Star Ocean gameplay is oh-so-anime
by Andrew Yoon 
{ Feb 1st 2008 at 8:00AM }
Japan is feasting on yet another Square Enix RPG, as the rest of us patiently wait for Square Enix to release ... nay, announce the title for English release. This remake of the original Star Ocean features new enhanced graphics, and tons of cutscenes and voice acting to give it that special PSP feel. However, the incredible anime-esque nature will surely be a dividing factor for this game. Some will absolutely adore the style, while others will cringe, crying for something a bit more "mature." Which side of the fence are you on?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Duffski @ Feb 1st 2008 8:10AM
More mature please!!! I really don't like the anime look in a lot of RPG games... they look too 'childish'. They may have great gameplay and story, but if I can't stand the look then I won't play.
Saying that, for those of you who like this sort of thing, I hope's it's everything you want it to be.
Budman @ Feb 1st 2008 8:32AM
I happen to like this particular style. I know this is going to sound weird, but in a couple of weeks, I'll be leaving the land of the 20's behind me and entering the dark realm populated by that of the thirty-somethings. What I'm getting at is that I have been playing videogames for a good chunck of my life and RPG's happen to be my favorite genre. Of all of those that I've played, JRPG's happen are the ones that I've played the most of. For me, Final Fantasy II for the SNES was the game that got me hooked on them in the first place. From there it was Chrono Trigger and so on. On top of that, I am ,'gasp!', a fan of anime, so games like this are what I live for. Now I must return to playing Tales of Legendia.
CDog @ Feb 1st 2008 11:35AM
I'm with Budman only I just recently crossed the 40 barrier. I've played many games in this style so I'm very comfortable with it.
I would prefer it to have a more mature set of main characters only because the "cute little sprite" angle has been done soooo many times.
sacglassgirl @ Feb 1st 2008 2:50PM
Yes, being a 41 yr old mother of two boys you'd think i was somewhat mature, ah but NO!! I like the anime, the gameplay is cool, however, I'll have to agree with CDog that the cute little sprite is overdone. No matter, there's always Kratos to balance it out!
Brello @ Feb 1st 2008 9:30AM
Everyone looks 12. Definitely off-putting.
Ohgami @ Feb 1st 2008 10:07AM
I do want to ad that the original Super Famicom Cart. did have quite a bit of voice acting (including a short English "Captain's log" at the beginning which is funny to listen to).
Tristan @ Feb 1st 2008 11:26AM
I surely hope it does come to English release, its been out for over a month now, though?
EDW @ Feb 3rd 2008 3:02PM
i like the anime style
2d bot ONE @ Feb 1st 2008 1:32PM
@Budman
I'm with you.
I hate all the realism that's in videogames today. It's so boring. (But seems like gamers want it more and more)
SkorpyoBrat @ Feb 1st 2008 1:48PM
I'm with the others, I love the look. I'm sure there's an element of nostalgia to my preference, but I'm okay with that. And whereas I might have scorned the trend for realism in the past, I'm coming to accept it, in doses and where appropriate.
In this case I think realism would not have been appropriate and I'm glad Square has kept true to the roots.
Gloomy Mansion @ Feb 1st 2008 4:27PM
haha funny i was playing this game the other day. i bought off playasia and its really something kinda FFVII Gameplay with KH/CT battle syst em. other than that its a fun game. anime is not my thing but when your playin the actual game it does not reall ybug you at all and as a matter a fact its quite amuzing at times. anyway i really enjoy this game a lot and recommend it for anyone who likes anime or not. this and CC are very fun although CC is way longer and harder(beat it 100% on story and missions). this game is srsly fun though and load times are incredible. everything is almost remade with 3D envirements and 2Dish Sprites. Soundtrack sounds a lot better thatn it did and graphics are...Anime!..yuck but still i love this game i totally recommend it.
Zann @ Feb 2nd 2008 6:11AM
I love the look. Just don't like how the action sequences go though. Of course, I haven't seen the whole game yet hehe.
cafecito @ Feb 2nd 2008 1:15PM
Well, the anime look is part of the game's charm, and looks OK for a SNES port, I'd say.
Parout @ Feb 7th 2008 7:10PM
I like it. Reminds me of the original. Though I do also like realism. I'd have been happy either way.
spence101878 @ Feb 5th 2008 12:40PM
I don't care one way or another how it looks just as long as the gameplay is the same as the original and the story also. I espsecial hope the realse 2nd story sateside also I've been trying to get the original one for years now and it's going on e-bay for close to $100.