I was expecting a simple port of the game, but this is so much better! Square Enix truly made an effort to improve a beloved classic. They've really modernized and enhanced the original by adding more battle mechanics, a revamped world map, and even fishing for crying out loud! I can't wait for this release :)
True, but it look a LOT better than the PSP. Portait are finally beautiful (I can't stand the PSP character portait art) and the battle system seems so much more fluid.
Just played the demo of it and yeah, it is definitely something that I wasn’t expecting for any rpg game. Truly the benevolent ways of improving the game :D
@@Yusei255 that's more on you falling for S-E's market ploy to promote the PS5 version Also the Symphonia remaster suffered heavily when it was confirmed to be forced locked to 60fps
I’m so excited for this game! I’ve heard great things about the original and I can’t wait to experience this remake first-hand! The combat system looks cool and the music is amazing!
I've played every version including the Japanese release in 2016. What they've done to this game has brought back my hope in companies making games again lol.
I was already sold/excited to relive a beloved classic. But now seeing/hearing all of these additions/rebalancing/improvements, I can't wait to get my hands on this game!
This is amazing, I remember playing the original as a kid and got all teary eyed. Thanks Square Enix for this amazing remaster, day one purchase for me.
Star Ocean 2 has always been the peak of the series, but all these crazy new bonus features (which are definitely from the later titles) have officially taken it beyond that peak, beyond the stars, and into the next universe. I can't wait to enjoy Claude and Rena's adventure all over again.
The map is the biggest and most welcome addition, so is the instant switch between normal and P.A mode. As that was soo annoying in first departure, as you litterly had to go put to the world map then go back in. Seriously can't wait for it, as SO2 has always been and will always be my favourite
This game was amazing when it first came out. Picked it up on a whim for my PlayStation and later found out it was a rare game, and a bit of a cult classic! Anyway, here's hoping they do something similar with Suikoden 2, which remains the best ever of this era of RPGs!
Suikoden-related note If you're unaware of this... check out Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes which is out in April next year; it's the "Suikoden" that cannot be called Suikoden because the original creator is no longer with Konami and they didn't have rights to the IP
@anayalater34 ahah, yes ok,but the real question is: have you played and beaten back in the days Valkyrie Profile (in japanese) on hard, including the final dungeon as I did?
@@Nameless_3391 (you can skip cutscenes and reload, I have 15 hours game time on steam and about 7 on ps5 so far lol) But Im doing it as research, I've uncovered tonnes of changes etc so far for my upcoming videos ^^ (One showing all new characters should be finished in a day or so)
@@Andrea-yf3hu Ahh I see, I didn't know it was also on the PS1, that's cool. Tbh, I also grew up with a PS1, but sadly I'm not really into RPG games (especially the old turned based ones), so I didn't really know about Star Ocean. 😅
I've played every star ocean except the damn GBA one and I can say for a fact it has the best everything. Story, combat, how you level up skills, and maybe crafting because they changed it -_-
I don’t understand why they did a great job on this game but square enix completed neglected Valkyrie profile games I just can’t believe it! Also please can someone make a remake of legend of legaia this game was a masterpiece and I just can’t phantom how they are sleeping on a remake.
Star Ocean 2 is a game i loved seeing my brother play on his PS1. Now that it's gettting this big bombastic remake... and a playable demo... I got to tell him!
I'm not hating on the game - it looks absolutely incredible - but the narration of this trailer is bizarre, especially the pause before "rotate the camera" at 1:20.
I’ll try the demo and leave general impressions later. Hate to sound weird though because the current Switch hardware seems to be experiencing some frame rate issues for this and many other recent releases. I’m hoping if the next machine is backwards compatible for most of the original’s lineup there should be a patch to bring Second Story R up to 60 fps like on Playstation consoles. *Edit* Second Story R on Switch runs very smoothly, believe it or not.😊 Still I wouldn’t recommend to anyone if they only plan on playing it on PS5.
