A Short Review Of Playstation 3’s Star Ocean - Released At Last!
The Star Ocean franchise has been going on for a while now, and remains a quietly successful alternative to the bigger JRPGs out there. In 2009 the Xbox 360 was treated to the most recent release within the series; Star Ocean 4: The Last Hope. The title was well received, however a Playstation counterpart was not announced. Now, at last, players can purchase Playstation 3’s Star Ocean.
The release of this version is not a direct port, but instead is named the ‘international’ edition, and features some small extras. Firstly, the original Japanese voice track has been included as an option. This is often a welcome feature for those preferring their JRPGs with a bit more authenticity. Additionally, gamers can change the HUD display to reveal the original Japanese artwork for characters. Not a massive addition, but nice nonetheless.
Now the game itself, and Playstation 3’s Star Ocean can not disappoint. The title expands the combat system of previous installments in the franchise, providing a easy yet fun attack approach that is systematically levelled up as time progresses. New features such as the Rush gauge add a fresh take on the combat, rewarding quick handed gamers with additional benefits.
The plot that runs throughout Playstation 3’s Star Ocean is typically grand, as one might expect from producers Square Enix. A nice feature is the optional Private Actions, which allows players to interact amid their characters to realize a deeper sense of character development. This might not be essential to the plot, but is nice for users wanting to fully immerse themselves with the feel for the characters.
It might have taken a long time, however Playstation 3’s Star Ocean is definitely worth the wait. The visuals, while perhaps below Final Fantasy standards, are still beautiful and the plot can reward you the more you put into it. Any fans of the genre ought to definitely explore this great title.
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