Tag: Star Ocean
News Huge Star Ocean: The Second Story R Update Makes This Fantastic Remake Even Better
Reach for the stars
Square Enix has dropped a substantial new update for Star Ocean: The Second Story R, which released for PS5 and PS4 last year. Already an incredibly well-made remake of a classic RPG, this patch adds some welcome features, such as a new difficulty level, new endgame bosses, new options for starting New Game+, and more. Here are...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Star Ocean The Second Story R?
Star crossed
Considered by many to be one of, if not the best game in the series, PS1 and PSP classic Star Ocean The Second Story was revived last week in a very well received fashion. Star Ocean The Second Story R is a remake of the beloved RPG, bringing modern sensibilities to an old school adventure. We awarded it a 'great' 8/10 in our rather...
News Star Ocean The Second Story R Sells Reasonably Well at Japanese Retail
R-tfully done
Recently released remake Star Ocean The Second Story R is enjoying a decent physical debut in Japan, the latest Famitsu sales charts reveal. It's not remotely surprising, but the classic RPG revival sold best on Nintendo Switch, followed by PS5 and then PS4. In total, the title moved just over 50,000 copies — which obviously isn't...
News Star Ocean The Second Story R Really Is an Impressive Looking Remake
R you ready?
If you're a fan of the original Star Ocean: The Second Story, or its expanded PSP remaster, then you're probably keeping a very close eye on Star Ocean The Second Story R — a full remake of the classic RPG. Based on everything that we've seen of the PS5 and PS4 title so far, it's a faithful recreation of the original adventure, but...
Interview Star Ocean The Second Story R Devs on Remaking an Underrated PS1, PSP RPG
R time has come
We'd argue that the original Star Ocean The Second Story is a bit of a classic — but when people think of iconic PS1 RPGs, it's rarely the first title that springs to mind. Nevertheless, Square Enix is remaking the adventure all these years later as Star Ocean The Second Story R for PS5 and PS4. To get additional insight into the...
News Star Ocean: The Second Story R Demo Out on PS5, PS4 Now
Play for three hours
If the bevy of Star Ocean titles about to hit PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium aren't enough for you, a newly published PS5, PS4 demo for upcoming remake Sta
News Star Ocean The Second Story R Adopts a Bold Visual Style on PS5, PS4
Stunning 2.5D remake is a delight
Star Ocean The Second Story R, the previously leaked remake of PS1’s legendary 1998 JRPG, has been officially announced – and it’s coming to PS5 and PS4. This one adopts an impressively bold artstyle, building on the legacy of the original by retaining its sprite character models but overhauling the...
Round Up Star Ocean: The Divine Force Reviews Say It's Pretty Good
Perhaps better than we thought
The Star Ocean: The Divine Force review embargo lifted earlier today, and we do not have our own PS5 verdict to share with you. That's because we received access two days ago, which is quite clearly nowhere near long enough to finish a JRPG and then finalise some thoughts for a review. As such, we will share our...
News Star Ocean: The Divine Force Embraces the Cheese with Rocking Opening Movie
Shine on
This opening movie for Star Ocean: The Divine Force feels like it's from another era entirely, but we're actually enjoying how unashamedly cheesy it is. Featuring a song from long-time Japanese rocker HYDE, the video splices scenes from the game together in an attempt to get you hyped. Honestly, we're still not sure what to think of this...
News Star Ocean: The Divine Force Demo Out Now on PS5, PS4
Don't force it
Update: The playable demo for Star Ocean: The Divine Force is available to download now on both PS5 and PS4. It's just over 15GB in size. Original Story: If you're eager to take upcoming action RPG Star Ocean: The Divine Force for a spin, then you may be interested in knowing that a playable demo will arrive on the PlayStation Store...
Hands On Star Ocean: The Divine Force Needs Work, Serious Work
Charge my AP Gauge
You've always been able to tell when Square Enix has decided not to give one of its upcoming RPGs a suitable budget, but the Star Ocean series feels like an IP devoted entirely to the lower echelons of its monetary commitments. Not since the PS2 generation has the franchise had a quality instalment, and The Divine Force looks set...
News Star Ocean: The Divine Force Introduces Nina and Midas in Dual Character Trailers
Party up
Star Ocean: The Divine Force got another duo of character trailers, this time focusing on healer Nina Deforges and semiomancer Midas Felgreed. The Divine Force's release date is fast approaching, with the next entry in the long-running JRPG franchise launching on 27th October for PS5 and PS4. Nina's mission is to help others, but this goes...
