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54 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad, Average rating: 4.1/5
5/5 N-Gamz
9/10 wccftech
9/10 Shacknews
9/10 Press Start
9/10 Vandal
9/10 Pizza Fria
9/10 Nintendoros
9/10 Nintendo Life
9/10 3RD Strike
9/10 Niche Gamer
9/10 Naturalborngamers.it
90/100 COGconnected
9/10 Le Bêta-Testeur
88/100 GamerClick
87/100 Games.ch
8/10 Push Square
8/10 Hinsusta
8/10 Multiplayer.it
8/10 The Games Machine
8/10 Checkpoint Gaming
8/10 Nintendo World Report
8/10 ActuGaming
8/10 VideoChums
8/10 4WeAreGamers
8/10 Nintendo-Town
8/10 LevelUp
8/10 GBATemp
8/10 GamersGlobal
8/10 PlaySense
8/10 GeekCulture
8/10 Beyond Gaming
4/5 Geek Generation
4/5 Geeks By Girls
4/5 Hardcore Gamer
8/10 PC Invasion
8/10 NerdMovieProductions
4/5 RPGamer
4/5 GodIsAGeek
4/5 Outerhaven Productions
8/10 Coplanet
16/20 GamerGen
8/10 Xbox-Mag
7/10 GameKult.com
7/10 GamesVillage
70/100 Gaming Trend
7/10 Geeko
7/10 Game-eXperience.it
7/10 GameSoul
7/10 GameLove
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N-Gamz
[5/5] reviewed at 01/11/2023 - Star Ocean The Second Story R : Test Vidéo Steam Deck ! Un Remake Masterclass !...[read the full review on N-Gamz]
9
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wccftech
[9/10] reviewed at 01/11/2023 - Test Star Ocean: The Second Story R ? Far Beyond the Stars...[read the full review on wccftech]
9
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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
[9/10] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - Star Ocean: The Second Story R review: Epic adventure elevated...[read the full review on Shacknews]
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Press Start
Incredible Visual Overhaul
Thoughtful QoL Improvements
Expanded Battle System
Robust Skills And Crafting Systems
New English Dub Is Spotty
[9/10] reviewed at 01/11/2023 - Test Star Ocean: The Second Story R ? A Sea Of Stars And More...[read the full review on Press Start]
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Vandal
[9/10] reviewed at 01/11/2023 - Star Ocean: The Second Story R - Análisis...[read the full review on Vandal]
9
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Pizza Fria
[9/10] reviewed at 01/11/2023 - Star Ocean The Second Story R | Review...[read the full review on Pizza Fria]
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Nintendoros
A great story.
Addictive gameplay.
Exquisite graphics.
Sometimes, the pace of the story becomes somewhat irregular.
[9/10] reviewed at 01/11/2023 - [Análisis] Star Ocean: The Second Story R para Nintendo Switch...[read the full review on Nintendoros]
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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
[9/10] reviewed at 01/11/2023 - Review: Star Ocean: The Second Story R - One Of The Very Best RPGs Of The Year...[read the full review on Nintendo Life]
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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
[9/10] reviewed at 30/11/2023 - Test Star Ocean: The Second Story R...[read the full review on Niche Gamer]
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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] reviewed at 05/12/2023 - Star Ocean The Second Story R ? Recensione...[read the full review on Naturalborngamers.it]
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Le Bêta-Testeur
[9/10] reviewed at 28/07/2026 - TEST ? Star Ocean: The Second Story R...[read the full review on Le Bêta-Testeur]
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GamerClick
Star Ocean in its best version
Attention paid to every aspect of the reconstruction.
Very deep gameplay system
A bit stretched ending.
