4.2
5
48 ratings
Star Ocean The Second Story R Review: 56 Ratings, Pros and Cons
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Star Ocean The Second Story R review : With an average rating of 4.2/5, you can buy Star Ocean The Second Story R with your eyes closed (or almost). The opinions of the testers seem unanimous !
Star Ocean The Second Story R ratings
48 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad,
Average rating: 4.2/5.
Source: https://www.commentChoisir.fr
| 5/5 N-Gamz | 9.5/10 Press Start | 9.35/10 Pizza Fria | 9.2/10 3RD Strike |
| 9.2/10 Naturalborngamers.it | 9/10 wccftech | 9/10 Shacknews | 9/10 Vandal |
| 9/10 Nintendoros | 9/10 Nintendo Life | 4.5/5 Geek Generation | 4.5/5 Hardcore Gamer |
| 4.5/5 RPGamer | 9/10 Niche Gamer | 90/100 COGconnected | 8.8/10 Nintendo-Town |
| 88/100 GamerClick | 8.8/10 NerdMovieProductions | 87/100 Games.ch | 8.5/10 Multiplayer.it |
| 8.5/10 The Games Machine | 8.5/10 Checkpoint Gaming | 8.5/10 Nintendo World Report | 8.5/10 LevelUp |
| 8.5/10 GBATemp | 8.5/10 PlaySense | 8.5/10 Beyond Gaming | 8.5/10 PC Invasion |
| 8.5/10 Coplanet | 8.4/10 Hinsusta | 8.4/10 GeekCulture | 8/10 Push Square |
| 8/10 ActuGaming | 8/10 VideoChums | 8/10 4WeAreGamers | 8/10 GamersGlobal |
| 4/5 Geeks By Girls | 4/5 GodIsAGeek | 4/5 Outerhaven Productions | 7.8/10 Geeko |
| 7.8/10 GameSoul | 7.7/10 Game-eXperience.it | 7.5/10 GamesVillage | 7/10 GameKult.com |
| 70/100 Gaming Trend | 7/10 GameLove |
6 Preview or review without rating: Console Creatures, CoupleOfGamer, JeuxVideo.com, TierraGamer, Vida Extra, SerialGamer
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5
5
N-Gamz
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 01/11/2023 - [read the full review on N-Gamz]
9.5
10
Press Start
Incredible Visual Overhaul
Thoughtful QoL Improvements
Expanded Battle System
Robust Skills And Crafting Systems
Thoughtful QoL Improvements
Expanded Battle System
Robust Skills And Crafting Systems
New English Dub Is Spotty
reviewed at 01/11/2023 - [read the full review on Press Start]
9.35
10
Pizza Fria
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 01/11/2023 - [read the full review on Pizza Fria]
9.2
10
3RD Strike
Fun combat with great character building
HD-2D looking at its best
HD-2D looking at its best
Bad: slower story progression
reviewed at 26/11/2023 - [read the full review on 3RD Strike]
9.2
10
Naturalborngamers.it
Intriguing plot and fantastic development.
Beautiful and highly exploratory gaming world.
The battles are very fun and full of action.
Our choices influence the plot, with no less than 99 possible endings.
Many possibilities to strengthen our characters.
Original soundtrack of a sublime creation, which highlights the epic journey of the different phases of the adventure.
Beautiful and highly exploratory gaming world.
The battles are very fun and full of action.
Our choices influence the plot, with no less than 99 possible endings.
Many possibilities to strengthen our characters.
Original soundtrack of a sublime creation, which highlights the epic journey of the different phases of the adventure.
Many specialties are served as accompaniments and may cause confusion.
reviewed at 05/12/2023 - [read the full review on Naturalborngamers.it]
9
10
wccftech
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 01/11/2023 - [read the full review on wccftech]
9
10
Shacknews
Beautiful reconstruction of visuals and sound
Much of the game is voiced with good delivery
Character art is more gorgeous and vibrant than ever
Combat saw a large number of upgrades
Formations matter so much more in the remake
Specialty skills also feel like they matter far more
Private Actions are more enjoyable with new art and voices
Much of the game is voiced with good delivery
Character art is more gorgeous and vibrant than ever
Combat saw a large number of upgrades
Formations matter so much more in the remake
Specialty skills also feel like they matter far more
Private Actions are more enjoyable with new art and voices
Leveling is grindy without boosters
No way to easily experiment with new attacks/spells
Some voice lines sound humdrum
No way to easily experiment with new attacks/spells
Some voice lines sound humdrum
reviewed at 01/01/1970 - [read the full review on Shacknews]
9
10
Vandal
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 01/11/2023 - [read the full review on Vandal]
9
10
Nintendoros
A great story.
