Star Ocean The Second Story R Review: 56 Ratings, Pros and Cons
4.2
5
48 ratings

Star Ocean The Second Story R Review: 56 Ratings, Pros and Cons

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Theses reviews and tests from Video Games magazines and websites give 48 ratings, we get this average rating to this Star Ocean product : 4.2/5.

Star Ocean The Second Story R ratings

48 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad, Average rating: 4.2/5 (84.57/100)
5/5N-Gamz
9.5/10Press Start
9.35/10Pizza Fria
9.2/103RD Strike
9.2/10Naturalborngamers.it
9/10wccftech
9/10Shacknews
9/10Vandal
9/10Nintendoros
9/10Nintendo Life
4.5/5Geek Generation
4.5/5Hardcore Gamer
4.5/5RPGamer
9/10Niche Gamer
90/100COGconnected
8.8/10Nintendo-Town
88/100GamerClick
8.8/10NerdMovieProductions
87/100Games.ch
8.5/10Multiplayer.it
8.5/10The Games Machine
8.5/10Checkpoint Gaming
8.5/10Nintendo World Report
8.5/10LevelUp
8.5/10GBATemp
8.5/10PlaySense
8.5/10Beyond Gaming
8.5/10PC Invasion
8.5/10Coplanet
8.4/10Hinsusta
8.4/10GeekCulture
8/10Push Square
8/10ActuGaming
8/10VideoChums
8/104WeAreGamers
8/10GamersGlobal
4/5Geeks By Girls
4/5GodIsAGeek
4/5Outerhaven Productions
7.8/10Geeko
7.8/10GameSoul
7.7/10Game-eXperience.it
7.5/10GamesVillage
7/10GameKult.com
70/100Gaming Trend
7/10GameLove
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5
5
N-Gamz

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 01/11/2023 -[read the full review on N-Gamz]
9.5
10
Press Start
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Press Start
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Press Start
Incredible Visual Overhaul
Thoughtful QoL Improvements
Expanded Battle System
Robust Skills And Crafting Systems
New English Dub Is Spotty
reviewed at 01/11/2023 -[read the full review on Press Start]
9.35
10
Pizza Fria

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 01/11/2023 -[read the full review on Pizza Fria]
9.2
10
3RD Strike
Fun combat with great character building
HD-2D looking at its best
Bad: slower story progression
reviewed at 26/11/2023 -[read the full review on 3RD Strike]
9.2
10
Naturalborngamers.it
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Naturalborngamers.it
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Naturalborngamers.it
Intriguing plot and fantastic development.
Beautiful and highly exploratory gaming world.
The battles are very fun and full of action.
Our choices influence the plot, with no less than 99 possible endings.
Many possibilities to strengthen our characters.
Original soundtrack of a sublime creation, which highlights the epic journey of the different phases of the adventure.
Many specialties are served as accompaniments and may cause confusion.
9
10
wccftech

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 01/11/2023 -[read the full review on wccftech]
9
10
Shacknews
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Shacknews
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Shacknews
Beautiful reconstruction of visuals and sound
Much of the game is voiced with good delivery
Character art is more gorgeous and vibrant than ever
Combat saw a large number of upgrades
Formations matter so much more in the remake
Specialty skills also feel like they matter far more
Private Actions are more enjoyable with new art and voices
Leveling is grindy without boosters
No way to easily experiment with new attacks/spells
Some voice lines sound humdrum
reviewed at 01/01/1970 -[read the full review on Shacknews]
9
10
Vandal

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 01/11/2023 -[read the full review on Vandal]
9
10
Nintendoros
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Nintendoros
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Nintendoros
A great story.
Addictive gameplay.
Exquisite graphics.
Sometimes, the pace of the story becomes somewhat irregular.
reviewed at 01/11/2023 -[read the full review on Nintendoros]
9
10
Nintendo Life
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Nintendo Life
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Nintendo Life
Fast-paced combat system
Lot of replayability
Remixed soundtrack sounds great
New visual style is incredible
Excellent story
Default difficulty is too easy
Skill system feels overly complicated
4.5
5
Geek Generation
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Geek Generation
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Geek Generation
The voices in Japanese (2 available modes)
The French subtitles
The music recomposed by Mr. Sukuraba
The new character and set designs.
A magnificent remake
No button to run.
4.5
5
Hardcore Gamer

