Star Ocean: The Second Story R is receiving generally favorable reviews, with a score of 86 on Metacritic and 86 on OpenCritic. It is a remake of the second game in the Star Ocean series and a favorite among many fans. The remake has piqued players’ and fans’ interest in how it presents a blend of modernity and retro elements while keeping the essence of the origianl game.
RPGfan stated, ‘I can’t think of a remake of a game that feels more definitive than this one. All fans of the original deserve to play Star Ocean: The Second Story R, and so does everyone else’ giving it a score of 92/100.
While most reviewers praised the graphical and musical aspects of the game, they also noted the difficulty spikes and clunky mechanics. Nevertheless, the general consensus is that this is a cult classic brought back to its fans in a faithfully faithful way. Here are some of the reviews for the game, which is set to release on November 2nd.
Star Ocean: The Second Story R Reviews:
Press Start – James Berich 9.5/10
RPGfan – Izzy Parsons 92/100
Destructoid – Andrea Shearon 9/10
Nintendo Life – Mitch Vogel 9/10
Push Square – Robert Ramsey 8/10
Gamespot – George Yang 8/10
Star Ocean The Second Sotry is a highly acclaimed second instalment in the Star Ocean series, and it returns as Star Ocean: The Second Story R. Brought to life with a unique 2.5D aesthetic, which fuses 2D pixel characters and 3D environments, this remake includes everything that made the original release so great while adding new elements too.
The players are going to experience new battle mechanics, full Japanese and English voice overs, original and re-arranged music, fast-travel and so much more! Discover the definitive version of a classic but modernized JRPG that’s perfect for newcomers and long-time fans alike.
