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Star Ocean: The Last Hope - Some new screenshots

Some new amazing screenshots from Star Ocean: The Last Hope. Check them out.

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resistance1005620d ago

Looking good, this and Alan Wake are the 2 360 titles i can't wait for this year

JokesOnYou5619d ago (Edited 5619d ago )

This game looks like it will be one of the best so far, those screens look awesome but honestly I don't like the traditional JRPG's (gameplay/fighting mechanic just too slow and annoying for my tastes) which is the only reason why I can't get excited about SO4....now as far as Alan Wake goes it will no doubt be a day 1 purchase for me if the few previews I've read are indeed close to what the game will deliver.

JOY

RememberThe3575619d ago

I'm sure there are a ton of people like yourself looking foreword to this game, but I don't really see anything that grabs me and tells me that I need to play this game.

Of course, I have yet to see any gameplay footage.

Ryudo5619d ago (Edited 5619d ago )

Did you play Star Ocean 3 because if you did you would understand there is nothing slow about it at all. In terms of battle speed it puts every other J-RPG to shame with its fast paced hack and slash style action. It was the same for Star Ocean 2 and I haven't played one. But there's no reason Tri-Ace would suddenly make the series slow.

Star Ocean games have always been extremely fast extremely fun button mashing action battles. There is very few things traditional about the Star Ocean series I was pick pocketing people in Star Ocean 2. Many people think American RPG's are responsible for the pick pocket system. I think its most likely Star Ocean 2's doing.

Star Ocean 2 in terms of innovation was years ahead of its time. It was just lacking in graphics. All I can say is I don't know many slow games where you pull of 35 hit combo's in the space of 4 seconds.

pp5620d ago

Star Ocean: The Last Hope. XBOX360 EXCLUSIVE just in case you droids forgot.

NaiNaiNai5619d ago

your even starting to bug me now T_T
-nai-

Supercalifragili5619d ago

Ok everybody already knows what you think.

ICUP5619d ago

It will flop like all JRPG on 3FIXME.

Lord Xire5620d ago

February and March are going to be 2 busy months for my pockets..

Sounds like I'm going back to rationing cereal...

Supercalifragili5619d ago

Definitely, one of the best RPGs for 2009.

Jazz41085619d ago

What other confirmed for 2009 with release date looks better?

NaiNaiNai5619d ago

is it just me, or does edge seem like a fayt/cliff kinda mix?
-nai-

RPG Guy5619d ago

I like Tri-Ace, but they have limited character design ability. Can't wait for this game!

Ryudo5619d ago

Yeah the characters this time around do seem a little weak but in saying that once I have played the game my opinion could change completely. Although I will have to find a way of killing that big huge robot dude off. Hopefully you get to pick your end party like in Star Ocean 3.

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10 Most Overlooked RPGs That You Should Play Now

Many overlooked RPGs lie dormant in the catalogues of gaming, but players can pick up their swords and shields with these amazing JRPG hidden gems!

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PlayStation Plus is a secret paradise for RPG fans

From games that digitaltrends DeAngelo Epps has always wanted to play but missed out on, like Odin Sphere, to newer titles that he'd love to re-experience like Yakuza: Like a Dragon, there was enough there to justify diving back in. And those titles aren’t even a small percent of what’s available here. Vanillaware titles, Square Enix games, NIS franchises he’d never even heard of — there’s a whole lot to dig into.

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Eonjay176d ago

PSPlus is Amazing for RPGs and NIS America, Square Enix and Vanillaware games are perfect for PSPortal.

LG_Fox_Brazil176d ago

Not really a 'secret' but a paradise indeed, I just finished Soul Hackers 2, pretty good, and started Labyrinth of Galleria and I am having a blast. Tons of great RPGs in the PS4/PS5 family

Mr_cheese176d ago

Secret is the click buzzword. Can't have a title without bait these days.

anast176d ago

secret, shadow, hidden

OtterX176d ago

Perfect for playing on the Portal, since rpgs can be such timesinks. For those people who can't stay glued to the TV, it's good to give some freedom around the house, out on the porch or whatever. I haven't picked up a Portal yet, bc of life priorities, but I definitely anticipate picking one up asap and playing more rpgs!

ziggyzinfirion176d ago

I'm currently playing Final Fantasy VII:Remake for the first time on PS5 and I am freaking blown away by this game so far. I don't know why I waited this long or due to my huge backlog but had to be honest, this game exceeded my expectations.

OtterX176d ago

Yea, story pacing aside, the combat system is pretty killer, especially if you slow it down to play it more like a tactical turned based jrpg!

I actually wish FF16 had gone this route, instead of the DMC route. The FF7:R system gave enough action for those who wanted to play that way, while still appeasing us old school turn based jrpg fans.

Glad you're enjoying!

crazyCoconuts176d ago

Some of the best in game HDR I've ever seen in that game. I liked it a lot too. My first final fantasy game believe it or not

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A beginner's guide to Star Ocean

Star Ocean is one of those series that did, and still does, things that others don’t. Think of it as a JRPG for fans of series like Star Trek. The casts regularly involve people from more advanced civilizations getting involved with those who are still growing, even though there are various measures in place to allegedly stop that sort of interference. As a result, people get energy weapons, cyborgs, magic and people who can turn into cats. It is a lot to take in.

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autobotdan1632d ago (Edited 1632d ago )

Let's see here. There was another classic JRPG series that started this SCI Fi. It was Phantasy Star by Sega. Before Star Ocean, there was Phantasy Star 1-4 on Sega consoles

Bhuahahaha1632d ago

a beginners guide to star ocean....after playing the 3rd game
you've been told that the universe (SO lore) is just a ------------------- and close the book

VsAssassin1632d ago

Yeah, that plot twist didn't work for me. I wish SO3 isn't canon, but it is. Anyway, SE can just sweep SO3 under the rug perhaps by soft rebooting the franchise.

Nerdmaster1632d ago

The first two were so great, among the top RPGs on 16 and 32-bit era. I wonder why it went downhill after that...

LiViNgLeGaCY1632d ago

I still regard the 2nd Story as one of the greatest JRPG's of all time.

ChronoJoe1632d ago

Play the PS1 game and then the PS2 game and then the rest probably aren't worth your time unless you're a superfan of the series. I think that's all you need to know.

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