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Star Ocean The Second Story R - Nintendo Switch

ESRB Rating: T (Teen 13+)
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Space Date 366 - A Federation officer finds himself transported to a mystical planet. While searching for a way home, an encounter with a girl draws him into a quest to save her people, just as an ancient prophecy foretold... Choose your path and witness an awakened destiny.
  • Details
    • Genre: Role Playing
  • Key Specs
    • ESRB Rating: T (Teen 13+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
    • Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
    • Software Format: Physical (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
  • General
    • Brand: Square Enix
    • Product Name: Star Ocean The Second Story R
    • Publisher: Square Enix
  • Game Details
    • Genre: Role Playing
  • Certifications Listings & Approvals
    • ESRB Rating: T (Teen 13+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
  • Compatibility
    • Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
    • Software Format: Physical (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
  • Requirements
    • Video Game Content Included: Full game
  • Other
    • UPC: 662248927510

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

  • Fantasy: From dangerous dungeons to bustling towns, the world of STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R is depicted in a stunning 2.5D style that combines beautiful 3D graphics with nostalgic 2D pixel characters.
  • Experience: Start your journey with either Claude or Rena. Depending on your choice, the perspectives and the allies you can recruit will change.
  • Thrilling: Enjoy fast-paced combat and use new mechanics to strategically defeat foes.
  • Skills: Customize party progression with a large selection of skills, including Cooking, Art, Metalcraft, and many more. Build up to Specialty levels and master the enhanced Item Creation system to craft ultimate equipment with different effects.
  • Required: Internet connection and download required to access additional languages and bug fixes.

Q: How does choosing between Claude and Rena affect the gameplay?

A: Choosing to start your journey as either Claude or Rena will change the perspectives and allies you can recruit throughout the game.

Q: What is the visual style of Star Ocean The Second Story R?

A: The game features a stunning 2.5D style that blends beautiful 3D environments with nostalgic 2D pixel characters.

Q: Does this game require an internet connection?

A: Yes, an internet connection and download are required for Star Ocean The Second Story R. This is necessary for accessing additional languages and bug fixes.

Q: Can I customize my character's skills in this game?

A: Yes, you can customize your party's progression with a wide variety of skills, including Cooking, Art, Metalcraft, and many more.

Q: What genre is Star Ocean The Second Story R?

A: Star Ocean The Second Story R is classified as a Role Playing game.

Q: FYI the physical switch release requires a 4GB download to play. It is not all on the cart. I don't mean a patch or update, I mean the core game doesn't fit on the cart and needs the download to play.

A: The whole game is actually on the cart. The day one update was only 833mb like the PS4 and PS5 versions. Square-Enix goofed up on their end.

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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 170 reviews

96% would recommend to a friend
Customers are sayingCustomers recognize Star Ocean The Second Story R for its well-done remake with enhanced graphics and engaging real-time combat. Many appreciate the orchestrated music, story, and overall performance on the Switch. There were no cons mentioned about the game.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
  • Graphics (66)
  • Overall Performance (19)
  • Story (12)
  • Remake (10)
  • Music (9)

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