I’ve never played this game before, but a video game giving the player an option of which voice acted they want to voice each individual character sounds either over the top or ground breaking, but I can’t decide which. Imagine if they did that sort of thing for movies - you could have the option of, say, Morgan Freeman voicing Jackie Chan’s character, or vice versa
This is a sign that remade doesnt necessarily mean games need to be awe with the visuals. It all about the content but beinh true to the orgnal source material
They did not have to go this hard, this looks incredible. Changes and updates in all the right places without messing with the core gameplay, characters, or story. Basically, this is what they should've done with FFVII but I'll gladly take it for my second favorite PS1 RPG of all time!
This looks so goddamn good! Even more excited for the game now! Xenogears needs this exact same treatment! Like goddamn, it would be the perfect style for it, too!
Put some respect on Square you guys. Between this, Mario RPG, and localizing LiveALive nintendo fans have been eating well from them the past few years❤. Just not everyone else😅
This looks sick and I'll definitely be getting it, but imagine what this game could've looked like if the in-game models and animations looked like their character art
Played it back when it first came out. Incredible game and the best in the series. Looks like the remake is changing up the combat system. I'm concerned.
From a diehard fan of the original who has now played the demo, it still feels pretty damn good. Fights feel way less cheap and more intentional than they used to, though ofc the demo did only showcase the beginning of the game so we’ll have to see what it looks like when skill procs are popping off multiple times a second, haha.
I got done playing Star Ocean The Second Story on the original Playstation. I have to say that it is really tough, for a PS1 JRPG. But after playing the demo for this game, I am glad the difficulty was eased up by just a bit. The remake also helps enhance the game, while keeping the classic feel to it. That, I really appreciate. I think I may get it on Nintendo Switch, just so I can have the option to play it on the go. If you haven't played this game, I HIGHLY recommend you do. The gameplay is great, the world is such a spectacle, and the characters are really enjoyable. Plus the story is really good. It is such a great JRPG. Sure, it can be tough. But the remake eases up on the difficulty. I hope there are more classic remakes like this, that go through the same remastering. I think the first three Tales of games should have a modern remake, in this same way.
The original SO2 is one of the few RPGs where I fully completed everything (including Cave of Trials, Gabrie Celeste, Ethereal Queen and Unlimited Indalecio). Usually I end up getting bored and move on to a new game but something about this one just kept me hooked. After playing the demo, it's almost like a whole new game, except it isn't, lol. They did an amazing job with it. Preorder for me, and I don't do that often these days. I hope this can inject a bit of life back into the Star Ocean IP, as tri-Ace seem to have lost a bit of the magic from days past.
Is it just me or was that the weirdest VO for a game trailer? And how 'bout that mispronunciation of "formidable" at 2:44? Bizarre choice for a professional game trailer from a company as large as Square Enix... Oh well, game looks rad.
I don't know if it's just me but the music sound quality sounds really low in some areas (it's very noticeable in the first dungeon). I don't know if this is something exclusive of the Switch version.
I played the demo last night and not only did the game itself sell me on it (I only played 1 and 3) the assault action system looks DOPE! Summoning past SO protagonists? SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY! You lnow ther very second I get Fayt from SO 3 to summon he will be my most usef one.
Two showcases yesterday and Square-Enix was the only company to upload anything good. FF7 Rebirth and this both look amazing. Play the Star Ocean demo last night and am 100% sold on it now.
wait really? it sounded so scuffed to me man.. the hesitations and stutters n weird pronouciations n emphasis. plus you can literally hear the saliva in their mouth, ahah
@@BoundaryBreakThat time you said Fire Emblem and Xenoblade fans are getting too much was super cool and definitely made me want to watch more of your content.
![The Legend of Zelda Orchestra Concert [Nintendo Live 2024 TOKYO]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/xuXHrHRZzLk/mqdefault.jpg)
I was expecting a simple port of the game, but this is so much better! Square Enix truly made an effort to improve a beloved classic. They've really modernized and enhanced the original by adding more battle mechanics, a revamped world map, and even fishing for crying out loud! I can't wait for this release :)
This is a bit of a port, somewhat - it's based largely on the PSP remake rather than the original version of the game on PSone.
True, but it look a LOT better than the PSP. Portait are finally beautiful (I can't stand the PSP character portait art) and the battle system seems so much more fluid.