[88/100] reviewed at 13/11/2023 - Star Ocean: The Second Story R...[read the full review on GamerClick]
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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 - Star Ocean: The Second Story R - Vorschau / Preview...[read the full review on Games.ch]
[87/100] reviewed at 12/11/2023 - Test Star Ocean: The Second Story R - Test /...[read the full review on Games.ch]
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COGconnected
Engaging story
Gorgeous art
Slick combat
Incredibly immersive
Camera?s still annoying
Text display is too small
[90/100] reviewed at 21/12/2023 - Test Star Ocean: The Second Story R ? A Remake to Remember...[read the full review on COGconnected]
[85/100] reviewed at 25/07/2026 - Test Star Ocean: The Second Story R (Switch 2) ? The Definitive Way to Play a JRPG Classic...[read the full review on COGconnected]
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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
[8/10] reviewed at 01/11/2023 - Review: Star Ocean The Second Story R (PS5) - A Near Perfect Example of a Remake Done Right...[read the full review on Push Square]
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Hinsusta
[/] reviewed at 08/09/2023 - [Preview] Star Ocean: The Second Story R...[read the full review on Hinsusta]
[8/10] reviewed at 01/11/2023 - Star Ocean: The Second Story R: im Test (PS5)...[read the full review on Hinsusta]
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Multiplayer.it
[8/10] reviewed at 01/11/2023 - Star Ocean: The Second Story R, la recensione di un remake imperdibile...[read the full review on Multiplayer.it]
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The Games Machine
[8/10] reviewed at 01/11/2023 - Star Ocean: The Second Story R ? Recensione...[read the full review on The Games Machine]
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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
[8/10] reviewed at 01/11/2023 - Test Star Ocean: The Second Story R ? Bettering something stellar...[read the full review on Checkpoint Gaming]
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Nintendo World Report
Deep and varied skills and specialties systems
Excellent soundtrack
Gorgeous visuals
Long Switch load times
Slow story pace early on
[8/10] reviewed at 01/11/2023 - Test Star Ocean: The Second Story R (Switch)...[read the full review on Nintendo World Report]
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ActuGaming
[8/10] reviewed at 01/11/2023 - Test Star Ocean The Second Story R ? Un classique qui renaît sous une nouvelle constellation...[read the full review on ActuGaming]
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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
[8/10] reviewed at 01/11/2023 - Test STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R...[read the full review on VideoChums]
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4WeAreGamers
[8/10] reviewed at 02/11/2023 - TEST ? Star Ocean The Second Story R...[read the full review on 4WeAreGamers]
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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.
[8/10] reviewed at 04/11/2023 - Star Ocean: The Second Story R...[read the full review on LevelUp]
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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
[8/10] reviewed at 06/11/2023 - Title: Star Ocean: The Second Story R...[read the full review on GBATemp]
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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 - Test: Star Ocean - The Second Story 2...[read the full review on GamersGlobal]
[8/10] reviewed at 07/11/2023 - Test: Star Ocean - The Second Story R...[read the full review on GamersGlobal]
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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.
[8/10] reviewed at 07/11/2023 - Review | Star Ocean: The Second Story R...[read the full review on PlaySense]
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GeekCulture
[8/10] reviewed at 10/11/2023 - Test Geek ? Star Ocean: The Second Story R...[read the full review on GeekCulture]
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Beyond Gaming
Visual style
Funny characters
A lot of content
Improvements in quality of life
Too many team members are optional.
Fights
[8/10] reviewed at 10/11/2023 - Review: Star Ocean: The Second Story R...[read the full review on Beyond Gaming]
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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] reviewed at 23/11/2023 - [TEST] Star Ocean The Second Story R...[read the full review on Geek Generation]
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Geeks By Girls
[4/5] reviewed at 24/11/2023 - STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R...[read the full review on Geeks By Girls]
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Hardcore Gamer
[4/5] reviewed at 27/11/2023 - Review: Star Ocean: The Second Story R...[read the full review on Hardcore Gamer]
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PC Invasion
[8/10] reviewed at 27/11/2023 - Test Star Ocean The Second Story R ? A classic reborn...[read the full review on PC Invasion]
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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.
[8/10] reviewed at 28/11/2023 - Star Ocean: The Second Story R ? La Recensione...[read the full review on NerdMovieProductions]
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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
[4/5] reviewed at 28/11/2023 - Test Star Ocean: The Second Story R...[read the full review on RPGamer]
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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
[4/5] reviewed at 01/12/2023 - Test Star Ocean: The Second Story R...[read the full review on GodIsAGeek]
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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.
