Star Ocean The Second Story R from Square Enix has been revealed on the Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, and PC via Steam. It will go on sale for $49.99 on November 2nd and is a 2.5D remake of Star Ocean: The Second Story. See the first trailer down below.
The protagonists of the story are Claude and Rena, who both have a unique viewpoint and set of allies. In their quest to save Expel, the two travel through cities and dungeons while engaging in real-time combat with foes. The main strategy in battles is to deal damage to the opposition before employing Assault Actions to finish them off.
The remake has a stunning aesthetic while keeping the old vibe thanks to the combination of pixel sprite figures and 3D settings. There is new music for certain story segments and boss fights in addition to the original composer Motoi Sakuraba’s modified soundtrack. In the upcoming months, keep an eye out for more information and gameplay.