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Star Ocean: First Departure


The story itself is pretty typical, but the juxtaposition between futuristic/sci-fi atmosphere and the typical rural fantasy-RPG setting adds a lot of flair to what would otherwise be generic. As long as you don’t mind the shallow real-time battles, Star Ocean: First Departure holds up amazingly well.


Available on: PSP
Genre: Role Playing
Release date: Oct 21, 2008
Published by: Square Enix
Developed by: Tri-Ace
Franchise: Star Ocean
Multiplayer Modes:
Offline
1 player SOLO


Screenshots updated Oct 17, 2008
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ragrappy1  - 1 year 24 days ago
This game Rules!!
ESRB Rating
Star Ocean: First Departure is rated:
Teen
Animated Blood, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Language
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