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

4.5
5
RPGamer
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by RPGamer
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by RPGamer
Gorgeous graphical overhaul
New Assault attacks add a nice touch to combat
Much more accessible to newcomers
Much simpler than the original version of the game
Story is convoluted at times
Claude and Rena didn't kiss in my ending
reviewed at 28/11/2023 -[read the full review on RPGamer]
9
10
Niche Gamer
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Niche Gamer
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Niche Gamer
The 3D reimagining of the prerendered backgrounds are beautiful and faithful
Two possible protagonists with unique situations and exclusive party members
Tons of endings, post-game content, and customization options that foster replay value
Delightful fishing at any water source and tons of UI and gameplay enhancements and New Game
+
Original soundtrack options
Mission markers and waypoints on the map give away any sense of discovery from the original
The story in the final act of the game is still rushed
Slow paced beginning
reviewed at 30/11/2023 -[read the full review on Niche Gamer]
90
100
COGconnected
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by COGconnected
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by COGconnected
Engaging story
Gorgeous art
Slick combat
Incredibly immersive
Camera?s still annoying
Text display is too small
8.8
10
Nintendo-Town
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Nintendo-Town
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Nintendo-Town
Une réalisation surprenante et propre
Une belle introduction en animation
Le choix des illustrations des personnages
Techniquement très solide en TV et portable
Arrangements de l?OST de très bonne facture
Le choix entre l?OST originale et les arrangements
Choix et personnalisation possible du doublage japonais
Doublage anglais de bonne facture
Un système en temps réel toujours jouissif
Les ruptures et les assauts pour plus de dynamisme
Un système toujours très riche à exploiter
Des options de confort bienvenues
Une durée de vie très bonne
Un scénario avec de bons rebondissements
Les différents points de vue entre Claude et Rena
Le système d?Action Privée pour différentes fins de personnage
Une bonne rejouabilité pour avoir toutes les histoires et points de vue
Une traduction française !
Un mélange visuel qui peut toujours dérouter
La carte du monde vide, témoignage d?une ancienne époque
Un système de ciblage claqué au sol, des imprécisions
Quelques éléments du système complexe et peu attirant dans la présentation
Du coup, ça manque encore de quelques éléments de confort
Certains diront que des éléments du récit sont convenus et génériques
88
100
GamerClick
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by GamerClick
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by GamerClick
Star Ocean in its best version
Attention paid to every aspect of the reconstruction.
Very deep gameplay system
A bit stretched ending.
reviewed at 13/11/2023 -[read the full review on GamerClick]
8.8
10
NerdMovieProductions
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by NerdMovieProductions
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by NerdMovieProductions
Excellent marriage between 2D sprites and 3D backgrounds.
Still today, one of the best JRPGs of all time.
The remake adds a lot of new content.
The progression and exploration of dungeons remain linear.
Group engagement system not intuitive.
Some inconsistencies in the narrative due to time.
87
100
Games.ch
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Games.ch
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Games.ch
Always captivating story
Sympathetic and well-written characters
Many possibilities for customizing game characters.
Great combat system
Innovations integrate in an organic way.
Magnificent new graphic style and soundtrack
Staging of the obsolete story
Sometimes confusing fights.
Some balancing issues
The game design has aged partly in an unsatisfactory manner.
reviewed at 10/10/2023 -[read the full review on Games.ch]
[87/100] reviewed at 12/11/2023 -[read the full review on Games.ch]
8.5
10
Multiplayer.it