Just played the demo of it and yeah, it is definitely something that I wasn’t expecting for any rpg game. Truly the benevolent ways of improving the game :D
@@DragoonMS That makes zero sense. It is either a port or not a port. This is definitely not a port or a "bit of a port" of the psp version.
This remake is looking incredible! I am surprised this was not at the Nintendo Direct.
Thank you Square for actually adding more to the game and not just a simple remaster! This actually looks incredible.
It's not a remaster, it's a remake.
Too bad it's locked to 30fps
@@TheRealZXXZ which is a good thing, as combat and everything else is fluid.
"Its not the Great who are Strong, Its the Strong who are Great!"
@@Yusei255 that's more on you falling for S-E's market ploy to promote the PS5 version
Also the Symphonia remaster suffered heavily when it was confirmed to be forced locked to 60fps
I played the demo last night and I was sold within a half hour. The game is absolutely gorgeous!
30fps?
@@AskeladdThorfinn-s1k Are you asking if it's 30fps or trying to say people can't enjoy games that are 30fps?
the demo is on ps5 too so 60 fps as well...only 30 on switch@@AskeladdThorfinn-s1k
@@AskeladdThorfinn-s1k I was concerned too, but it's not really noticeable.
@@NuiYabuko He may just be asking because curious without ill intent, but looking at this 30fps is a safe assumption.
I’m so excited for this game! I’ve heard great things about the original and I can’t wait to experience this remake first-hand! The combat system looks cool and the music is amazing!
I've played every version including the Japanese release in 2016. What they've done to this game has brought back my hope in companies making games again lol.
OMG, so we dont have to wait Fairie Light animation anymore ?! This is a whole new game !!!!
Lol I know right 😂
I love the part when the fairy come to heal, so cute 🧚🏻♀️💚✨
Honestly I'm kinda scared cuz that animation stop allowed rena to heal just in time before you get whacked. It's gunna be a lot more fast paced lol
You mean "Fairie Health" :P
I was already sold/excited to relive a beloved classic. But now seeing/hearing all of these additions/rebalancing/improvements, I can't wait to get my hands on this game!
This remake is looking incredible! I am surprised this was not at the Nintendo Direct.
This goes beyond what I expected. I am really looking forward to this game.
This is amazing, I remember playing the original as a kid and got all teary eyed. Thanks Square Enix for this amazing remaster, day one purchase for me.
This is RPG of the year for me. The demo was perfect. I can't wait for the full release.
Star Ocean 2 has always been the peak of the series, but all these crazy new bonus features (which are definitely from the later titles) have officially taken it beyond that peak, beyond the stars, and into the next universe. I can't wait to enjoy Claude and Rena's adventure all over again.
The map is the biggest and most welcome addition, so is the instant switch between normal and P.A mode.
As that was soo annoying in first departure, as you litterly had to go put to the world map then go back in.
Seriously can't wait for it, as SO2 has always been and will always be my favourite
SO2 story always simple yet mesmerizing. quite unique battle system back then. maybe the only game that introduce a talent that steal npc stuffs lol
@@Yusei255 It was the same with Private Actions in Star Ocean 2 as well.
A masterpiece is about to become even more of a masterpiece
This remake could revitalize the star ocean franchise
This game was amazing when it first came out. Picked it up on a whim for my PlayStation and later found out it was a rare game, and a bit of a cult classic! Anyway, here's hoping they do something similar with Suikoden 2, which remains the best ever of this era of RPGs!
The Suikoden 1 remaster looks great, here’s hoping it does well so they consider it for 2!!
Umm, the remaster is both games, that's why it's title has Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars because it's 1 and 2 respectively
Suikoden-related note If you're unaware of this... check out Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes which is out in April next year; it's the "Suikoden" that cannot be called Suikoden because the original creator is no longer with Konami and they didn't have rights to the IP
Suikoden II is awesome but not the best of the era. I'd still take Final Fantasy VII and IX over it...I'd take Xenogears over it.
@@damonke79 Luckily, there's space in the world for us all. :-D
Star Ocean 2 was the best game tri-Ace ever made, imho. Very excited for this one
When one of the best of all time becomes even better! Played through the demo last night and it drew me in every bit as hard as the original!
