Star Ocean: The Second Story R - Guides

JRPG
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 85 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
Released
November 2, 2023
ESRB
T
Developer(s)
Gemdrops, Inc.
Publisher(s)
Square Enix
Engine
unity
Franchise
Star Ocean

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL

The highly acclaimed second instalment in the STAR OCEAN series, returns as STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R.

Brought to life with a unique 2.5D aesthetic, which fuses 2D pixel characters and 3D environments, this remake includes everything that made the original release so great while adding new elements too!

Experience new battle mechanics, full Japanese and English voice overs, original and re-arranged music, fast-travel and so much more! Discover the definitive version of a classic but modernized JRPG that’s perfect for newcomers and long-time fans alike.

Space Date 366 - A Federation officer finds himself transported to a mystical planet. While searching for a way home, an encounter with a young girl draws him into a quest to save her people, just as an ancient prophecy foretold...

Choose your path and witness an awakened destiny.

Genre(s)
JRPG

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Learn what the level cap for Star Ocean: The Second Story R is and how to achieve it.

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The Aeterna Sword is one of the most powerful weapons in Star Ocean: The Second Story R; here's how to craft it.

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The Famed Sword Veinslay is one of the strongest weapons in the Star Ocean: The Second Story R, and here's to find it.

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The Magical Rasp is a powerful tool for blacksmithing in Star Ocean: The Second Story R, and players must find a hidden shop if they want to buy it.

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Star Ocean: The Second Story R - How To Recruit Welch

There's a small window of time to recruit Welch Vineyard in Star Ocean: The Second Story R; here's how to get her to join the party.

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Star Ocean: The Second Story R - How To Recruit Ernest And Opera

Opera and Ernest are missable characters in Star Ocean: The Second Story R; here's how to recruit them.

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Star Ocean: The Second Story R - How To Level Up Fast

Thanks to Specialties in Star Ocean: The Second Story R, the party can level up fast; here's how it's done.

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There are some amazing weapons that can be crafted in Star Ocean: The Second Story R, and one of the more powerful ones is the Eternal Sphere.

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Precis is a missable character in Star Ocean: The Second Story R; here's how to find and recruit her.

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The 14 Combat Skills in Star Ocean: The Second Story R can be challenging to choose from, so here is a quick guide to help players pick the best.

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The party can use giant Bunnies as mounts in Star Ocean: The Second Story R; here's how to unlock them.

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Item Creation and Specialties are the keys to building a powerful party in Star Ocean: The Second Story R.

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The question of whether there is romance in Star Ocean: The Second Story R is a little bit more complex than a yes or no answer.

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Star Ocean Protagonists of the past can be summoned into battle; here's how to Assault Actions in Star Ocean: The Second Story R.

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Star Ocean: The Second Story R - How To Get The Sword Of Marvels Early

The Sword of Marvels is an overpowered weapon for Claude that can be found early in Star Ocean: The Second Story R; here's how to get it.

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Star Ocean: Second Story R - How To Get The Thief's Glove (& Pick Pocketing Early)

To use pick pocketing Claude needs the Thief's Glove; here's how to find it in Star Ocean: Second Story R.

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Star Ocean Second Story R - How To Make FOL (Money) Fast

There are several ways to earn money in Star Ocean: The Second Story R; here are some of the best and fastest methods.

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Star Ocean: The Second Story R - Guide To Private Actions

Private Actions are vital for character development in Star Ocean: Second Story R; here's to find and trigger the events.

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Star Ocean The Second Story R is a remake of the classic Star Ocean 2, and players might not remember how long this game takes to complete.

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