Addictive gameplay.
Exquisite graphics.
Addictive gameplay.
Exquisite graphics.
Sometimes, the pace of the story becomes somewhat irregular.
reviewed at 01/11/2023 - [read the full review on Nintendoros]
9
10
Nintendo Life
Fast-paced combat system
Lot of replayability
Remixed soundtrack sounds great
New visual style is incredible
Excellent story
Lot of replayability
Remixed soundtrack sounds great
New visual style is incredible
Excellent story
Default difficulty is too easy
Skill system feels overly complicated
Skill system feels overly complicated
reviewed at 01/11/2023 - [read the full review on Nintendo Life]
4.5
5
Geek Generation
The voices in Japanese (2 available modes)
The French subtitles
The music recomposed by Mr. Sukuraba
The new character and set designs.
A magnificent remake
The French subtitles
The music recomposed by Mr. Sukuraba
The new character and set designs.
A magnificent remake
No button to run.
reviewed at 23/11/2023 - [read the full review on Geek Generation]
4.5
5
Hardcore Gamer
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 27/11/2023 - [read the full review on Hardcore Gamer]
4.5
5
RPGamer
Gorgeous graphical overhaul
New Assault attacks add a nice touch to combat
Much more accessible to newcomers
New Assault attacks add a nice touch to combat
Much more accessible to newcomers
Much simpler than the original version of the game
Story is convoluted at times
Claude and Rena didn't kiss in my ending
Story is convoluted at times
Claude and Rena didn't kiss in my ending
reviewed at 28/11/2023 - [read the full review on RPGamer]
9
10
Niche Gamer
The 3D reimagining of the prerendered backgrounds are beautiful and faithful
Two possible protagonists with unique situations and exclusive party members
Tons of endings, post-game content, and customization options that foster replay value
Delightful fishing at any water source and tons of UI and gameplay enhancements and New Game
+
Original soundtrack options
Two possible protagonists with unique situations and exclusive party members
Tons of endings, post-game content, and customization options that foster replay value
Delightful fishing at any water source and tons of UI and gameplay enhancements and New Game
+
Original soundtrack options
Mission markers and waypoints on the map give away any sense of discovery from the original
The story in the final act of the game is still rushed
Slow paced beginning
The story in the final act of the game is still rushed
Slow paced beginning
reviewed at 30/11/2023 - [read the full review on Niche Gamer]
90
100
COGconnected
Engaging story
Gorgeous art
Slick combat
Incredibly immersive
Gorgeous art
Slick combat
Incredibly immersive
Camera?s still annoying
Text display is too small
Text display is too small
reviewed at 21/12/2023 - [read the full review on COGconnected]
8.8
10
Nintendo-Town
Une réalisation surprenante et propre
Une belle introduction en animation
Le choix des illustrations des personnages
Techniquement très solide en TV et portable
Arrangements de l?OST de très bonne facture
Le choix entre l?OST originale et les arrangements
Choix et personnalisation possible du doublage japonais
Doublage anglais de bonne facture
Un système en temps réel toujours jouissif
Les ruptures et les assauts pour plus de dynamisme
Un système toujours très riche à exploiter
Des options de confort bienvenues
Une durée de vie très bonne
Un scénario avec de bons rebondissements
Les différents points de vue entre Claude et Rena
Le système d?Action Privée pour différentes fins de personnage
Une bonne rejouabilité pour avoir toutes les histoires et points de vue
Une traduction française !
Une belle introduction en animation
Le choix des illustrations des personnages
Techniquement très solide en TV et portable
Arrangements de l?OST de très bonne facture
Le choix entre l?OST originale et les arrangements
Choix et personnalisation possible du doublage japonais
Doublage anglais de bonne facture
Un système en temps réel toujours jouissif
Les ruptures et les assauts pour plus de dynamisme
Un système toujours très riche à exploiter
Des options de confort bienvenues
Une durée de vie très bonne
Un scénario avec de bons rebondissements
Les différents points de vue entre Claude et Rena
Le système d?Action Privée pour différentes fins de personnage
Une bonne rejouabilité pour avoir toutes les histoires et points de vue
Une traduction française !