I've never played this series, but now I'm completely invested in this gorgeous design!
The original was one of my favorite RPGs of all time. I've beaten it four times with four different endings so far. Looking forward to many more
I still have this on my PS1.
Me too😊
Played with both characters. Now that I am learning Japanese, I will experience soon the real deal😊
I hate being that 1 up guy but..... I have the PS1 PSP and the Japanese only release in 2016. I'm sorry but I had to
@anayalater34 ahah, yes ok,but the real question is: have you played and beaten back in the days Valkyrie Profile (in japanese) on hard, including the final dungeon as I did?
I've been playing the demo all day, love what they've done with one of my fav games of all time.
Wait.......I didn't know there's a demo!!!!!
@@vahitcantekin2618 yup, on all platforms too ^^
Are you kidding me? Me night plans now are gonna be changed 😂
The demo is just for 3 hours 😅
@@Nameless_3391 (you can skip cutscenes and reload, I have 15 hours game time on steam and about 7 on ps5 so far lol)
But Im doing it as research, I've uncovered tonnes of changes etc so far for my upcoming videos ^^
(One showing all new characters should be finished in a day or so)
Game looks great have to say it sounds like they got the Grandmother AI to do the voice over
So minor spoilers but to me it sounds like the PSP voice actor for renas mom
that's because it is. the game is reusing the PSP voice acting for the English dub
One of the few games I actually pre-ordered. This might be one of the best Switch Games for me.
I remember playing Star Ocean on my friend's PSP, I'm not big on RPG games but this looks pretty dope.
I think I am bit older than you, I played it on psx after having played FFVII, what a STELLAR game it was, and now it's back, it's back!!!
@@Andrea-yf3hu Ahh I see, I didn't know it was also on the PS1, that's cool.
Tbh, I also grew up with a PS1, but sadly I'm not really into RPG games (especially the old turned based ones), so I didn't really know about Star Ocean. 😅
This game looks more fun than the last 3 main line Star Ocean games 😂😂😂
The og PS1 version is still better than the newer ones lol
Nice job getting Susan Sarandon to outline the battle system for us.
This looks awesome i never played star ocean before but this really looks good !
Just this morning i wsd telling ny kids about this game from my childhood. Had no idea about the remake wow!
The english VA for Claude is OG Shinji. Shinji is now the voice for Claude.
Am I supposed to know what Shinji you're talking about? Because the first that comes to mind is Ikari Shinji.
@@NuiYabuko Yeah, that's the guy I'm talking about. Shinji Ikari from Evangelion.
I was wondering why he sounded so familiar! Thanks for the info!
This game looks absolutely AMAZING and I've heard nothing but good things about this entry on the series. Definitely picking this one up 🙏
I've played every star ocean except the damn GBA one and I can say for a fact it has the best everything. Story, combat, how you level up skills, and maybe crafting because they changed it -_-
Wow the visuals and combat are like a fusion of Octopath and Bravely Default. Can't wait to play this!
yea, no random encounter, auto pre order 🔥🔥🔥❤
0:43 - "...to boldly go where no one has been before." Sir Patrick Stewart as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard.
Damn this is so good it feels just like how a Star Ocean video game should feel like, I can't wait to get this
I think the game looks great too, but seriously no one is going to talk about the pseudo-human doing the VO for this trailer?!
Extremely minor spoilers and or not a spoiler at all but to me it sounds like the PSP voice actor for renas mom
I wish they did this stuff for more remakes, this is amazing
I am beyond hyped for this game.
Me too❤
Man, i want tales of phantasia or golden sun next
I'd die if we got a phantasia remaster
I don’t understand why they did a great job on this game but square enix completed neglected Valkyrie profile games I just can’t believe it! Also please can someone make a remake of legend of legaia this game was a masterpiece and I just can’t phantom how they are sleeping on a remake.
This is what respect and love looks like. Star Ocean 2 got everything it needed for its remaster and its amazing.
This is a remake not a remaster.
1:17 "Castles and mountains that appear as you...........rotate the camera"
Very cool options with the voices etc
Star Ocean 2 is a game i loved seeing my brother play on his PS1. Now that it's gettting this big bombastic remake... and a playable demo...