News Star Ocean: The Divine Force Shows More Story, Characters, Combat
Star's the limit
Square Enix has released another lengthy Star Ocean: The Divine Force trailer, this time covering a range of topics such as overarching story, newly revealed characters, and some key combat details. The action RPG continues to look fairly promising — despite the dodgy character faces — and developer tri-Ace will be hoping that...
News Star Ocean: The Divine Force Details D.U.M.A, Vanguard Assault Systems in New Trailer
High-speed havoc
We got a new Star Ocean: The Divine Force trailer today, introducing the enigmatic D.U.M.A, a sentient AI that will accompany you on your journey and, uh, function as a jetpack. The next entry in the long-running Star Ocean franchise rockets onto PS5 and PS4 on 27th October. D.U.M.A can enhance the combat and movement abilities of...
News Star Ocean: The Divine Force's Dual Protagonists Get Dual Character Trailers
An unlikely pairing
Star Ocean: The Divine Force is the next instalment in the long-running series of JRPGs, and it launches on 27 October for both PS5 and PS4. Square Enix has released a couple of trailers detailing the motivations and backstories of the dual protagonist's players will be able to choose between. Laeticia Aucerius is the princess...
News Star Ocean: The Divine Force Locks October Release Date on PS5, PS4
Gets two new gameplay trailers
Upcoming action RPG Star Ocean: The Divine Force will release for PS5 and PS4 later this year, on the 27th October. The launch date is confirmed in a new trailer (embedded above), which shows off a decent amount of fresh gameplay and some English voice acting. And if that's not enough, Square Enix has also released a...
News Square Enix Hosting Star Ocean: The Divine Force Showcase Next Week
40-minute livestream scheduled
Staying true to its word, Square Enix has announced a lengthy Star Ocean: The Divine Force livestream for next week on 29th June 2022. Clocking in at an impressive 40 minutes, the show will get underway at 12pm BST / 4am PT/ 7am ET. It'll be presented by the voice actor of main character Raymond Lawrence, Subaru...
News Star Ocean: The Divine Force Not Part of State of Play
More info in late June instead
JRPG Star Ocean: The Divine Force will not be part of this week's State of Play livestream, Square Enix has essentially confirmed. In a post from the series' official Twitter account, it's announced the next reveal will take place in late June. "We are working diligently to meet your expectations. I would appreciate...
News Star Ocean: The Divine Force Details Environments in New Trailer
New locales spotted
Star Ocean: The Divine Force didn't leave the greatest first impression in Sony's latest State of Play showcase, but we're still more than willing to give the JRPG a shot. Following on from the initial announcement trailer, Square Enix has today published additional footage focusing on some of the environments and locations...
News Star Ocean Is Back with Action RPG The Divine Force on PS5, PS4
Entering orbit in 2022
Well, we didn't see this announcement coming. Star Ocean is making a return on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in 2022 with Star Ocean: The Divine Force. The action RPG was revealed during Sony's latest State of Play broadcast, and... well, there's some potential on display here, but it's looking very rough around the edges...
News Star Ocean: First Departure R Arrives on PS4 This December
Lift off
Star Ocean: First Departure R has a release date on PlayStation 4. This is a remaster of the PSP remake of the first Star Ocean, and it comes equipped with crisper visuals, newly recorded voice work, rebalanced difficulty, and an all new "speed mode". Here's a more in-depth breakdown of the remaster's new features, taken from the press...
News Star Ocean: First Departure R, a Remake of the First Star Ocean, Is Adventuring to PS4
Now in HD
Here's a pleasant little weekend announcement for you: Star Ocean: First Departure R is coming to PlayStation 4. Back on the PSP, the very first Star Ocean game was given new life in the form of an enhanced remake named Star Ocean: First Departure. First Departure R is an HD remake of that remake. Square Enix says that it'll have new...
News Star Ocean 6 'Not That Simple to Make', Says Square Enix
Into the void
Long lived and well loved, Star Ocean is a series that's now a lot less relevant than it once was, but there's still demand from fans to keep the franchise ticking along. During a recent Japanese Star Ocean livestream, some fans were waiting on a potential Star Ocean 6 announcement, but it never happened. Square Enix producer Shuichi...
News Thank God, Star Ocean: The Last Hope Has a Japanese Voice Option on PS4
Phew
Good news for those of you who plan on picking up Star Ocean: The Last Hope on PlayStation 4: the game comes with optional Japanese audio. Why is that such a big deal, you may ask? Well, it's no secret that the English voices range from passable to downright abysmal. And when we say abysmal, we mean it -- it's truly terrible at times. If you...
