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Star Ocean: First Departure - Game Review (PSP)
By Sergiu Petrisor
Published: November 11, 2008
Print Truth be told, this is a good game. When I first started playing the game, I looked very disinterested at it but as I progress through the game, it suddenly captivated me. It's a good game that is worth playing, and if you give it time it might just grow on you.
Gameplay: 79
The story is very interesting, a mixture of fantasy and science-fiction, but very weird at the same time. New characters will be available in the game as you progress, each with his/her skills and unique abilities. Star Ocean fans will be delighted with the features of this title, while others might be lured away by more modern and famous titles.
Graphics: 75
The graphics suits the game very well, with 2D and 3D views alternating between cities, maps and battle mode and of course the characters presented in a manga style.
Sound: 76
Good voice acting, but most of the time, the dialogs contains short phrases that leaves you cold. The same music repeats itself in the background, the kind of music you forget as soon as you exit the game.
Multiplayer: N/A
Hardware: 60
The game usually runs very smooth except when you're in travel mode. Other minor battle issues that won't necessary rip the fun of gameplay.
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| Star Ocean: First Departure release date announced October 6, 2008 Square Enix today
announces that Star Ocean: First Departure will be released on 24th October 2008, exclusively on the PSP system.
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| GC: Square Enix announces Star Ocean for Europe and PAL territories August 21, 2008 STAR OCEAN: First Departure will be released across all PAL territories in October 2008, exclusively on the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system.
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