Review Star Ocean The Second Story R PS5 A Near Perfect Example of a Remake Done Right
Integrity and faithfulness.
Many would argue that Star Ocean: The Second Story — originally released for the PS1 all the way back in 1998 — is the pinnacle of the long-running RPG series, and we'd be tempted to agree. In some ways it does feel like it nails the core themes of the franchise, as sci-fi technology clashes with medieval fantasy — and so we're pleased to report that Star Ocean The Second Story R, a faithful remake, is the best version of a classic.
On a surface level, this revival overhauls the game's visuals with 3D environments and all-new lighting effects, and the result is a genuinely pretty adventure that blends old and new. Characters — from party members to monsters — are still represented through 2D sprites, but the whole style meshes shockingly well.
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