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Gametrailers Review: Star Ocean: The Last Hope

Can this 360 exclusive help the series achieve star status?

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swiftshot935541d ago

i have no interest in this game for some reason, it just looks meh to me. I'd rather wait for Mass Effect 2 than be handed this game for free.

cyrus2285541d ago

wat a wanna be gamer then,

this game is awesome, idiots who pass it up will just miss out. why cant u play this then mass effect? w/e im luvin it

Rock Bottom5541d ago (Edited 5541d ago )

I know I'd get in trouble for this, still...

According to your logic of "idiots who pass it up..." more than 90% of 360 owners are considered idiots for not buying this game, is that what you're trying to say?

cyrus2285541d ago

ok i shud have clarified,

"idiots who pass it up because they think it looks stupid or want to judge blindly will be missing out.

this game in my opinion is coming close to valkyria chronicles....actually i think i like it more. ahhh well i just beat star ocean 1 last month and star ocean 2 yesterday so im updated on the background info, so i know whats going on, its pretty cool.

only sad thing is it wud have sold much better if it was multi right away just cuz um star ocean 1 snes, SO2 ps1, SO3 ps2, SO1 psp, SO2 remake psp....SO4 360???? huh lol. but it will be on ps3 later, if theres enough extra stuff i will get it on that too. if new characters and such are announced.

the guide tells u its timed exclusive lol, says for 360 version. so duuuh :p

Rock Bottom5541d ago

That's much better.

Other than Final fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, Dragon Quest and Level-5's games, JRPGs doesn't usually score higher than 8, most JRPG fans would be satisfied with SO4, as for me, I "might" pass on this game, not because of the review scores though, I'm more of traditional RPG type, action RPGs doesn't interest me that much.

I played SO3 from start to finish, so if no great RPGs games show up(console or handheld) until summer, I'll pick this one up. :)

cyrus2285541d ago

u played SO3 and liked it? glad. but SO4 is atleast 3 times better, the story is so good and has alot of comedy with private actions. and the combat is the best in the series, tho i know wat u mean by wanting traditional but those arent to popular anymore, i still luv em tho *lost oddesy ar tonelico etc, but SO4 has me hooked.

hope u played valkyria chronicles, such an awesome game and so unique

Ichiryoka5541d ago

trust me the story is not better than Valkryia chronicles story, actually star ocean 4 has very corny dialogue that will leave like wtf are you serious. Most of the dialogue leaves you with an awkward feeling. The combat is great though. But if you go in thinking the story will be really good, you will not get what you are hoping for.

Danja5541d ago

I agree also..SO normally has the some really corny story and dialogue..but we all buy it for the combat cuz it's just pure fun..
SO3 completely ruined the the Franchise for me...the story got lame half way through...thanks in part to that stupid twist...some-one watched to much Matrix while making that game..

but im gonna buy SO4 ne ways....since I am a fan of the games

Cicinho5540d ago

Was gonna download this game to give it a try but it was 3 discs, fúck that.

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Sonyslave35541d ago (Edited 5541d ago )

lol u have no interest in this game wasn't it u saying square please port SO4 on the ps3.

OmarJA5541d ago

No you keep it (it's coming anyway), just another medicore JRPG nothing new here...

-Playing VC-

Zeus Lee5541d ago

Good score,will pick this one up once it hits the bargain bin.

N4Sony5541d ago

Cause you don't own a 360.

ace09915541d ago

I was in bestbuy today and i broke down and bought this game. I planned on getting it anyway but it wasn't in my budget this period hahaha. But one look inside the game guide and i couldn't resist. It is a very solid game and I'm glad i bought it.

Obama5541d ago

GT said the English voice acting is horrible. That's the problem with dvd folks, as the dev can't utilize the Japanese dub due to the lack of space.

By the way, GT seems to like VC a lot more as they gave the game a 9.1 :)

XDF5541d ago

OK...But..But...Gametrailer is bias .......

OT: Star Ocean is a great game. Been playing it for 2 days now. When is the next PS3 RPG going to be out????? Have fun waiting Obama.

PirateThom5541d ago

Cross Edge is out in May 2009 in North America.

N4PS3G5541d ago (Edited 5541d ago )

Too bad you don't have much to choose from Obama maybe you and PirateThom should check cross edge!

looks real solid!

Famitsu - X Edge 6/6/7/4 = 23/40

*goes back to playing Star Ocean* =)

cyrus2285541d ago

voice r great!, sept lymle's.....robotic sounding lil girl lol

otherwise they have emotion unlike most western games. i mean acting may not be as good as valkyria chronicles but still very good

PirateThom5541d ago (Edited 5541d ago )

Haze - 9/8/9/8 - (34/40)
Lair - 9/7/8/9 - (33/40)
The Last Remnant - 10/10/9/9 (38/40)

Yeah, Famitsu aren't exactly reliable.... unless you think Haze, Lair and The Last Remnant are worth checking out as well.

N4PS3G5541d ago

ujum...japanese mag reviewing 2 american games...except for last remnant ..

those are the only games people bring up..2 american games?

that means they must suk ..and so do all of their reviews...right??

Metal Gear Solid 4- 40/40
Little Big Planet -38/40
Valkyria Chronicles-34/40
Uncharted-36/40

Obama5541d ago

When it comes to jrpg, I have really high standard. I would rather have VC than all the 360 jrpg combined at this point. However, I must say I like Tales of Vesperia a lot, and can't for the ps3 version with extra content. :)

solidsnakus5541d ago

i dont understand what the problem is. shiitty voice acting has nothing to do with the dvd space, its just has to do with them and the actores they hired. it having more space wouldnt make a diffrence. even if it was in japanese voices it be worse cause youd have to read the text which is even more lame than listening to voice even if its bad.

Obama5541d ago (Edited 5541d ago )

I always find the original voice of, whether it be movies or games, better than dub. Without a doubt the Japanese voice acting of SO4 is better than its counterpart, and the only reason it is not utilized is because of the lack of storage. We all know it.

Also how is reading text lame? Unless you have some sort of reading problems I don't find a problem with reading text and listening in game dialogue at the same time. It's called multi-tasking.

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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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Eonjay155d ago

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

LG_Fox_Brazil155d 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_cheese155d ago

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

anast155d ago

secret, shadow, hidden

OtterX155d 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!

ziggyzinfirion155d 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.

OtterX155d 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!

crazyCoconuts155d 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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autobotdan1611d ago (Edited 1611d 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

Bhuahahaha1611d 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

VsAssassin1611d 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.

Nerdmaster1611d 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...

LiViNgLeGaCY1611d ago

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

ChronoJoe1611d 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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