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

8.5
10
The Games Machine

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

8.5
10
Checkpoint Gaming
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Checkpoint Gaming
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Checkpoint Gaming
A beautiful story where fantasy and science fiction combine
Pixel character art that makes the cast truly pop off the screen
Deep and meaningful RPG progression
Real-time combat that will keep you on your toes
Some will find the start a little slow
One or two quality-of-life additions could've been implemented better
8.5
10
Nintendo World Report
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Nintendo World Report
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Nintendo World Report
Deep and varied skills and specialties systems
Excellent soundtrack
Gorgeous visuals
Long Switch load times
Slow story pace early on
8.5
10
LevelUp
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by LevelUp
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by LevelUp
A completely renovated classic
The graphic improvements make it look like a modern RPG.
Simple combat system
It features improvements in quality of life, a more dynamic interface, and new characters.
It includes different versions of voices, music, and illustrations for the characters.
Irregular difficulty
You can finish the game without changing characters.
If you abuse the skills and arts system, things become very easy.
The story is predictable and a bit simplistic.
The system to prevent attacks is somewhat confusing.
reviewed at 04/11/2023 -[read the full review on LevelUp]
8.5
10
GBATemp
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by GBATemp
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by GBATemp
2.5D aesthetics are perfectly suited for such a remake
Streamlined, more approachable gameplay of remake
Original plot with branching paths
Real-time combat approach can feel chaotic Learning curve to game?s numerous mechanics
reviewed at 06/11/2023 -[read the full review on GBATemp]
8.5
10
PlaySense
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by PlaySense
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by PlaySense
Captivating characters
New additions to the battle.
A lot of variation in skills.
Visual presentation
The story is entertaining...
...but contains some clichés and the antagonist takes a long time to appear.
The basic of the fight remains to press the buttons.
reviewed at 07/11/2023 -[read the full review on PlaySense]
8.5
10
Beyond Gaming
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Beyond Gaming
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Beyond Gaming
Visual style
Funny characters
A lot of content
Improvements in quality of life
Too many team members are optional.
Fights
8.5
10
PC Invasion

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 27/11/2023 -[read the full review on PC Invasion]
8.5
10
Coplanet
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Coplanet
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Coplanet
Fresh and fun gameplay
A good mix of fantasy and science fiction.
Many skills and options...
Graphically, a quality work.
Special movements so spectacular that they blur the vision.
which, however, make the initial learning not trivial.
Dungeons may not be too complex, very linear except for a few cases.
reviewed at 12/12/2023 -[read the full review on Coplanet]
8.4
10
Hinsusta

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 08/09/2023 -[read the full review on Hinsusta]
[8.4/10] reviewed at 01/11/2023 -[read the full review on Hinsusta]
8.4
10
GeekCulture

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 10/11/2023 -[read the full review on GeekCulture]
8
10
Push Square
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Push Square
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Push Square
A classic RPG made better
Graphics overhaul works shockingly well
Action combat holds up, mostly
Loads of excellent QoL improvements
Endearing, interesting characters
Some superb music
Storytelling can feel dated
Skills and traits system is overwrought
Battle balance is off at times
reviewed at 01/11/2023 -[read the full review on Push Square]
8
10
ActuGaming

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 01/11/2023 -[read the full review on ActuGaming]
8
10
VideoChums
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by VideoChums
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by VideoChums
Gorgeous visual upgrade that looks fantastic for modern consoles
Familiar combat with fresh mechanics
Huge adventure with loads of content
Certain bosses are still super-annoying
Some dungeons can be perplexingly tedious
English voice acting ranges wildly in quality
reviewed at 01/11/2023 -[read the full review on VideoChums]
8
10
4WeAreGamers

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

8
10
GamersGlobal
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by GamersGlobal
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by GamersGlobal
Individually adjustable difficulty level
Almost no random battles.
Generous distribution of storage points
Fast and comfortable travel system
Integrated tutorial
Integrated database & Backlog
Approximately 50 hours of gameplay and New Game
+.
Extremely varied history
Many playable characters
99 unlockable epilogue variations
Partially complex riddles in the dungeons.
Complex skills system
Great improvement of the classic
Bright and diverse places
Superb 2.5D appearance for dungeons, locations, and the outside world.
Very varied music
Automatic acceleration and jump features for sequences.
No free registration.
Underreported complex skills system
Combat magic is still too weak.
Unbalanced characters, few good variations (it is better to keep the same 4 characters as in the original).
The pixelated characters appear faded in some places.
Only in English and Japanese.
[8/10] reviewed at 07/11/2023 -[read the full review on GamersGlobal]
[8/10] reviewed at 07/11/2023 -[read the full review on GamersGlobal]
4
5
Geeks By Girls