News Star Ocean: The Last Hope Looks Like a Slick PS4 Remaster in This Launch Trailer
Starry eyed
Star Ocean: The Last Hope is launching digitally on PlayStation 4 tomorrow, so Square Enix has wheeled out the all-important launch trailer for its latest remaster. We reckon the game's looking pretty slick, running at 60 frames per second in full HD on Sony's current-gen system. On PS4 Pro, it'll support 4K, too. The Last Hope...
News Star Ocean: The Last Hope Lands on PS4 Next Month as a Full HD Remaster
Supports 4K on PS4 Pro
Square Enix has announced that Star Ocean: The Last Hope will arrive on PlayStation 4 next month. The confirmed date follows on from last week's news that a current-gen remaster was in the works. We thought that we might have to wait a while for this one, but nope, it's hitting Sony's system on the 28th November. It'll come...
News Star Ocean: The Last Hope Is Being Remastered for PS4
4K on PS4 Pro
Square Enix has revealed that it's working on a remastered edition of Star Ocean: The Last Hope for PlayStation 4. The action role-playing game first released as an Xbox 360 exclusive back in 2009. In 2010, it landed an 'International' version, which featured some fresh content and made the jump to the PlayStation 3. For a title...
News Star Ocean: Till the End of Time Launches Next Week on PS4 in the West
Starry eyed
Square Enix is bringing Star Ocean: Till the End of Time West on PlayStation 4 as an enhanced PS2 Classic. The action role-playing title launched on Sony's current-gen console in Japan earlier this year, and naturally, it features Trophy support and share functionality. You won't have to wait long for it to hit the PlayStation Store,...
News Star Ocean: Till the End of Time Is Looking Tasty on PS4
Out now in Japan
It looks like Sony has subtly reminded publishers that it launched a PS2 Classics program a few years back, as we're starting to see a steady trickle of enhanced ports arrive on the PlayStation 4 again. One that's just come out in Japan is Star Ocean: Till the End of Time, and you can see how it's made the transition courtesy of the...
News Star Ocean: Till the End of Time Director's Cut Announced for PS4
Welcome to the great Star Ocean
Square Enix has today announced a HD port of the tri-Ace developed title Star Ocean: Till the End of Time for PlayStation 4. The so-called Director's Cut is an enhanced version of the PS2 original which will run the game at a full-1080p resolution, boasting various graphical improvements to create a more visually...
Review Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness (PS4)
Lacking integrity?
Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness gets off to a bad start. Text-based tutorials greet you from the off, and you're quickly shuttled from one place to another with very little reasoning or context. Early on you'll realise that this game wants things to move quickly, and this only becomes clearer as you progress through the...
News Here's Your Last Look at Star Ocean Before it Launches on PS4
Shooting star
After months and months of adding a '5' to the end of Star Ocean, we've only just realised that the Western release isn't numbered - it's just called Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness. Whoops. Anyway, this launch trailer is likely your last chance to spy new gameplay before the role-playing game hits store shelves in just over a...
News Get Combo Ready with 20 Minutes of English Star Ocean 5 PS4 Gameplay
Gotta have faithlessness
Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness has been holding the attention of Japanese role-playing game fans for quite some time now, and we don't have long to go before it's finally released here in the West. As such, you can bet that Square Enix will soon be kicking its marketing machine into gear as we get closer and...
News Star Ocean 5 Skewers Two New PS4 Gameplay Trailers
One good, one not so good
Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness hits Western PlayStation 4s in just over a month from now, so you've got just enough time to clear out a chunk of your backlog before Square Enix's latest role-playing release strolls onto the scene. Naturally, this is a game that's going to take some investment to fully complete,...
News Star Ocean 5 Has Some Lush Looking Environments on PS4
Stop and admire the view
Environmental design is often an overlooked aspect of role-playing games. If a developer can craft a bunch of pretty and interesting locations, it can make an adventure through a fictional world far more memorable. Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness looks to seal the deal with these two new trailers, then, as the...
News We're Not Entirely Sold on Star Ocean 5's English Dub
Real talk
Star Ocean fans will know all too well that the fourth game in the series was torn to bits for its now infamously annoying English voice work, so there's some pressure on Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness to get things right. The upcoming action role-playing game has thankfully sounded fine up until now, but a couple of new...
News Star Ocean 5's English Battle Trailer Carves Up Some Slick PS4 Gameplay
It's raining swords
The Star Ocean series is well known for its often hectic, action-based combat systems, and Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness looks to carry on that legacy. The game's got a new battle trailer that covers the fundamentals of fighting, and we have to admit that it looks like a lot of fun. Alongside your basic light and...
