I am a big RPG fan and have played more then I can remember and so when i first got Star Ocean I thought to my self "This is going to be like every other game i have played". To my shock i was kinda right. The storyline is average at the beginning not much difference to other games in the genre ... Read review
Star Ocean: The Last Hopeis the latest release in the celebrated science fiction and ... more
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Advantages: Good old fun, inavitive battle system Disadvantages: the voices will make you go insane
...so when i first got Star Ocean I thought to my self "This is going to be like every other game i have played". To my shock i was kinda right. The storyline is average at the beginning not much difference to other games in the genre but it does have some nice twists in it as the game goes ,getting better with each one. The thing which pulls the game out of the bin is the unique battle system which I think, although can be quite difficult, ... ...very quickly that the battle system is quick, hard hitting and no mercy. You can attack, dodge, use special skills, move and some other things all without loading up a battle menu.
There are a few in game systems which are very fimilar. The mosters/characters you fight are on the map before you fight and a battle is engaged when you touch them. Like with alot of games like this if you attack them when there facing the other way you ... more
I am a big RPG fan and have played more then I can remember and so when i first got Star Ocean I thought to my self "This is going to be like every other game i have played". To my shock i was kinda right. The storyline is average at the beginning not much difference to other games in the genre but it does have some nice twists in it as the game goes ,getting better with each one. The thing which pulls the game out of the bin is the unique battle system which I think, although can be quite difficult, is worth more than the game itself. You will find very quickly that the battle system is quick, hard hitting and no mercy. You can attack, dodge, use special skills, move and some other things all without loading up a battle menu.
There are a few in game systems which are very fimilar. The mosters/characters you fight are on the map before you fight and a battle is engaged when you touch them. Like with alot of games like this if you attack them when there facing the other way you can ambush them and vice versa if they attacj you. The Skill Boost is a way to increase your skills by distributing points which you get by leveling up or finding chest, Mining points, plant point things ect. One system which is extremely familar to me is the beat system. Each character has a option of 3 different beats. Battle, Neutral and gaurd ( not really the names but it gives you an idea of what each one is). Battle increases you attack, magic attack ect. guard increases hp and defence ect and neutral increases everything by the amount in both guard and battle. You are now asking why don't you just use neutral but like with all RPGs you can level up you beat. Only battle and guard though and each time they level up you can get extra in battle effects and increased stats.
The next thing which will annoy you is the in game character voices. At the beginning its ok they should almost normal and everything is good, then a liitle girl joins you with an inability to NOT say "kay" on the end of every sentence. From that point onwards the voice acting goes downhill but don't worry too much just pretend there not talking.
Next is Item making. Again like alot of RPGs you can make your own weapons, items, ect. This I feel is a good idea as you hold meetings to discuss what you think you can make which i thought was very good. Although even if you discover a recipe you might not be able to make it due to the fact that you don't have the right ingredients. So you have to wait half the game to actually make something cool.
Graphics in this game are great although the camera angle will annoy you from time to time as it can get quite difficult to see you character.
The game is very long, it took me 29 hours to get to the end of the first disk ... there are 3.
I think thats all that the game offers so overall i think this game is good but no the best i have ever played. Its fun though and a good way to escape reailty.
Advantages: Great battles, long gameplay time, plenty of side quests Disadvantages: Idiotic story, bland characters, Stupid gimmicks, Idiotic AI
This is the fourth Star Ocean game, though first chronologically in the series . While the game has a £39.99 RRP, it can be found for cheaper at around £15 - 30 if you look around. At the lower price, it's a bargain. There is also a special edition, but its not as available or cheap as the normal one. The game lasts around 50 hours for one playthrough, and thats without most of the sidequests. With them it lasts for 60 hours plus. For players for ... ...Similar to Star Ocean: Till the End of Time's battle system but with some new additions. Like the first two games, you now have 4 active characters in battle, which allows for greater choice in battle tactics. There is also an ability called Blindside, which allows you to counter an enemy's attack and appear behind them for a free attack. This new addition is both interesting and annoying. Initially the game doesn't make much of it, and quickly you ...
will29666 12.11.2009
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Review of Star Ocean: The Last Hope (Xbox 360)
Advantages: Loads of hours of gameplay, grat value for money Disadvantages: No save palces in final stages....... irritating
...infinate expanse of the great Star Ocean? Star Ocean The last Hope for XBOX 360 is an epic RPG (role playing game) and comes with 3 discs which need changing to progress through the game, you will also have to change down discs to go to the bonus levels once you have completed the original game. It costs about £20 - £40 depending on where you purchase it, so it is worth shopping around. The game is set in a sci-fi universe and you travel from planet ... ...save points than the previous Star Oceans games in my opinion, but thats just in the origianl game not the bonus dungeons. This I think helps you to stop loosing interest as you don't have to start everything all over again if you happen to die. In the second bonus dungeon between levels 8 - 20 you have to find a little thing dressed as santa, I didn't find it untill level 19 but he could pop up anywhere so don't worry if he doesn't arrive untill ...
jadiep890 12.10.2009
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Advantages: Great graphics, music, and features. Disadvantages: Lacking some plot, gets a bit repetitve with the side quests.
...is stunning. Definitely reminiscent of Star Ocean 3, but also very beautiful in other places. In fact I say it's better than SO3's. I'd give the music a four only because nothing has struck a chord in my spine just yet. This game indeed has powerful graphics. Every scene was breathtaking, and the worlds are detailed and vast. It seemed as if the game was from a cinema. Characterization is a bit bland at points but everyone has a distinct personality, ...
lennasuzaka 18.09.2009
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The year is SD 10. In the aftermath of World War III, humanity voyages into the stars in search of a new home ... and a second chance, in the continuation of the classic Star Ocean series. Star Ocean: The Last Hope is a prequel in the classic series, combining sci-fi and fantasy elements, spanning multiple planets and the vastness of space itself to recount the origins of the Star Ocean universe. Exhilarating combat expands upon the franchise's famous real-time battle system, including the amazing graphics and visual effects.
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