Star Ocean: The Last Hope

[Eradicator30]

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Star Ocean: The Last Hope is the fourth entry in the futuristic space opera RPG series, the long-awaited continuation of the celebrated science fiction and fantasy RPG series. This prequel set during the aftermath of World War III combines sci-fi and fantasy elements spanning multiple planets and the vastness of space itself to recount the origins of the Star Ocean universe. Exhilarating combat expands upon the franchise's famous real-time battle system, introducing amazing graphics and next-gen visual effects.
Genre: RPG

Exclusively on Xbox 360
Release Date: June 30, 2009




Features (http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/903/903309.html)
Credits (http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/903/903309.html)
Editions (http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/903/903309.html)


General Features

A prequel that combines sci-fi and fantasy elements, spanning multiple planets and the vastness of space itself to recount the origins of the STAR OCEAN universe
Exhilarating combat expands upon the franchise’s famous real-time battle system, including the amazing graphics and visual effects only possible on the Xbox 360
Features breathtaking CG movies by Visual Works, the cutting-edge studio whose previous work includes cut scenes for the acclaimed FINAL FANTASY RPG series

[rhcpman12]

I haven't played a Star Ocean game in a long time.

This one looks really intriguing.

I cant wait to pick it up and try it for my self.

[mongo]

great bump!

[Jericho]

And here I thought I was moving Erad's hundreds of VG threads last week for nothing

[Draven X 23]

Damn I was hoping for more info on the game.

[BeeRand]

I picked this up last week and so far I've been really impressed. The story is blah, but the combat engine is really fun. I'm not more than 15-20 hours in, but from what I've heard there is a ton of extra stuff to do after beating the game.

[Ocelot]

I picked this up last week and so far I've been really impressed. The story is blah, but the combat engine is really fun. I'm not more than 15-20 hours in, but from what I've heard there is a ton of extra stuff to do after beating the game.

Yeah I impuls bought this game, and it is surprisingly fun. Lately Street fighter has been eating up all my time so I'm no more than about 5 hours in, and I agree that the story so far isn't anything special, but the combat is a lot of fun.

I haven't sunk my teeth into a good RPG in awhile, so I'm pretty happy with it.

[Skybase]

I've thought about purchasing this sometime, but I'm still working my way through Lost Odyssey. Any of you play that? Now THAT rpg has a good story. And the memories will almost bring a tear to your eye if played in the right atmosphere. . .(and w/o fast-advancing the txt in them)

[Ocelot]

I've thought about purchasing this sometime, but I'm still working my way through Lost Odyssey. Any of you play that? Now THAT rpg has a good story. And the memories will almost bring a tear to your eye if played in the right atmosphere. . .(and w/o fast-advancing the txt in them)

I haven't played it, but I should've. I bought Last Remnant and played it for about 30 minutes then haven't touched it since.

Could still be a good game but it was another impulse buy, and I couldn't vibe with it. I may still give Lost Odyssey a chance.

[The_SoC]

This game is pretty awesome. I actually like it better than Lost Odyssey, though I will admit that the story in LO is superior to that of Star Ocean. Still, I think the battle system in Star Ocean is a lot more in depth and fun than LO's. Just wait until you guys get to the Colosseum. I found opened it up at around midnight on Thursday night...and was still doing battles at 2:30.
Just one more match...just one more match...just one more match...
Shit's addictive as hell.

[BeeRand]

I've thought about purchasing this sometime, but I'm still working my way through Lost Odyssey. Any of you play that? Now THAT rpg has a good story. And the memories will almost bring a tear to your eye if played in the right atmosphere. . .(and w/o fast-advancing the txt in them)

Yea, I did. You can't even compare the two in regards to story. I play Star Ocean on mute because the lines are so awful. Lost Odyssey's story was actually pretty engrossing. But I will say that the gameplay is way more fun in SO. So far, I enjoy SO more than LO in spite of the ridiculously awful story/voice acting. There's a cool crafting system in place that allows you to make most of your own stuff including food, spells, gear, etc.

[Billy]

Wow, Bacchus => Black hole sphere-judgement savior-Black hole sphere-termination = broken

Couple that with Meracle => Drill claw-Drill claw-Drill claw and you pretty much tear apart any enemy in the game

[Skybase]

I haven't played it, but I should've. I bought Last Remnant and played it for about 30 minutes then haven't touched it since.

Could still be a good game but it was another impulse buy, and I couldn't vibe with it. I may still give Lost Odyssey a chance.

If you like a good storyline (albeit, as mentioned above here, it's a bit slower-paced) and some really gripping writing then you should check out Lost Odyssey. But in reading the memories, don't press anything to speed them up. The presentation is actually what makes them so gripping/emotional.

As for Star Ocean. .I'm definitely thinking I'll have to pick it up. Are the PSP ones any sort of tell as to the XB version? I *finally* modded my PSP and have yet to download many good PSP games for it. (or PS for that matter). The best I've gotten are a few Sega CD games for it.
(Lunar I & II, Eternal Champions CD, Sonic CD, etc)

[Billy]

Um, basically the storyline is bareable at best and the most of the voice acting is awful. If you're getting the game, do it only for the great battle system and the item creation (which somehow seems shallower than in second story and 'Till the End of Time). I bought it out of love of the series but I'd definitely only recommend renting it and beating it, unless you're one of the people that likes to try to beat games with 100% completion.