A Quick Look At Playstation 3′s Star Ocean – Finally Released!
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The Star Ocean franchise has been going on for a very long time now, and is still a quietly lucrative alternative to the bigger JRPGs out there. Last year the Xbox 360 was treated to the latest release within the franchise; Star Ocean 4: The Last Hope. The game was highly regarded, but a Playstation release was not announced. Now, at last, players can find Playstation 3′s Star Ocean.
The release of this title is not a straight port, but instead is titled the ‘international’ edition, and features some small extras. Firstly, the original Japanese voice track has been included as an option. This is often a popular extra for those who prefer their JRPGs with a bit more authenticity. Additionally, gamers can toggle the HUD display to reveal the original Japanese design for characters. Not a huge extra, but welcome all the same.
Now the game itself, and Playstation 3′s Star Ocean can not disappoint. The game expands the combat system of previous installments within the franchise, giving a straightforward but enjoyable attack approach that is gradually levelled up as time goes on. New extras such as the Rush gauge add a fresh spin to the combat, rewarding fast handed gamers with further advantages.
The storyline that runs throughout Playstation 3′s Star Ocean is typically grand, as one would expect from producers Square Enix. A nice addition is the optional Private Actions, which permits users to interact among their characters to achieve a deeper sense of character development. This may not be integral to the storyline, but is nice for players wanting to completely immerse themselves with the feel for the characters.
It might have taken a while, but Playstation 3′s Star Ocean is definitely worth the delay. The graphics, while maybe below Final Fantasy standards, are still lovely and also the storyline can reward you the more you put into it. Any fans of the genre should definitely look into this nice title.
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