List of Star Ocean Video Games and Stats (2024)

The “Star Ocean” video game franchise is a series of action role-playing games (RPGs) developed by the Japanese game developer tri-Ace and published by Square Enix. The franchise has gained a reputation for its unique blend of sci-fi and fantasy elements, offering expansive worlds, rich storylines, and engaging gameplay.

The first game in the series, “Star Ocean,” was released in 1996 in Japan for the Super Famicom (SNES) console. It featured real-time combat, a futuristic setting, and an intricate item creation system. The game was praised for its innovative gameplay mechanics and extensive character customization options.

The second installment, “Star Ocean: The Second Story,” was released in 1998 in Japan for the PlayStation console. It introduced branching storylines and multiple playable characters, allowing players to experience different perspectives and outcomes. The game also expanded on the item creation system and featured improved graphics and gameplay.

In 2000, “Star Ocean: Blue Sphere” was released exclusively for the Game Boy Color in Japan, serving as a direct sequel to “Star Ocean: The Second Story.” However, it was not released outside of Japan.

“Star Ocean: Till the End of Time,” the third main installment, was released in 2003 for the PlayStation 2 console. It featured 3D graphics, an intricate battle system, and a complex storyline with philosophical themes. The game received positive reviews for its graphics, gameplay, and storytelling.

“Star Ocean: The Last Hope,” the fourth main installment, was released in 2009 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles. It served as a prequel to the original “Star Ocean” game, exploring the origins of the series’ lore. The game introduced new gameplay mechanics, such as real-time action combat, and received mixed reviews from critics.

In addition to the main series, there have been spin-off titles, remakes, and re-releases of earlier games in the franchise, as well as mobile games and other adaptations. The “Star Ocean” franchise has developed a loyal fanbase due to its unique blend of sci-fi and fantasy elements, expansive worlds, and engaging gameplay mechanics.

Star Ocean Video Games:

Here is our enormous collection of video games from the Star Ocean franchise and detailed information on each. As always, new games are added to this collection regularly.

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