Star Ocean: The Second Story R

The acclaimed second installment in the STAR OCEAN series returns as STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R.

With unique 2.5D aesthetics that blend 2D characters and 3D environments, this remake offers everything that made the original stand out while adding new facets!

Experience new combat mechanics, full Japanese and English dubbing, original and remastered music, fast travel, and much more! Discover the ultimate take on a modernized JRPG classic that's perfect for both newcomers and die-hard fans.

STORY

Space Day 366 – A Federation officer lands on a mystical planet. He is looking for a way home and meets a young girl who draws him into the salvation of her people, as an ancient prophecy foretold ...

Choose your path and witness an awakening destiny.

Features

• Fantasy and science fiction come together in a unique graphic style
The world of STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R, with dangerous dungeons and bustling cities, is depicted in a beautiful 2.5D style that combines 3D graphics with nostalgic 2D pixel characters.
• Experience the story with two protagonists
Start your journey with Claude or Rena. Your choice will affect the prospects and allies you can recruit.
Get to know party members with the unique Private Actions system, create relationships, and unlock different endings.
Also, new character illustrations were created by Yukihiro Kajimoto, the longtime artist of the series.
• Thrilling, explosive battles!
Experience the fast-paced combat system and use new mechanics to strategically defeat enemies.
"Break" your opponents by dealing constant damage, and let your allies follow up with an attack action for massive damage.
• Pair powerful equipment with a huge number of skills
Customize your party's progress with a variety of skills such as cooking, painting, forging, and many more. Level up the special levels and master the advanced item creation system to gain the ultimate gear with various effects.
• Japanese and English voice acting
All event scenes are now fully voiced with the same voice actors from the original game. In addition, the dialogue of STAR OCEAN: SECOND EVOLUTION (2008) can be selected.
• An iconic, rearranged soundtrack by Motoi Sakuraba
All songs were newly composed and recorded by ensembles. Discovery and movie scenes also have new shots that present them even better.
• 3 levels of difficulty
Choose EARTH for a relaxing journey, GALAXY for an enjoyable challenge, or UNIVERSE if you're brave enough to test your skills.