Un mélange visuel qui peut toujours dérouter
La carte du monde vide, témoignage d?une ancienne époque
Un système de ciblage claqué au sol, des imprécisions
Quelques éléments du système complexe et peu attirant dans la présentation
Du coup, ça manque encore de quelques éléments de confort
Certains diront que des éléments du récit sont convenus et génériques
La carte du monde vide, témoignage d?une ancienne époque
Un système de ciblage claqué au sol, des imprécisions
Quelques éléments du système complexe et peu attirant dans la présentation
Du coup, ça manque encore de quelques éléments de confort
Certains diront que des éléments du récit sont convenus et génériques
reviewed at 03/11/2023 - [read the full review on Nintendo-Town]
88
100
GamerClick
Star Ocean in its best version
Attention paid to every aspect of the reconstruction.
Very deep gameplay system
Attention paid to every aspect of the reconstruction.
Very deep gameplay system
A bit stretched ending.
reviewed at 13/11/2023 - [read the full review on GamerClick]
8.8
10
NerdMovieProductions
Excellent marriage between 2D sprites and 3D backgrounds.
Still today, one of the best JRPGs of all time.
The remake adds a lot of new content.
Still today, one of the best JRPGs of all time.
The remake adds a lot of new content.
The progression and exploration of dungeons remain linear.
Group engagement system not intuitive.
Some inconsistencies in the narrative due to time.
Group engagement system not intuitive.
Some inconsistencies in the narrative due to time.
reviewed at 28/11/2023 - [read the full review on NerdMovieProductions]
87
100
Games.ch
Always captivating story
Sympathetic and well-written characters
Many possibilities for customizing game characters.
Great combat system
Innovations integrate in an organic way.
Magnificent new graphic style and soundtrack
Sympathetic and well-written characters
Many possibilities for customizing game characters.
Great combat system
Innovations integrate in an organic way.
Magnificent new graphic style and soundtrack
Staging of the obsolete story
Sometimes confusing fights.
Some balancing issues
The game design has aged partly in an unsatisfactory manner.
Sometimes confusing fights.
Some balancing issues
The game design has aged partly in an unsatisfactory manner.
reviewed at 10/10/2023 - Star Ocean: The Second Story R - Vorschau / Preview [read the full review on Games.ch]
[87/100] reviewed at 12/11/2023 - Test Star Ocean: The Second Story R - Test / [read the full review on Games.ch]
[87/100] reviewed at 12/11/2023 - Test Star Ocean: The Second Story R - Test / [read the full review on Games.ch]
8.5
10
Multiplayer.it
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 01/11/2023 - [read the full review on Multiplayer.it]
8.5
10
The Games Machine
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 01/11/2023 - [read the full review on The Games Machine]
8.5
10
Checkpoint Gaming
A beautiful story where fantasy and science fiction combine
Pixel character art that makes the cast truly pop off the screen
Deep and meaningful RPG progression
Real-time combat that will keep you on your toes
Pixel character art that makes the cast truly pop off the screen
Deep and meaningful RPG progression
Real-time combat that will keep you on your toes
Some will find the start a little slow
One or two quality-of-life additions could've been implemented better
One or two quality-of-life additions could've been implemented better
reviewed at 01/11/2023 - [read the full review on Checkpoint Gaming]
8.5
10
Nintendo World Report
Deep and varied skills and specialties systems
Excellent soundtrack
Gorgeous visuals
Excellent soundtrack
Gorgeous visuals
Long Switch load times
Slow story pace early on
Slow story pace early on
reviewed at 01/11/2023 - [read the full review on Nintendo World Report]
8.5
10
LevelUp
A completely renovated classic
The graphic improvements make it look like a modern RPG.
Simple combat system
It features improvements in quality of life, a more dynamic interface, and new characters.
It includes different versions of voices, music, and illustrations for the characters.
The graphic improvements make it look like a modern RPG.
Simple combat system
It features improvements in quality of life, a more dynamic interface, and new characters.
It includes different versions of voices, music, and illustrations for the characters.
Irregular difficulty
You can finish the game without changing characters.
If you abuse the skills and arts system, things become very easy.
The story is predictable and a bit simplistic.
The system to prevent attacks is somewhat confusing.
You can finish the game without changing characters.
If you abuse the skills and arts system, things become very easy.
The story is predictable and a bit simplistic.
The system to prevent attacks is somewhat confusing.
reviewed at 04/11/2023 - [read the full review on LevelUp]
8.5
10
GBATemp
2.5D aesthetics are perfectly suited for such a remake
Streamlined, more approachable gameplay of remake
Original plot with branching paths
Streamlined, more approachable gameplay of remake
Original plot with branching paths
Real-time combat approach can feel chaotic Learning curve to game?s numerous mechanics
reviewed at 06/11/2023 - [read the full review on GBATemp]
8.5
10
PlaySense
Captivating characters
New additions to the battle.
A lot of variation in skills.
Visual presentation
The story is entertaining...
