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Star Ocean The Second Story R - Nintendo Switch

Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 164 reviews

$29.99

Star Ocean The Second Story R - Nintendo Switch

ESRB Rating: T (Teen 13+)
SKU: 6550485
$29.99
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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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Customers praise Star Ocean The Second Story R, especially highlighting the updated graphics and overall performance. Many appreciate that it is a well-done remake with an engaging story. The music and combat system also receive positive feedback.

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