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this is crazy
The art (and game/environments) in general got such a massive upgrade, wtfffffff
this is crazy
we don't know. given they're not using the HD2D name, I suspect it's not UE4. but it could just be that they're not using the HD2D toolsDo we know if this is on Unreal Engine like other HD2D titles?
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I need to start the first one which isn’t as deep apparently, but apparently 2 is considered the best cause it has 2 leads with completely different storylines that are influenced and altered depending on which party members you recruit to a major degree.Is this game good? I never heard about this game, and I really liked the vibe of the trailer and the general aesthetic. Please someone sell this one to me What are the strengths of Star Ocean?
So many of the PS1 jewel cases fell apart for me, particularly the multi-disc ones. Weird the kind of things that stick in your mind about gaming- I remember every time I opened my copy of FFIX I was pouring out some broken plastic ‘teeth’This was such a pleasant surprise for me. SO2 was a big part of my childhood (I played it so much the jewel case fell apart, as did the strategy guide, haha). I love the look and the changes to the battle system sound really good. Can't wait.
One of the weirder things that happened with my PS1 games was my copy of FFVIII one day mysteriously developing marks that looked like pen scribbles on the read side of the discs. My sister never admitted to vandalizing them so I have no idea what happened to them.So many of the PS1 jewel cases fell apart for me, particularly the multi-disc ones. Weird the kind of things that stick in your mind about gaming- I remember every time I opened my copy of FFIX I was pouring out some broken plastic ‘teeth’
One of my discs from FF7 was scratched because of this. Those multi disc cases were def. not made for constant useSo many of the PS1 jewel cases fell apart for me, particularly the multi-disc ones. Weird the kind of things that stick in your mind about gaming- I remember every time I opened my copy of FFIX I was pouring out some broken plastic ‘teeth’
I was thinking that immediately when I saw this. Xenogears in this style would be something. Hopefully Takahashi has enough pull that he can convince Nintendo to work with Bamco and Squeenix to bring Xenogears and Xenosaga to Switch/Switch 2, etc. The recent announcements of Baten Kaitos and Super Mario RPG gives me hope!!Good lord it looks delicious! Give the same treatment every PS1 classic, Square, especially... XENOGEARS!
Hopefully we'll get rest of the SO games on Switch too, no matter how mediocre they are.
If you've ever played a Tales game then imagine that with a sci-fi theme.I think the game looks gorgeous, the artstyle is way more interesting than another 2DHD which I'm kinda tired of at this point.
Is the game itself any good? The graphics really grabbed my attention.
I think the game looks gorgeous, the artstyle is way more interesting than another 2DHD which I'm kinda tired of at this point.
Is the game itself any good? The graphics really grabbed my attention.
Add to the Tales of part a massive Item Creation system and Skills to use outside combat to make food, minerals, ask the Tri-A Gods for direction, tame an animal to bring you items in a dungeon or learn how to whisle to ride a massive bunny on the world map, or maybe learn how to pickpocket to steal items to every single NPC in the game including your own team when you do a Private Action in town (every team member then go explore the town freely and sometimes this can start one of their quest or change their affinity level), or maybe you want to cheat the system and buy an inn with illegal papers or sell dubious items, or maybe trick the game itself by using a Level Up permit.If you've ever played a Tales game then imagine that with a sci-fi theme.
I’ve got an order in on Amazon, was £45Is this up for pre order in Europe yet?
Cant find it anywhere yet outside of the S-E Store
I’ve got an order in on Amazon, was £45
Same here, kinda conflicted. I just got my PS5 and SO 2 is at 50 euros on either PS4, PS5 and Switch in retail & digital. On one side, I‘d love to play SO 2 on the go. On the other side, 4K60 FPS HD 2D…Not sure what platform to buy this one, but I want to get it day one.
Maybe if they do a demo for it I can try and decide but after playing Octopath Traveler II and Live A Live on all platforms eventually, only way I will fully play an HD 2D game only on Switch is if it is timed exclusive. I can also play SO2 on Steam Deck where it will definitely be a lot better. Wish this had cross save so I could just play it on allSame here, kinda conflicted. I just got my PS5 and SO 2 is at 50 euros on either PS4, PS5 and Switch in retail & digital. On one side, I‘d love to play SO 2 on the go. On the other side, 4K60 FPS HD 2D…
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Yeah, second evolution was def. banking on the tales look at the time. With that said it's interesting to see how Rena was kinda deaged in Second Evolution and now looks older in Second Story R than the originalI like the new portraits a lot. Old ones remind me of Tales of.
