SquareEnix Star Ocean Second Story R [PS5] (D/F/I)

The celebrated second installment of the Star Ocean series returns as Star Ocean: The Second Story R. With a unique 2.5D aesthetic that blends 2D characters with 3D environments, this remake offers everything that made the original special while adding new dimensions! Experience new combat mechanics, full Japanese and English voice acting, original and remastered music, fast travel, and much more! Discover the ultimate version of a modernized JRPG classic, perfect for newcomers and hardcore fans alike.

Story
Space date 366 - A Federation officer lands on a mystical planet. He is searching for a way home and encounters a young girl who pulls him into the rescue of her people, as an ancient prophecy foretold...

Choose your path and witness a destiny awakening.

Facts & Features:

Fantasy and science fiction collide in a unique graphic style: The world of STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R, with dangerous dungeons and bustling towns, is presented in a beautiful 2.5D style that combines 3D graphics with nostalgic 2D pixel characters.

Experience the story with two protagonists: Start your journey with Claude or Rena. Your choice influences the perspectives and allies you can recruit. Meet party members through the unique Private Action system, build relationships, and unlock different endings. Additionally, new character illustrations have been created by Yukihiro Kajimoto, the long-time artist of the series.

Exciting, explosive battles! Experience the fast-paced combat system and utilize new mechanics to strategically defeat enemies. Break your opponents by dealing constant damage, and let your allies follow up with an attack action for massive damage.

Pair powerful equipment with a vast array of abilities: Customize your party's progression with a variety of skills such as cooking, painting, forging, and many more. Increase special levels and master the expanded item creation system to obtain the ultimate equipment with various effects.

Japanese and English voice acting: All event scenes are now fully voiced by the same actors from the original game. Additionally, the dialogue from Star Ocean: Second Evolution (2008) can be selected.

An iconic, rearranged soundtrack by Motoi Sakuraba: All songs have been re-composed and performed by ensembles. Discovery and cinematic scenes also feature new recordings that present them even better.

3 difficulty levels: Choose EARTH for a relaxed journey, GALAXY for a pleasant challenge, or UNIVERSE if you're brave enough to test your skills.