[8/10] reviewed at 12/12/2023 - [RECENSIONE] Star Ocean The Second Story R...[read the full review on Coplanet]
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Outerhaven Productions
[4/5] reviewed at 16/11/2023 - Test Star Ocean The Second Story R ? A Classic RPG Beautifully Reborn...[read the full review on Outerhaven Productions]
[4/5] reviewed at 16/11/2023 - Test Star Ocean The Second Story R (Switch) ? A Classic RPG Beautifully Reborn...[read the full review on Outerhaven Productions]
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3RD Strike
Fun combat with great character building
HD-2D looking at its best
Bad: slower story progression
[9/10] reviewed at 26/11/2023 - Test Star Ocean The Second Story R ?...[read the full review on 3RD Strike]
[8/10] reviewed at 25/07/2026 - Test Star Ocean: The Second Story R (Switch 2) ?...[read the full review on 3RD Strike]
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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
[8/10] reviewed at 03/11/2023 - Star Ocean: The Second Story R (Nintendo Switch) ? Le test...[read the full review on Nintendo-Town]
[8/10] reviewed at 29/07/2026 - Star Ocean: The Second Story R (Nintendo Switch 2) ? Le test...[read the full review on Nintendo-Town]
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GamerGen
Sharper image and exemplary fluidity on Switch 2. The 2.5D artistic direction, still as beautiful as ever. The soundtrack, exceptional.
No new content for this Switch 2 version. No upgrade for owners of the Switch version. Unable to transfer your save file.
[16/20] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - TEST Star Ocean The Second Story R : que vaut la version Switch 2 ?...[read the full review on GamerGen]
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Xbox-Mag
Very intense gameplay
A scenario full of twists and turns
Interesting learning concept
Very successful artistic direction
Good replay value
Unbalanced progression
Action sometimes very confusing
Not easy to master for beginners
No upgrade Switch > Switch 2
[8/10] reviewed at 31/07/2026 - Test de Star Ocean: The Second Story R sur Nintendo Switch 2, entre pixels et modernité...[read the full review on Xbox-Mag]
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GameKult.com
[7/10] reviewed at 01/11/2023 - Test : Star Ocean The Second Story R fait l'éloge du recyclage...[read the full review on GameKult.com]
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GamesVillage
[7/10] reviewed at 01/11/2023 - Star Ocean The Second Story R Recensione: un GDR tra fantasy e sci-fi...[read the full review on GamesVillage]
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Gaming Trend
Tons of customization
Very replayable
Amazing visuals
Energy Nede really falls off
Actors clearly lack context for most dialogue
Wonky translation
[70/100] reviewed at 01/11/2023 - Test Star Ocean The Second Story R ? Senior slump...[read the full review on Gaming Trend]
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Geeko
[7/10] reviewed at 02/11/2023 - Test ? Star Ocean The Second Story R : un bon remake pour l'épisode phare de la licence...[read the full review on Geeko]
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Game-eXperience.it
[7/10] reviewed at 03/11/2023 - Star Ocean: The Second Story R, la recensione...[read the full review on Game-eXperience.it]
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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.
[7/10] reviewed at 07/11/2023 - Star Ocean The Second Story R ? Recensione...[read the full review on GameSoul]
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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.
[7/10] reviewed at 22/11/2023 - Test Star Ocean : The Second Story R - Une lettre vers les é ......[read the full review on GameLove]
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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
[/] reviewed at 01/11/2023 - Review: Star Ocean The Second Story R...[read the full review on Console Creatures]
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CoupleOfGamer
[/] reviewed at 01/11/2023 - [Test][PlayStation 5] Star Ocean The Second Story R...[read the full review on CoupleOfGamer]
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JeuxVideo.com
[/] reviewed at 01/11/2023 - Test Star Ocean The Second Story R sur PC, PS5, Switch et PS4...[read the full review on JeuxVideo.com]
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TierraGamer
[/] reviewed at 01/11/2023 - Reseña: Star Ocean: The Second Story R ? El remake que no sabía que necesitaba...[read the full review on TierraGamer]
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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 - Análisis de Star Ocean: The Second Story R, una lección soberbia de cómo revivir un clásico JRPG con un remake magistral...[read the full review on Vida Extra]
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SerialGamer
[/] reviewed at 26/02/2024 - Star Ocean: The Second Story R ? Un Remake ben fatto ? Recensione...[read the full review on SerialGamer]

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