Star Ocean: The Second Story R Remake: Celebrating 25 Years with New Enhancements and Revamped Gameplay System

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the game’s release, the developers have decided to release Star Ocean The Second Story R as a remake, with a completely revamped game system and graphics to provide both old and new fans with a fresh perspective on the game.

The remake is because the Star Ocean series is currently attracting a lot of attention from fans, especially with the release of Star Ocean 6 THE DIVINE FORCE. Additionally, Star Ocean: The Second Story is one of the most popular games in the series and has received many requests for a remake.

The Original Star Ocean: The Second Story

Star Ocean: The Second Story is a 1998 action role-playing video game developed by tri-Ace and published by Enix for the PlayStation console. It is the second game in the Star Ocean series and was later remade as Star Ocean: Second Evolution for the PlayStation Portable.

Gameplay

Star Ocean: The Second Story features a real-time battle system where players control one character and can switch to others during combat. The game also has a private action system, where the player can interact with party members during non-combat situations and influence their relationship with the main character. The game also has a skill system where characters can learn and master various skills, including combat techniques and crafting abilities.

Characters

The game features two main protagonists: Claude C. Kenny, a young officer of the Earth Federation, and Rena Lanford, a girl from the planet Expel with mysterious powers. The game also includes a large cast of supporting characters, including other playable characters, party members, and villains.

Plot

The game is set in a science fiction universe where humans have colonized planets throughout the galaxy. Claude, on a mission to investigate a mysterious energy field, is transported to the planet Expel, where he meets Rena. Together, they discover a plot by an ancient race to destroy the universe and must gather allies and travel to different planets to stop them.

Ending

The game features multiple story paths and endings, depending on the player’s choices and interactions with other characters. The game’s plot also explores themes such as the ethics of genetic engineering, the consequences of war, and the importance of friendship and loyalty.

The Star Ocean: The Second Story R Remake’s Details

The upcoming Star Ocean: The Second Story R will come with a range of enhancements, including fully voiced event scenes featuring the original voice cast, a newly arranged soundtrack by Motoi Sakuraba, the game’s original composer, with some new songs played by a live band, and the Break and Assault Action combat mechanics.

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Players can look forward to choosing between two protagonists, Claude and Rena, similar to the recently released Star Ocean The Divine Force, with the game featuring three different difficulty levels: Earth, Galaxy, and Universe. The developer behind the game is Gemdrops, which is known for porting Star Ocean: The Second Evolution to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita in Japan.

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