New additions to the battle.
A lot of variation in skills.
Visual presentation
The story is entertaining...
...but contains some clichés and the antagonist takes a long time to appear.
The basic of the fight remains to press the buttons.
The basic of the fight remains to press the buttons.
reviewed at 07/11/2023 - [read the full review on PlaySense]
8.5
10
Beyond Gaming
Visual style
Funny characters
A lot of content
Improvements in quality of life
Funny characters
A lot of content
Improvements in quality of life
Too many team members are optional.
Fights
Fights
reviewed at 10/11/2023 - [read the full review on Beyond Gaming]
8.5
10
PC Invasion
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 27/11/2023 - [read the full review on PC Invasion]
8.5
10
Coplanet
Fresh and fun gameplay
A good mix of fantasy and science fiction.
Many skills and options...
Graphically, a quality work.
A good mix of fantasy and science fiction.
Many skills and options...
Graphically, a quality work.
Special movements so spectacular that they blur the vision.
which, however, make the initial learning not trivial.
Dungeons may not be too complex, very linear except for a few cases.
which, however, make the initial learning not trivial.
Dungeons may not be too complex, very linear except for a few cases.
reviewed at 12/12/2023 - [read the full review on Coplanet]
8.4
10
Hinsusta
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 08/09/2023 - [Preview] Star Ocean: The Second Story R [read the full review on Hinsusta]
[8.4/10] reviewed at 01/11/2023 - Star Ocean: The Second Story R: im Test (PS5) [read the full review on Hinsusta]
[8.4/10] reviewed at 01/11/2023 - Star Ocean: The Second Story R: im Test (PS5) [read the full review on Hinsusta]
8.4
10
GeekCulture
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 10/11/2023 - [read the full review on GeekCulture]
8
10
Push Square
A classic RPG made better
Graphics overhaul works shockingly well
Action combat holds up, mostly
Loads of excellent QoL improvements
Endearing, interesting characters
Some superb music
Graphics overhaul works shockingly well
Action combat holds up, mostly
Loads of excellent QoL improvements
Endearing, interesting characters
Some superb music
Storytelling can feel dated
Skills and traits system is overwrought
Battle balance is off at times
Skills and traits system is overwrought
Battle balance is off at times
reviewed at 01/11/2023 - [read the full review on Push Square]
8
10
ActuGaming
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 01/11/2023 - [read the full review on ActuGaming]
8
10
VideoChums
Gorgeous visual upgrade that looks fantastic for modern consoles
Familiar combat with fresh mechanics
Huge adventure with loads of content
Familiar combat with fresh mechanics
Huge adventure with loads of content
Certain bosses are still super-annoying
Some dungeons can be perplexingly tedious
English voice acting ranges wildly in quality
Some dungeons can be perplexingly tedious
English voice acting ranges wildly in quality
reviewed at 01/11/2023 - [read the full review on VideoChums]
8
10
4WeAreGamers
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 02/11/2023 - [read the full review on 4WeAreGamers]
8
10
GamersGlobal
Individually adjustable difficulty level
Almost no random battles.
Generous distribution of storage points
Fast and comfortable travel system
Integrated tutorial
Integrated database & Backlog
Approximately 50 hours of gameplay and New Game
+.
Extremely varied history
Many playable characters
99 unlockable epilogue variations
Partially complex riddles in the dungeons.
Complex skills system
Great improvement of the classic
Bright and diverse places
Superb 2.5D appearance for dungeons, locations, and the outside world.
Very varied music
Automatic acceleration and jump features for sequences.
Almost no random battles.
Generous distribution of storage points
Fast and comfortable travel system
Integrated tutorial
Integrated database & Backlog
Approximately 50 hours of gameplay and New Game
+.
Extremely varied history
Many playable characters
99 unlockable epilogue variations
Partially complex riddles in the dungeons.
Complex skills system
Great improvement of the classic
Bright and diverse places
Superb 2.5D appearance for dungeons, locations, and the outside world.
Very varied music
Automatic acceleration and jump features for sequences.
No free registration.
Underreported complex skills system
Combat magic is still too weak.
Unbalanced characters, few good variations (it is better to keep the same 4 characters as in the original).
The pixelated characters appear faded in some places.
Only in English and Japanese.
Underreported complex skills system
Combat magic is still too weak.
Unbalanced characters, few good variations (it is better to keep the same 4 characters as in the original).
The pixelated characters appear faded in some places.
Only in English and Japanese.