I got to tell him!
This looks incredible. Bonus points for dropping on my birthday too!
Happy birthday! 😊
Happy early bday!
I'm not hating on the game - it looks absolutely incredible - but the narration of this trailer is bizarre, especially the pause before "rotate the camera" at 1:20.
When you order a narrator off temu
this and mario rpg got me amped beyond belief
Just the fishing mechanics is making me want to buy this 🤯
This game does not get enough love. Finally, it gets some respect! And great job for casting Susan Sarandon to narrate the trailer.
This game is AMAZING I told you guys this would be the best star ocean entry to DATE!
You are very wrong, my friend, this is BEYOND amaaaaazing 😂🎉❤
Is... that Laeticia at 5:42 !?
Looks awesome, can't wait to play it
I’ll try the demo and leave general impressions later. Hate to sound weird though because the current Switch hardware seems to be experiencing some frame rate issues for this and many other recent releases. I’m hoping if the next machine is backwards compatible for most of the original’s lineup there should be a patch to bring Second Story R up to 60 fps like on Playstation consoles.
*Edit* Second Story R on Switch runs very smoothly, believe it or not.😊 Still I wouldn’t recommend to anyone if they only plan on playing it on PS5.
good to know the star ocean I used to play during my childhood is the peak in the series
seeing this remaster made me emotional
So did some sort of weird Ai do the voice over for this?
i feel like the narrator was under the influence while reading their script
Is the voice ai? 2:42 "The enemies are quite formable".......the pronunciation of some of these words are odd.
I've been waiting for this one!
The hesitation before she said ".....Rotate" made me laugh a lil bit, I aint gon lie.😅. Hyped for this game lowkey.
I’ve never played this game before, but a video game giving the player an option of which voice acted they want to voice each individual character sounds either over the top or ground breaking, but I can’t decide which. Imagine if they did that sort of thing for movies - you could have the option of, say, Morgan Freeman voicing Jackie Chan’s character, or vice versa
I am loving the demo, definitely preordering this game.
How is this not in the direct shocked me
Looks good, but what's going on with the trailer announcer? Did they use an AI voice or were they just mildly drunk?
I need a retail version of this game!
There is one!
This is the kind of remaster for older games I like to see.
Totally. I wish they added more pixel to the sprites though. It’s weird seeing how pixelated it is compared to the really crisp background.
This remake is looking incredible! I am surprised this was not at the Nintendo Direct.
November feels so far away now 😢
This is a sign that remade doesnt necessarily mean games need to be awe with the visuals. It all about the content but beinh true to the orgnal source material
The visuals are an awe though lol
They did not have to go this hard, this looks incredible. Changes and updates in all the right places without messing with the core gameplay, characters, or story. Basically, this is what they should've done with FFVII but I'll gladly take it for my second favorite PS1 RPG of all time!
2nd favourite what was you're first.
I'll guess chrono trigger
This person has a voice for silent films.
Square Enix learning from Monolith Soft. Sounds like they're drawing from Xenoblade for unique areas, & Endless Frontier for the call-in attacks.
This looks so goddamn good! Even more excited for the game now! Xenogears needs this exact same treatment! Like goddamn, it would be the perfect style for it, too!
Are you guys seriously so high off copium hat you think a xenogears rerelease will ever happen? I thought y'all would've learned by now.
@TheStupidRaptor Let a man dream dammit! Why you gotta bring our hope down?
Put some respect on Square you guys. Between this, Mario RPG, and localizing LiveALive nintendo fans have been eating well from them the past few years❤. Just not everyone else😅
This looks sick and I'll definitely be getting it, but imagine what this game could've looked like if the in-game models and animations looked like their character art
for that we have Unicorn Overlord
@@noahsabadish3812 Which uses Vanillaware's signature art-style, which is very different from Star Ocean's art style.
These might as well be the best 2D-HD graphics we've seen to date
Always reward/support companies who put effort into projects that are quality
This game brings back so many memories. Feeling so nostalgic right now 🥹
Is this the best star ocean game cause they put a lot of effort in this remake.
Waiting to see articles like i did with BG3 stuff like "Listen you cant expect ALL remakes to have this level of attention and love."
