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Abstract: Star Ocean: First Departure is an enhanced remake of Star Ocean, the original Super Famicom classic and progenitor of Tri-Aces most renowned franchise. The game has received several graphical improvements for its Western debut, highlighted by impressi...
Abstract: It’s great to see games that were originally released only in Japan make it here even if it did take a long time. Star Ocean: First Departure for the PSP is a classic role-playing game favorite and seeing it with a new splash of fresh paint makes this ...
Abstract: Star Ocean: First Departure is a surprisingly good RPG for the PSP Square-Enix has done a wonderful favor for fans of traditional RPG gaming with the release of Star Ocean: The First Departure for the PSP. The release of this remake of the 1996 origin...
Abstract: Science fiction, technology, and space themes have not always been quite as prevalent in classic fantasy RPG games as they are today. Such themes have been around in some form or another, even back on the first home gaming consoles, but the way they're...
Beautiful graphics, little to no loading times, fantastic voice acting
Dense AI, story tends to drag, Roddick... walks... so... slow... Previous Page Prev Next Page Next 1 2
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Published: 2008-10-17, Author: David , review by: gamespy.com
Excellent combat system; great updated presentation that retains old-school appeal.
Grinding gets really repetitive; visuals sometimes feel small on the PSP screen.
So, what do you do if youre a game publisher and youve milked one of your most famous franchises to the point of near-exhaustion? If youre Square Enix you can simply dip into the vault and hook another classic franchise to the milking machine. This ...
Abstract: Nearly a decade ago, tri-Ace's under-the-radar PS1 sci-fi action-role-playing gem Star Ocean: The Second Story hooked me like few RPGs ever have. Its addictive item crafting and unique relationship-sim elements coaxed me into more than 10 total playthr...