[8/10] reviewed at 07/11/2023 - Test: Star Ocean - The Second Story 2 [read the full review on GamersGlobal]
[8/10] reviewed at 07/11/2023 - Test: Star Ocean - The Second Story R [read the full review on GamersGlobal]
[8/10] reviewed at 07/11/2023 - Test: Star Ocean - The Second Story R [read the full review on GamersGlobal]
4
5
Geeks By Girls
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 24/11/2023 - [read the full review on Geeks By Girls]
4
5
GodIsAGeek
Still a great game over twenty years later
The HD 2D visuals are stunning
The voice acting and remastered music is fantastic
Is seriously replayable for die hards
The HD 2D visuals are stunning
The voice acting and remastered music is fantastic
Is seriously replayable for die hards
Has a few clunky mechanics that feel dated
The story is a bit hokey
The story is a bit hokey
reviewed at 01/12/2023 - [read the full review on GodIsAGeek]
4
5
Outerhaven Productions
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
[4/5] reviewed at 16/11/2023 - Test Star Ocean The Second Story R ? A Classic RPG Beautifully Reborn [read the full review on Outerhaven Productions]
[4/5] reviewed at 16/11/2023 - Test Star Ocean The Second Story R (Switch) ? A Classic RPG Beautifully Reborn [read the full review on Outerhaven Productions]
[4/5] reviewed at 16/11/2023 - Test Star Ocean The Second Story R (Switch) ? A Classic RPG Beautifully Reborn [read the full review on Outerhaven Productions]
7.8
10
Geeko
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 02/11/2023 - [read the full review on Geeko]
7.8
10
GameSoul
The return of a classic now modernized.
The choice of Pixel Art in 3D scenarios is successful.
The new dialogues have made the events even more interesting.
Stratified and strategic combat system at the right time...
The choice of Pixel Art in 3D scenarios is successful.
The new dialogues have made the events even more interesting.
Stratified and strategic combat system at the right time...
... which could however generate some small frustrations.
The difficulty curve could be quite steep.
The difficulty curve could be quite steep.
reviewed at 07/11/2023 - [read the full review on GameSoul]
7.7
10
Game-eXperience.it
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 03/11/2023 - [read the full review on Game-eXperience.it]
7.5
10
GamesVillage
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 01/11/2023 - [read the full review on GamesVillage]
7
10
GameKult.com
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 01/11/2023 - [read the full review on GameKult.com]
70
100
Gaming Trend
Tons of customization
Very replayable
Amazing visuals
Very replayable
Amazing visuals
Energy Nede really falls off
Actors clearly lack context for most dialogue
Wonky translation
Actors clearly lack context for most dialogue
Wonky translation
reviewed at 01/11/2023 - [read the full review on Gaming Trend]
7
10
GameLove
The visual remake
A solid adventure
The blending of genres
Enhanced and explosive fights
The different endings
About forty hours of gameplay
A solid adventure
The blending of genres
Enhanced and explosive fights
The different endings
About forty hours of gameplay
The sequences in the menus
A wavering difficulty
A bit slow to start according to personal preferences.
Sometimes heroes can be a little too naive.
A wavering difficulty
A bit slow to start according to personal preferences.
Sometimes heroes can be a little too naive.
reviewed at 22/11/2023 - [read the full review on GameLove]
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not scored
Console CreaturesTakes a gorgeous retro game and give it an incredible 2.5D makeover
The cast of characters is the best Star Ocean has to offer
The new musical arrangement is incredible, adding more emotion and depth to already excellent tracks
The new combat changes make a world of difference
The cast of characters is the best Star Ocean has to offer
The new musical arrangement is incredible, adding more emotion and depth to already excellent tracks
The new combat changes make a world of difference
Keeping the PSP dub feels like a sleight and detracts from the overall package
reviewed at 01/11/2023 - [read the full review on Console Creatures]
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not scored
CoupleOfGamerNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 01/11/2023 - [read the full review on CoupleOfGamer]
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not scored
JeuxVideo.comNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 01/11/2023 - [read the full review on JeuxVideo.com]
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not scored
TierraGamerNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 01/11/2023 - [read the full review on TierraGamer]
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not scored
Vida ExtraThe proud renovation of the game that was given to him.
The fights are very entertaining.
The two stories and their multiple unlockable endings.
The fights are very entertaining.
The two stories and their multiple unlockable endings.
The story may seem a bit simple at first.
Mastering specialties is a bit complicated.
Dodging in battles could have been improved.
Mastering specialties is a bit complicated.
Dodging in battles could have been improved.
reviewed at 11/11/2023 - [read the full review on Vida Extra]
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not scored
SerialGamerNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 26/02/2024 - [read the full review on SerialGamer]
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