Star Ocean: The Last Hope

1. AbiB.

   Mar 2, 2009

   10

   Definitely the best star ocean along with Star Ocean 2! The battle system couldn't get any better than this really. And the graphics Definitely the best star ocean along with Star Ocean 2! The battle system couldn't get any better than this really. And the graphics just WOWed me! this game is up there on the top of the list as long as graphic is concerned on current generation console. I love how the atmosphere this time, really keeps on the sci-fi feels as it should be. Unlike SO3, where half of the game were set on medieval setting (Really, it's suppose to be a space opera for god's sake!) anyway, i'm really glad they make it right this time! Did i say i love this game?… Expand

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2. batmoon7

   Dec 11, 2011

   10

   Fantastic game!! Beautiful planet and great sound effects! I finish the game in 150 hours!! One of the best rpg i never played. Sorry for myFantastic game!! Beautiful planet and great sound effects! I finish the game in 150 hours!! One of the best rpg i never played. Sorry for my english...i'm italian!… Expand

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4. MATTW

   Mar 3, 2009

   9

   The newest installment of Star Ocean does indeed deliver. The open environments are large enough to make you feel like you're in a new The newest installment of Star Ocean does indeed deliver. The open environments are large enough to make you feel like you're in a new place each time you move along in the story, but small enough to lead you to your destination fairly quickly if you are not a grinder. The story line is slow, like most JRPG's, but excellent once it reaches fruition. This game absolutely blows the last few action rpgs that have been released for 360 out of the water. The combat system, story line, graphics, over all game-play, cut-scene animation, and even awkward dialogue prove far superior to the likes of Tales of Vesperia or Infinite Undiscovery. While this game doesn't stand up to other semi-recent titles like Lost Odyssey or Eternal Sonata, it easily and rightfully earns my mark as a 9 out of 10; a must play for any 360 rpg freak!… Expand

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5. RyanS.

   Aug 27, 2009

   8

   Great game! Numerous cut scenes with great graphics. I LIKE the Dubbing!!! I thought the actors were fine and I far prefer the dubs than Great game! Numerous cut scenes with great graphics. I LIKE the Dubbing!!! I thought the actors were fine and I far prefer the dubs than having to read everything!!! Too much fighting, and the leveling up process threw the pace of the game off. Had to back track and fight 50 battles just be able to beat the boss... Not cool Major Story gap at the end (WTF).… Expand

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6. TroyP.

   Jun 4, 2009

   7

   I am enjoying the game. The good: great gameplay! The bad: bad voice acting, weak story, no really cool characters. Infinite Undiscovery I am enjoying the game. The good: great gameplay! The bad: bad voice acting, weak story, no really cool characters. Infinite Undiscovery (another Tri-Ace game) had a WAY better story and better characters, but this has better gameplay. Its fun, but the story is not emotionally moving like Lost Odyssey's story or Infinite Undiscovery's story. I feel no emotional attachment to the characters. But this game is WAY better than Last Remnant in every way, in my opinion. Ok, I was just trying to give readers some perspective by comparing Star Ocean to other recent RPGs on the Xbox 360. I like RPGs for their story and gameplay. This delivers with its gameplay, fails with its story.… Expand

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7. thelawgiver

   Mar 9, 2011

   5

   This is standard JRPG fare with nothing too special to rave about. Graphics are nice and combat is fun, but the whole experience becomesThis is standard JRPG fare with nothing too special to rave about. Graphics are nice and combat is fun, but the whole experience becomes tiresome and repetitive pretty quickly. The game is very poorly written and equally poorly voice acted. Some (okay, most) of the characters are downright obnoxious. Cut scenes, while sometimes visually stunning, can be incredibly boring and over 30 minutes long. Luckily, you can skip them and get a short, sweet summary of their contents. The "side quests" (i.e. fetch missions) add no substance. The item creation system is unwieldy. Dungeons seem unnecessarily drawn out. Save points are all an hour apart, and you never seem to be near one when you want to stop playing (i.e. in the middle of a really long, drawn out dungeon). Combat can be fun, but is very repetitive. You'll almost always only use the main character, as you don't have to use anyone else to win battles. Bosses are challenging, but it's very easy to grind and over-level. The game attempts to add a second layer to the level system, with characters being able to switch between a combat-friendly "mode" and a magic-friendly "mode," but each character is already so pigeon-holed into one role or the other that it's pretty pointless. Overall, this is an okay game with some interesting ideas, but it suffers from a very poorly executed central plot and extreme repetition.… Expand

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8. Gastel71

   Aug 8, 2012

   0

   Honestly I can't imagine how anyone on this world could like this game. It's the worst bunch of clichés you'll ever find in a game.Honestly I can't imagine how anyone on this world could like this game. It's the worst bunch of clichés you'll ever find in a game. Game-play mechanics are old, unimaginative, boring and poorly executed but the story and the characters...omg... story and characters are something unbelievable. I think that even an 8 years old kid should find the story offensive. This game should be played by everyone only to see how bad a bad game can be :) It's also so long and pretentious that it deserves the title of one of the worst games ever made.… Expand

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