Live Get Another Glimpse of Star Ocean 5 PS4 Gameplay
Characters and battle system to be detailed
Square Enix's second Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness livestream is kicking off tonight. It'll apparently feature a better look at the game's combat system, and dish out some new informative nuggets on the title's cast of colourful characters, which probably means that we'll be getting a few new...
News Europe Gets Star Ocean 5 a Few Days Late on PS4
Look to the stars
Last week, Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness got a North American release date, and we remarked that European confirmation wouldn't be far off. As always, we were right, as the action role-playing game's now got a confirmed launch date here in the Old World. We'll have to wait for a few days after the title releases across...
News PS4 JRPG Star Ocean 5 Enters Orbit with a Confirmed US Release Date
Plus a special day one edition
Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness has reached out into the depths of space and grabbed a confirmed North American release date. The latest title in Square Enix's long running action role-playing game series, this fifth instalment looks pretty promising, featuring a colourful cast of characters and a hectic...
News Star Ocean 5 Will Have Dual Audio, Gets Several New English Gameplay Trailers
Dubbed or subbed, the choice is yours
Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness' earlier livestream yielded some decent bits and pieces, including confirmation that the localised version of the release will feature dual audio. In other words, you'll be able to choose between English and Japanese voice work. What's more, several new English gameplay...
Live Watch as Square Enix Introduces Star Ocean 5 on PS4
Featuring new gameplay from the JRPG
Square Enix has begun its marketing push for Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness here in the West, and if you're up for a look at some brand new gameplay, you may want to have a seat and watch the publisher's imminent livestream. Much like Final Fantasy XV's Active Time Reports, the Japanese company plans...
News Square Enix Isn't Happy with the Quality of Star Ocean 5 on PS3
Last-gen blues
Sony's last-gen console is almost a decade old, but thanks to Japan's shifting gaming market, many Japanese publishers are reluctant to miss out on the potential sales that the PlayStation 3's large install base can provide. However, continuing to develop titles for such an old platform isn't always ideal, as evidenced by the news...
News Hooray, Star Ocean 5's English Voices Don't Sound Too Bad
Stop and listen
As teased yesterday, Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness' first English-voiced trailer has hit the 'net, and thankfully, the cast seem to do a pretty decent job. That said, if you're looking for brand new footage, you won't find it here - this is actually just a localised version of a previous gameplay and cutscene trailer that...
News Get Your First Look at PS4, PS3 JRPG Star Ocean 5 in English Tomorrow
Star power
Are we all ready for some more Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness, then? We've known for a while that the game's coming West later this year, but we're yet to see any English media. Fortunately, that's going to change tomorrow, as the title's brand new Twitter account has revealed that the first English trailer is incoming. Now we...
News Star Ocean 5 Promises to Be a Silky Smooth 60fps RPG on PS4
Plus a load of new gameplay
In its most recent livestream of Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness, publisher Square Enix detailed how the action role-playing game will differ across PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. While both versions of the release will feature the same content, it looks like the new-gen edition will boast some advantages,...
News Show Some Integrity and Watch Star Ocean 5's New Trailer
My God, it's full of stars
The Japanese role-playing game revolution is real – and leaving this author flustered on a bizarrely busy Saturday morning. Jump Festa 2015 has delivered a new Star Ocean 5 trailer, but with editor Robert Ramsey enjoying his final few days off, it's down to this clueless scribe to tell you about it. Erm, cheesy pop...
News Star Ocean 5 Delays Its Adventures on PS4, PS3
The stars aren't out tonight
Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness has been looking pretty promising lately, so it's a bit of a shame to hear that it's been delayed in Japan. The role-playing game, which features hectic, action-based combat, was previously slated for release on the 25th February, but the launch date's now been pushed back to the...
News Wow, Star Ocean 5 Has Come a Long Way in Just a Few Months on PS4
Over 40 minutes of new PS4 gameplay
The first time that we saw Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness, it looked as though it was a long way from being finished - so it's nice to see that developer tri-Ace has made a lot of progress over the last few months. In fact, the game's looking pretty great right now on the PlayStation 4, as evidenced by...
TGS 2015 Star Ocean 5 Looks Pretty Slick in Its First Ever PS4 Gameplay Demo
Reach for the stars
Tokyo Game Show 2015 has officially opened its doors today, so we're starting to see tons of gameplay videos making their way onto the 'net. This time, we've got some Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness footage courtesy of 4Gamer, and it's looking pretty promising. Sporting a typically action packed battle system and some...
