Underplayed Gems

STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R (2023)

STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R cover
Developer
Square Enix, Gemdrops, Inc.
Publisher
Square Enix
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, RPG
Rating
4.7 of 5, 3,954 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 24 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A modernized classic JRPG that blends retro pixel art with 3D worlds, offering a story-driven adventure with satisfying action combat.

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What players say

Players call this a faithful HD-2D remake with beautiful visuals and music, but opinions split on the story: some find it slow and tropey while others enjoy the character interactions. The crafting system is deep to the point of being overwhelming, and combat can be trivialized by spamming strong moves.

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