If that happens, hopefully the remove the MP dead, cause I'm not touching the game again after the hell it was in the ps2So I just bought Star Ocean (3) Till the End of Time on sale on PS5 because it's been about 18 years since I played it on PS2. I'm a couple hours in and man... I loved the game back in the day but it is definitely of that era of RPGs...
I wonder if I should try to force myself through it or do we think they'll tackle SO3 as a remaster eventually?
if I remember correctly, this is a staple of the series, so it ain't going anywhere. unless they removed it from the later gamesIf that happens, hopefully the remove the MP dead, cause I'm not touching the game again after the hell it was in the ps2
MP Death is exclusive to SO3 (unless they added in later games, but I never played it after 4)if I remember correctly, this is a staple of the series, so it ain't going anywhere. unless they removed it from the later games
Unfortunately they clarified that this only applies to the Japanese audio. They've also confirmed that for the dub only the PSP audio will be available:The game will feature the original dubbing AND the Second Evolution PSP dub. The info page states that the original dub will cover all the dialogues. Still don't know if they managed to get the US voice actors of the PS1 version to redo it but that would be great.
Unfortunately they clarified that this only applies to the Japanese audio. They've also confirmed that for the dub only the PSP audio will be available:
Just read the text from the Steam page of Star Ocean: The Second Story R and got the following :
Happy reminder that the final boss is one of the hardest final boss ever. Sure there's strategies (some still worked in the PSP Remaster) but by following a certain sidequest, you can make the final boss even more powerful and allow him to move three times faster (I made my brother do this sidequest back then because I believed that it would make the boss weaker. Oh boi that was a mistake). And guess what ? There's a dozen hidden bosses and the final two make the final story boss look like a joke named the Iselia Queen and Gabriel Celeste who make cameos in various tri-Ace games (Valkyrie Profile, Infinite Undiscovery...).
- Non active characters can join in battle and unleash a special attack by doing so.
- The combo system is richer.
- While the story progression is exactly the same, new side quests have been added !
- The original Japanese cast from the PS1 version will redo all the voices and dialogue, you will also be able to choose between it and the PSP US & Japanese voices. (thanks @Dunban )
- Motoï Sakuraba is back with a vengeance. He grabbed all the sound team and sent them to Valhalla (he doesn't need a Valkyrie, even Odin fears him). Anyway, the complete OST have been fully reorchestrated and even added new exploration themes.
- Just like recent Star Ocean games, you can choose your difficulty right at the start instead of having to first finish the game. The three difficulty settings are : Earth (NORMAL), Galaxy (ULTRA HARD) and Universe (LOL YOU DIED IN THE FIRST BATTLE). In classic Star Ocean fashion, the Galaxy setting sees all ennemies gets their stats multiplied by something like 1,5 and Universe by 2. Enjoy !
I can't wait to go back to Expel and do so many stupid things with the Item Creation system.
Cannot Be Tamed did a nice retrospective of the PS1 game (Note : there is a spoiler warning for the events that happened at the midpoint of the game) :
EDIT :
Best addition so far : the magic animations are now played in real time instead of freezing the fight all the time !
The boss did traumatize me too ^^;, I think outside of RPGs, he and Mizar from Jet Force Gemini were the most difficult final bosses I ever fought.Oof, I’ve spent the last 20 years trying to forget that final boss fight! I hope it’s a bit easier in this edition of the game with the reworked combat system, I don’t think I have the patience to spend weeks retooling the team to be able to face it again.
Off-screen Switch footage from Gamescom. Looking pretty good I'd say.
Now that you mention it, the transitions are really a bit slow. Hope they reduce the loading times in the remaining time they have. Other than that, we don't have to worry about the state of the Switch version from what we see here.Does look good. I like the way the camera moves to show the environment in the most attractive angle. Seems like a fairly slow transition from battle arena back to the field though? Still, I’m really looking forward to this.
Now that you mention it, the transitions are really a bit slow. Hope they reduce the loading times in the remaining time they have. Other than that, we don't have to worry about the state of the Switch version from what we see here.
Square is on fire with these remakes. This looks really good
Like with Live A Live last year, this went from "never even heard of this" to "omg I need this"