A Short Look At Playstation 3’s Star Ocean - Released At Last!
The Star Ocean franchise has been going on for a very long time now, and is still a quietly lucrative aside to the more famous JRPGs out there. In 2009 the Xbox 360 was treated to the latest release in the series; Star Ocean 4: The Last Hope. The game was highly regarded, but a Playstation version was nowhere to be seen. Now, at last, players can purchase Playstation 3’s Star Ocean.
The release of this title is not a straight port, but instead is named the ‘international’ edition, and offers some small extras. Firstly, the original Japanese voice track has been included as an option. This can be a popular extra for those who prefer their JRPGs with a little more authenticity. Additionally, gamers are able to toggle the HUD display to reveal the initial Japanese artwork for characters. Not a huge addition, but nice all the same.
Now the title itself, and Playstation 3’s Star Ocean will not disappoint. The game expands the fighting system of earlier entries in the franchise, offering a easy but fun attack approach which is systematically levelled up as time goes on. New extras such as the Rush gauge add a fresh take on the combat, rewarding quick handed gamers with more advantages.
The storyline that runs throughout Playstation 3’s Star Ocean is typically grand, as one might anticipate from developers Square Enix. A nice addition is the optional Personal Actions, which permits gamers to interact amid their characters to realize a broader sense of character development. This may not be vital to the storyline, but is nice for those wanting to totally immerse themselves with the storyline.
It may have taken a while, but Playstation 3’s Star Ocean is unquestionably worth the delay. The visuals, while perhaps below Final Fantasy standards, are still lovely and the story can reward you the more you put into it. Any followers of the genre should definitely check out this amazing title.