Underplayed Gems

Star Ocean: Till the End of Time (2003)

Star Ocean: Till the End of Time cover
Developer
tri-Ace
Publisher
Square Enix, Enix
Platforms
PlayStation 4, PlayStation 2
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Rating
4.5 of 5, 36 player ratings
Where to get it
PlayStation Store

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How it feels

A sweeping sci-fi RPG that pulls you through a grand, fast-moving adventure with real-time battles and a world that constantly expands in scope.

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About

Released as "Star Ocean 3: Till the End of Time" in 2003 by Enix before they merged with Squaresoft, the game was re-released under the name "Star Ocean: Till the End of Time" as a remastered version by Square Enix in 2004.

What players say

A JRPG remembered for a forward-thinking real-time battle system and a notorious late-game plot twist that splits players between admiration and bewilderment. It feels ambitious but dragged down by dated dungeon design.

Screenshots

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