Is this a remake or a remaster?

It is a full remake of Star Ocean: The Second Story, rebuilt with 2.5D graphics, voice acting and reworked combat.

Do I need to play the first Star Ocean?

No. The Second Story has its own cast and setting, so it works as a standalone entry.

How long is the game?

A main story run takes roughly 30 to 40 hours, and side content and a second protagonist route add more.

Does the Switch version include online play?

Yes, the listing notes online play, though the game is primarily a single-player RPG.

Is the download edition the only version?

This listing is the download edition; physical cartridge versions exist separately.

Do I need an internet connection to play it?

You need one to download the game and to get additional languages and bug fixes; the single-player campaign itself does not require a constant connection.

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Square Enix Star Ocean The Second Story R

Name: Square Enix Star Ocean The Second Story R
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About it

Space Date 366 - A Federation officer finds himself transported to a mystical planet. While searching for a way home, an encounter with a girl draws him into a quest to save her people, just as an ancient prophecy foretold... Choose your path and witness an awakened destiny. Internet connection and download required to access additional languages and bug fixes.

Specs

System: Nintendo Switch
Genre: Adventure
Edition: Download Edition
Online Play: Yes
ESRB Rating: Teen

About the Square Enix Star Ocean The Second Story R

Star Ocean The Second Story R is a 2023 remake of the 1998 PlayStation RPG, rebuilt in a 2.5D style that mixes pixel-art characters with 3D backgrounds. It keeps the dual-protagonist structure, the real-time action combat and the item creation systems of the original, and adds full voice acting and a reworked soundtrack. The Switch download edition needs an internet connection to download and to fetch additional languages and bug fixes.

Best forJRPG fans who played the 1998 originalSwitch owners new to the Star Ocean seriesPlayers who want a long single-player RPGFans of action combat over turn-based battles

Pros

2.5D art style updates the original without losing its look
Real-time combat with break and assault mechanics
Two protagonists give different story perspectives
Deep item creation and crafting systems
Full voice acting and a rearranged score

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