The Star Ocean series has always set itself apart from other JRPGs. It wasn't just the action-based combat system, but the way it allows item customization, skill learning, and relationships with party members make it a more unique experience than many games in the same genre.
Of course, Star Ocean: The Second Story R is unmistakably classical in style and comparable to the PS1 generation Final Fantasy games. It even has a cute alternative to the Chocobo with its giant Bunnies that act as mounts, taking the party to unreachable areas and avoiding enemies on the battlefield. This guide will show players how to unlock the Bunny Mounts in Star Ocean: The Second Story R.
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Specialties to Get the Bunnies in Star Ocean: The Second Story R
Before the party can use Bunnies as mounts in Star Ocean: The Second Story R, they must invest points and time into specific skills to unlock the Super Specialty called Bunny Call. Leveling up specialties and skills costs SP, but there's a method to obtain super specialties early. Use the following steps:
- Press the Camp Menu button - Triangle on the PlayStation or X on the Switch.
- Highlight and select Improve.
- Select IC/Specialty Skills.
- Start adding skill points into Determination. Determination lowers the SP needed to level up other skills and specialties.
- Then, start putting SP into Animal Training and Whistling. This will level up the Familiar specialty.
- The party should now invest SP in the Danger Radar skill to level up Scouting. This also raises the party's STM every time they level up.
- Once the party has reached Level 1 in Scouting and 4 in Familiar, they can use the Super Specialty Call Bunny.
How to Call the Bunny in Star Ocean: The Second Story R
The party in Star Ocean: The Second Story R can now summon a Bunny as a mount to carry them to previously inaccessible areas like the mountains. Many mountains hide chests with valuable armor and accessories. The Bunny is fast, and enemies won't appear when carrying the party. Use the following steps to call the Bunny on the field.
- Leave a town or a dungeon to explore the field.
- Press the Camp Menu button - Triangle on PlayStation or X on Switch.
- Highlight and select IC/Specialty.
- Press the R1 on the PlayStation or R on the Switch to access the Super Specialties menu.
- Select Bunny Call - The success rate of calling the Bunny depends on how much the party has leveled up the Familiar specialty.
- If the party gets the reply, "It doesn't like you very much," try again until it works.
- Ten failed attempts at calling the Bunny unlocks the Tearful Bunnies trophy.
Star Ocean: The Second Story R is available now for the PC, PS4, PS5, and Switch.