So, I've been thinking about getting into the Star Ocean franchise, and I just recently came across Star Ocean: The Last Hope International (A.K.A Star Ocean 4). So I watched a few gameplay videos of it and the combat looks pretty good and has stuff that you see in any other JRPG. But for those of you that are Star Ocean fans, well...how good is it in your opinion? I just want to know what you personally think of the game if you've played it before I fully decide to buy it.

Edited September 4, 201411 yr by Tails

Biggest one on here. 

Biggest one on here. 

Than tell me. How's Star Ocean: The Last Hope?

Edited September 4, 201411 yr by Tails

I feel kind of sad that you did not know that about me, but nevertheless I am an obsessed fan. (I love Star Ocean more than Kingdom Hearts, on profile) 

I will say this, it is a cousin battle system to the Tales series so it is partial free-roam. The stories are awesome in my opinion (Last Hope was okay, good first starter game), they do  seem a bit time consuming but nevertheless if you like Sci-fi I say it is a must. Star Ocean is known for it's weird story lines and whell rounded character development. 

 

Long story short, 

• If you played a Tales game it is set up very similar 
• Last Hope was my least favorite of the American releases, but good game to get you use to the gameplay
• My favorite game is the first Fantastic Space Odyssey for the SNES but re-released on PSP for the first time for Americans
• I say if you do not like Last Hope do not give up on the series. 

 

Lastly Have fun, it is a very fun series.

Details on Last Hope by itself,

 

The main character is quite annoying, and the story is so-so, but it is a short game, and at a fare price it is worth just to give Star Ocean a shot. The voice acting could be better (but what game couldn't) Music is top notch, but not as good as previous titles. 

So yeah hope these answer your question.

Than tell me. How's Star Ocean: The Last Hope?

If there is any specifics just let me know.

So, I've been thinking about getting into the Star Ocean franchise, and I just recently came across Star Ocean: The Last Hope International (A.K.A Star Ocean 4). So I watched a few gameplay videos of it and the combat looks pretty good and has stuff that you see in any other JRPG. But for those of you that are Star Ocean fans, well...how good is it in your opinion? I just want to know what you personally think of the game if you've played it before I fully decide to buy it.

Yep.

Biggest one on here. 

Second biggest, lol.

I am too played all 4 of them feel free to ask me anything

I've heard the the guys who make the Tales of games and the Star Ocean games made some Tales games together or something like that at some point,so I wanted to give the Star Ocean on PS3 a shot,but I never found a physical copy of the game,so I lost interest and completely forgot about it until you brought it up.

Yep.

Second biggest, lol.

So what's your thoughts on Star Ocean: The Last Hope?

I would definitely say it is worth it. While The Last Hope was not my favorite (Cheesy voice acting galore) it was by no means a bad game, if nothing you will enjoy the combat and the story will entertain you enough. I would also say you should pick up Till The End of Time if you still have your PS2, since for me, the combat felt tighter and I enjoyed the story thoroughly (even though it is the most controversial one). You really cannot go wrong with any Star Ocean title

Edited September 4, 201411 yr by Ven983

The only Star Ocean game that I've played was Star Ocean the Last Hope (International version)....I got stuck with one of the bosses and I haven't played the game for four years now

 

 

It's ok but nothing new if you've played a Tales of  game before

 

Note:I know the Star Ocean franchise started since the SNES and Ps1 days but I haven't played those

Yep.

Second biggest, lol.

I hope you mean you are the second biggest, I am REALLY obsessed with the Franchise. Especially with Star Ocean First Departure. 

I would definitely say it is worth it. While The Last Hope was not my favorite (Cheesy voice acting galore) it was by no means a bad game, if nothing you will enjoy the combat and the story will entertain you enough. I would also say you should pick up Till The End of Time if you still have your PS2, since for me, the combat felt tighter and I enjoyed the story thoroughly (even though it is the most controversial one). You really cannot go wrong with any Star Ocean title

Til The End of Time was awesome! I clocked nearly 400+ hours into the game. It was one of the best storylines I think. 

Kinda odd none of them are on the PS Store.