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Star Ocean: Second Evolution
PSP
Released On: Jan 19, 2009
75
8.0
All Platforms
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 37 Critic Reviews
75
65% Positive
24 Reviews
24 Reviews
35% Mixed
13 Reviews
13 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 37 Critic Reviews
75
65% Positive
24 Reviews
24 Reviews
35% Mixed
13 Reviews
13 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Square Enix has done an admirable job of updating classic titles from its library and Second Evolution is just the latest example of their commitment to its loyal fanbase. [Feb 2009, p.70]
Even though Second Evolution plays pretty much the same as First Departure, don’t let the similar conventions fool you—Second Evolution is a much better game.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 40 User Ratings
8.0
83% Positive
33 Ratings
33 Ratings
8% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
10% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 40 User Ratings
8.0
83% Positive
33 Ratings
33 Ratings
8% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
10% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
a very good remake of a hidden gem on the ps 1 during the end of its life cycle. a mix of fantasy and sci fi this game was really something special in a time where not many rpgs made unique sci fi settings . i would compare it to xenogears in that respect. the game play is also very satisfying seeing the battle take place in real time was really cool to look out.
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This remake of Tri-Ace's Star Ocean the Second Story is very well done. It like the original game is filled with a great story and great characters. Like in the original story there are many optional characters to choose from and this makes the game fun to play over again. Also this game is an improvement on the original title with the addition of playable characters and the addition of cutscenes. If you are a fan of the original game or a fan of the Star Ocean series you will enjoy this game. If not the battle system enough should be enough to make anyone enjoy this game.
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Star Ocean: The Second Story is an entertaining RPG that has withstood the test of time. Although the graphics do look a little outdated, the storyline has enough to offer and leveling your characters is still as addicting as always.
Not an evolution with big innovations, but a correct remake. This is the best definition for Star Ocean: Second Evolution, a very suitable game for RPG fans if they hadn't still played one of the best and most innovative titles for PlayStation.
If you're into old-school RPGs, then its dose of sci-fi fantasy is good enough to bring a smile to a Klingon's face. [May 2009, p.69]
Quite formidable among other PSP offerings. Unless you hated First Departure, this one is definitely worth a try.
The biggest fault of Star Ocean: The Second Evolution is that there's almost no conflict. Everybody in the game is polite.
In just less than 6 months apart, Squareenix remakes the Star Ocean 2 game for the PSP. Fans who loved the original will love this new remake as it includes a few new changes, new graphic interface and more fluid animation than its PS1 version. Other than that nothing much noting other than the new remixed Original sound track and a few new additions such as remade Cutscenes.
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I really wish I could like the Star Ocean games as much as the next person, but they keep doing this obnoxious thing where they tease a bunch of sci-fi stuff, and we just end up with generic JRPG land. It's a real shame too because getting a mix of characters you want in your party and having different types of adventures and character endings is super super cool!Star Ocean always sets itself up to be a Sci-Fi type of RPG, from the original one to here, and while I understand that we eventually get there, the world itself is just so blatantly generic that it's honestly not worth the pay off. I truly mean this as some that as played the first game and the second, I don't think either of them are good, and largely it has to do with no planetary travel and lack of sci-fi elements. For the most part Sci-fi elements are introduced 2/3 the way through the games, and often in a way that can be liked to magic. It really is a mess with how generic literally everything feels about this game, and it makes me sad that we do have some honestly good ideas and basic combat here to work with, but as a story Star Ocean 2 still **** wise, Star Ocean 2 does a better job with it's overall cast of characters, and with several characters being missable or only obtainable through certain means, Star Ocean 2 can be a pretty unique experience. While I think that some requirements for certain characters can be more than a chore to get, it certainly is interesting to see your cast grow the way you want it, and if you already have knowledge of how the original worked, you can plan ahead and get the members you want through guides, otherwise it will probably be a headache.Second Evolution doesn't do much to switch up combat or skill based stuff, and while that means it's familiar, it's also got the same kind of flaws the original does. Some of these skills are just not explained to you very well, are next to useless, or effect your character in such a way that it could be a game changer. The problem mainly being you have to use a guide or experiment with it a lot to get exactly what you want, and while that's neat, once you spend the points, you can't unspend them.Star Ocean just asks so much out of any given player with all the research and experience you need to play them, and what you get in return is mostly a generic JRPG setting with some sort of sci-fi twist in the end. I'm sure some people love these games very much, but for me they were just tiring, boring, and honestly not worth my time. Cute girls tho.
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Summary Following the exploits of humankind’s journey across the stars, the STAR OCEAN saga comes to life in the completely remastered STAR OCEAN: Second Evolution, exclusively for the PSP system. Now with a revised game engine, an improved battle system and fully voiced, all-new animated scenes displayed in 16:9 widescreen, players can experien...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- PSP
- PlayStation Vita
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation 3
Initial Release Date: Jan 19, 2009
Developer:
- TOSE
Publisher: Square Enix
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