Star Ocean First Departure

The initial entry in Square Enix's series of sci-fi RPGs officially comes to North America for the first time in Star Ocean: First Departure. The story...
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Game Overview

The initial entry in Square Enix's series of sci-fi RPGs officially comes to North America for the first time in Star Ocean: First Departure. The story follows a group of human space travelers as they land on the planet Roak and join forces with a group of local heroes in order to prevent a galactic war.

The Good

Stunning anime sequences, Intensive crafting and skill system, Updated battle system.

The Bad

High amount of backtracking, Few quests and dungeons, Low difficulty level, Doesn't really pick up until the end.

The Bottom Line

Space Date 346: The crew of a Terran Federation ship arrives on the planet Roak. With the help of a stalwart band of local heroes, the crew must work together to unravel a mystery and halt a galactic war.

First Departure is a remade version of the very first Star Ocean, created anew with with 3D graphics and CG cutscenes. Initially released toward the end of the Super Famicom's life cycle, and never before localized for North America, the origin of the Star Ocean series receives a total makeover for the PSP system. Additional scenarios and characters, integrated 2D and 3D graphics in the style of the PS one game console sequel, fully animated movies, and other bonus features transform the game into a completely new experience.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
60/100
score

Star Ocean: First Departure's updated presentation fails to disguise its shallow gameplay or limited appeal.

GameZone review logo
80/100
score

Star Ocean: First Departure for the PSP is a classic role-playing game favorite and seeing it with a new splash of fresh paint makes this a great version to own even if you managed to play the game so long ago. For the majority of RPG fans that didn't,

IGN review logo
74/100
score

If you can look at First Departure and understand that it's based on a very old title, you'll likely be able to overlook the problems and get a fair amount of satisfaction from the simple but mildly rewarding gameplay and old-school themes. Otherwise, a b

Game Specs

Memory
384 kb

 

Modes
Full Mission Single-Player, Story

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "T"
This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Animated Blood, Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation Portable
Release Date:10/21/2008
Publisher:Square Enix
Developer:Square Enix
Genre:RPG
ESRB Rating:T
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Star Ocean: First Departure for PSP
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