Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Switch eShop
5th Dec 2019, $20.99
5th Dec 2019
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Reviews
Review Star Ocean: First Departure R (Switch) - An RPG Nostalgia Trip That's Showing Its Age
A gentle HD update for an old classic
This very first game in the Star Ocean series - a series which eventually grew to include eight titles of varying quality - has been through a handful of iterations over the years. Originally released exclusively in Japan on Super Famicom back in 1996 it was then extensively remade using the Star Ocean 2 engine...
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Star Ocean: First Departure R News
News Looks Like The Best 'Star Ocean' Game Might Be Getting A Remake
Star Ocean: The Second Story R logo accidentally leaked
tri-Ace's action RPG series Star Ocean has had its ups and downs over the years, but after last year's Star Ocean: The Divine Force, it looks like Square Enix wants to ride the improved momentum and rerelease what may well be the best — and most popular — game in the series. RPG Site (via
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 7th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
So, yet another week has been and gone, this time bringing with it a new Nintendo Switch system update, an announcement for new NES and SNES titles on Switch - just days after we moaned about it, no less - and even the addition of
Nintendo Download 5th December (North America)
Assassin's Creed! Shovel Knight! Neverwinter Nights!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Assassin's Creed: The Rebel...
Nintendo Download 5th December (Europe)
Farming Sim! Assassin's Creed! Alien!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Farming Simulator 20 (Focus Home...
News Square Enix Brings Star Ocean: First Departure R To Switch This December
Update: Western release date confirmed
Update 11/09: Square Enix has now confirmed the game will also launch digitally in North America and Europe on 5th December for $20.99 / £16.99 / €20.99 (thanks, Gematsu). Original Story: Back in May, Square Enix revealed Star Ocean: First Departure R would be released worldwide on the Swit
News Star Ocean: First Departure R Announced For Nintendo Switch
The PSP remake returns in high definition
Square Enix has announced Star Ocean: First Departure R will be released on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in the near future. This particular version of the action role-playing game was first launched on the PlayStation Portable in 2007. The enhanced PSP iteration is based on the Super Famicom Star...
About The Game
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From a power yet undiscovered, a new generation will be born.
Our tale begins on the primitive planet of Roak where Roddick lives in the peaceful and uneventful town of Kratus.
As a member of the village’s local “Defence Force” tasked with the protection of Kratus, Roddick learns of a mysterious disease that has broken out in the neighbouring town. Those infected turn to stone, but continue to live on in a petrified state.
Roddick, along with his two friends Millie and Dorne, make their way to the neighbouring town. Informed of a cure for the sickness, they head to Mt. Metorx where a healing herb is rumoured to grow. When they reach the summit, the party encounter Ronyx and Ilia, who appear before them in a pillar of light.
Thus, the story of STAR OCEAN begins...
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I am so excited for this game, the PSP remake is in my top 5 favorite games of all time right beside LoZ: Twilight Princess, and Pokemon Diamond
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