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

4
5
GodIsAGeek
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by GodIsAGeek
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by GodIsAGeek
Still a great game over twenty years later
The HD 2D visuals are stunning
The voice acting and remastered music is fantastic
Is seriously replayable for die hards
Has a few clunky mechanics that feel dated
The story is a bit hokey
reviewed at 01/12/2023 -[read the full review on GodIsAGeek]
4
5
Outerhaven Productions

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

7.8
10
Geeko

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 02/11/2023 -[read the full review on Geeko]
7.8
10
GameSoul
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by GameSoul
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by GameSoul
The return of a classic now modernized.
The choice of Pixel Art in 3D scenarios is successful.
The new dialogues have made the events even more interesting.
Stratified and strategic combat system at the right time...
... which could however generate some small frustrations.
The difficulty curve could be quite steep.
reviewed at 07/11/2023 -[read the full review on GameSoul]
7.7
10
Game-eXperience.it

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

7.5
10
GamesVillage

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

7
10
GameKult.com

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

70
100
Gaming Trend
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Gaming Trend
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by Gaming Trend
Tons of customization
Very replayable
Amazing visuals
Energy Nede really falls off
Actors clearly lack context for most dialogue
Wonky translation
7
10
GameLove
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by GameLove
Star Ocean The Second Story R reviewed by GameLove
The visual remake
A solid adventure
The blending of genres
Enhanced and explosive fights
The different endings
About forty hours of gameplay
The sequences in the menus
A wavering difficulty
A bit slow to start according to personal preferences.
Sometimes heroes can be a little too naive.
reviewed at 22/11/2023 -[read the full review on GameLove]
-
Console Creatures
Takes a gorgeous retro game and give it an incredible 2.5D makeover
The cast of characters is the best Star Ocean has to offer
The new musical arrangement is incredible, adding more emotion and depth to already excellent tracks
The new combat changes make a world of difference
Keeping the PSP dub feels like a sleight and detracts from the overall package
-
CoupleOfGamer

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

-
JeuxVideo.com

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

-
TierraGamer

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 01/11/2023 -[read the full review on TierraGamer]
-
Vida Extra
The proud renovation of the game that was given to him.
The fights are very entertaining.
The two stories and their multiple unlockable endings.
The story may seem a bit simple at first.
Mastering specialties is a bit complicated.
Dodging in battles could have been improved.
reviewed at 11/11/2023 -[read the full review on Vida Extra]
-
SerialGamer

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 26/02/2024 -[read the full review on SerialGamer]

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Star Ocean The Second Story R ratings

48 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad, Average rating: 4.2/5.
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  5/5  N-Gamz  9.5/10  Press Start  9.35/10  Pizza Fria  9.2/10  3RD Strike
  9.2/10  Naturalborngamers.it  9/10  wccftech  9/10  Shacknews  9/10  Vandal
  9/10  Nintendoros  9/10  Nintendo Life  4.5/5  Geek Generation  4.5/5  Hardcore Gamer
  4.5/5  RPGamer  9/10  Niche Gamer  90/100  COGconnected  8.8/10  Nintendo-Town
  88/100  GamerClick  8.8/10  NerdMovieProductions  87/100  Games.ch  8.5/10  Multiplayer.it
  8.5/10  The Games Machine  8.5/10  Checkpoint Gaming  8.5/10  Nintendo World Report  8.5/10  LevelUp
  8.5/10  GBATemp  8.5/10  PlaySense  8.5/10  Beyond Gaming  8.5/10  PC Invasion
  8.5/10  Coplanet  8.4/10  Hinsusta  8.4/10  GeekCulture  8/10  Push Square
  8/10  ActuGaming  8/10  VideoChums  8/10  4WeAreGamers  8/10  GamersGlobal
  4/5  Geeks By Girls  4/5  GodIsAGeek  4/5  Outerhaven Productions  7.8/10  Geeko
  7.8/10  GameSoul  7.7/10  Game-eXperience.it  7.5/10  GamesVillage  7/10  GameKult.com
  70/100  Gaming Trend  7/10  GameLove
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