Star Ocean: Second Evolution

Star Ocean: Second Evolution for the Playstation Portable (see GAMESPOT Review or IGN Review) is also known in some circles as Star Ocean 2 (the original Star Ocean was for the Playstation console.) Star Ocean is a decent little fantasy adventure roleplaying game that fits well on the Playstation Portable. Don’t think it’s just a port to the PSP, though. Oh no, this game stands on its own as well. If you’re an Anime fan, you’re gonna like this game most likely. There are beautiful animated cut scenes that really do a lot to help you get into the story of Star Ocean.

In the game, you take on the character of Claude or Rena. The two characters are connected in the game, but I’ll leave that for you to find out more about. Smile.

A lot of the problems in the original Star Ocean have been taken care of – including having to journey back over vast distances in the wilderness/world to get somewhere you’ve been already, running into easily beatable foes again and again. A lot of people are going to be happy that this was changed.

Battles in the game occur in real time. You control the main character while the game’s AI controls other members in your adventuring party. The AI doesn’t do too bad of a job. If you want to take over another character in middle of a battle though (if you don’t think the AI is doing what you would be doing), it’s not a problem.

Overall, this is a pretty good adventure RPG for the Playstation Portable (PSP.) It might not be for all gamers, but if you like RPGs, there’s a good chance you’re going to like this one.

If you’ve played any of the Star Ocean series, we’d love to hear from you. Leave a comment below letting us know what you think.

Until next time … remember to evolve a little each and every day.