Played it back when it first came out. Incredible game and the best in the series. Looks like the remake is changing up the combat system. I'm concerned.
Play the demo. The original on SNES basically used auto battle, so...
From a diehard fan of the original who has now played the demo, it still feels pretty damn good. Fights feel way less cheap and more intentional than they used to, though ofc the demo did only showcase the beginning of the game so we’ll have to see what it looks like when skill procs are popping off multiple times a second, haha.
My main concern is the spells no longer freeze everything, it doesn't give rena that single frame to heal the party XD
This looks beyond amazing, can't wait to play it!
I played the original psx to death and love till this day. Now we have this. Cannot wait❤❤❤
I got done playing Star Ocean The Second Story on the original Playstation. I have to say that it is really tough, for a PS1 JRPG. But after playing the demo for this game, I am glad the difficulty was eased up by just a bit. The remake also helps enhance the game, while keeping the classic feel to it. That, I really appreciate. I think I may get it on Nintendo Switch, just so I can have the option to play it on the go. If you haven't played this game, I HIGHLY recommend you do. The gameplay is great, the world is such a spectacle, and the characters are really enjoyable. Plus the story is really good. It is such a great JRPG. Sure, it can be tough. But the remake eases up on the difficulty. I hope there are more classic remakes like this, that go through the same remastering. I think the first three Tales of games should have a modern remake, in this same way.
The original SO2 is one of the few RPGs where I fully completed everything (including Cave of Trials, Gabrie Celeste, Ethereal Queen and Unlimited Indalecio). Usually I end up getting bored and move on to a new game but something about this one just kept me hooked. After playing the demo, it's almost like a whole new game, except it isn't, lol. They did an amazing job with it. Preorder for me, and I don't do that often these days. I hope this can inject a bit of life back into the Star Ocean IP, as tri-Ace seem to have lost a bit of the magic from days past.
The announcer sounds like Phyllis Diller
yes Yes YEs YES YES YES
I HAVE SO MUCH NOSTALGIA. I cannot wait for this game
Is it just me or was that the weirdest VO for a game trailer? And how 'bout that mispronunciation of "formidable" at 2:44? Bizarre choice for a professional game trailer from a company as large as Square Enix... Oh well, game looks rad.
Okay, but can we still make Baby Rabbit Rissoto?
I don't know if it's just me but the music sound quality sounds really low in some areas (it's very noticeable in the first dungeon). I don't know if this is something exclusive of the Switch version.
When I say low quality I ment they sound really compressed.
omg why does this look so good? thank you SE
I played the demo last night and not only did the game itself sell me on it (I only played 1 and 3) the assault action system looks DOPE! Summoning past SO protagonists? SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY! You lnow ther very second I get Fayt from SO 3 to summon he will be my most usef one.
Played the demo. It's pretty good.
That's pretty impressive what they did for the Japanese voice acting
Two showcases yesterday and Square-Enix was the only company to upload anything good. FF7 Rebirth and this both look amazing. Play the Star Ocean demo last night and am 100% sold on it now.
Im in love. Looks brilliant!
I hope they keep the 255 level cap, the recent trend of low level caps in RPGs sucks.
With the multiple combat system now in place I hope so too lol. If not raising it to 999 XD
So excited for updated crafting!!
I am very likely getting this day 1. Wish they added coop to it, but otherwise, I am stoked!
I really like that announcers voice
wait really? it sounded so scuffed to me man.. the hesitations and stutters n weird pronouciations n emphasis. plus you can literally hear the saliva in their mouth, ahah
this was one of my favs growing up! Hope you can do an episode on it after it comes out! Love your work man!
You fell off during Covid
@@marioparty17 always interested in feedback like this. Are you able to explain why you feel i fell off during that time?
@@BoundaryBreakThat time you said Fire Emblem and Xenoblade fans are getting too much was super cool and definitely made me want to watch more of your content.
This gives me a older pc graphic vibe, Im looking forward to trying the demo
Wow... everything sparkles anew.
Look's like a amazing remaster! I like these kind of informative gameplay trailers also. 😊
I can finally have both games on my switch! LET'S GOOOOOO
It's simply a must-buy