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Star Ocean: The Second Story R
Star Ocean: The Second Story R

Star Ocean: The Second Story R

2023 Square Enix

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Star Ocean: The Second Story R

Game modes

Single player

HowLongToBeat

Main

25:30

Main +

33:30

100%

61:00

Details

First release date

November 2, 2023

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Summary

Two worlds, one fateful encounter. In an endless sea of stars, at the edge of the universe, two people who live in different worlds go on a journey to save planet Expel. Choose your path and witness an awakened destiny.

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OpenCritic reviews

62Reviews85Great score

RPG Fan

November 1, 2023

Excellent

I can't think of a remake of a game that feels more definitive than this one. All fans of the original deserve to play Star Ocean: The Second Story R, and so does everyone else.

RPG Site

November 1, 2023

Excellent

Star Ocean: The Second Story R has brought a cult classic into a new era. It's been thoughtfully retooled, but it's still packed with all the heart and soul of the original. Graphically, it's gorgeous, and the new quests and features range from fair to fabulous. It's one of my favorite video games in even finer form.

Reno Gazette-Journal

December 18, 2023

Excellent

Star Ocean: The Second Story R takes a beloved classic and makes it even better with visual, audio and gameplay improvements while still keeping the spirit of the original. Some of the quality of life changes can take away the sense of discovery from the original and also make it easier to break the game. Overall, though, the changes make an already...

Push Square

November 1, 2023

Great

Star Ocean The Second Story R is exactly what it needs to be: a faithful remake of a classic PS1 RPG that greatly enhances the experience for both new and returning players. A wonderful visual overhaul combined with numerous quality of life improvements and expanded battle mechanics make this a borderline must-play for anyone who's looking for an old-school...

Cubed3

July 21, 2025

Great

The biggest complaint could simply be that the developers didn't update the character sprites in a similar fashion to the rest of the game. In a landscape where remakes sometimes stray too far or cling too tightly to nostalgia, Star Ocean: The Second Story R finds an impressive balance. It stands as a definitive way to experience a JRPG classic—approachable...

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System requirements

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit
  • Processor: AMD A8-7600 / Intel® Core™ i3-3210
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 460 / Intel® Arc™ A380 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750 Ti
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Expected framerate: 30FPS with 1280x720 resolution and default graphics options
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i5-3330
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 470 / Intel® Arc™ A750 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Expected framerate: 60FPS with 1920x1080 resolution and default graphics options