in his task by his childhood friend, Miki Sorvesta, who possesses extraordinary healing skills. On their way, they meet a mysterious girl who lost all her memories, eventually deciding to set on a dangerous journey to help her. In terms of game mechanics, production doesn’t strand from genre’s canons, focusing on exploring, completing tasks and developing skills and equipment of heroes. The game mechanics are complemented by a dynamic real-time battle system.
Star Ocean: The Last Hope
RPG 19 February 2009
Star Ocean: The Last Hope International is a version released exclusively for PlayStation 3 edition of jRPG Star Ocean: The Last Hope, for which the tri-Ace development studio will be responsible. The story depicts the fate of two young heroes who, after the outbreak of the Third World War and the destruction of the Earth, are looking for a new place for people to live in the Universe. The International Edition is distinguished by double dubbing (Japanese and English) and additional tracks on the soundtrack of the game.
Star Ocean: First Departure
RPG 21 October 2008
Star Ocean: First Departure is a remake of the 1996 release of RPG, which was created by Square Enix studio.
Star Ocean: Second Evolution
RPG 02 April 2008
A new version of the jRPG game genre, originally released on the first generation PlayStation. Remake has a number of improved features, including improved character animations and intermittent scenes.
Star Ocean: Till the End of Time
RPG 30 August 2004
Square Enix is famous for its brilliant and unique jRPG games. One of them is Star Ocean: Till the End of Time - the third part of the series started on the SNES console.