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STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R - DEMO available now!

《STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R - DEMO》 This demo features a playable section from the beginning of STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R until completion of Krosse Cave.

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added《STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R - DEMO》This demo features a playable section from the beginning of STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R until completion of Krosse Cave. Experience the field areas depicted in the new graphical style, the new systems incorporated into the combat, and more besides.
added《What is STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R?》Brought to life with a unique 2.5D aesthetic, which fuses 2D pixel characters and 3D environments, this remake includes everything that made the original release so great while adding new elements too! Experience new battle mechanics, full Japanese and English voice overs, original and re-arranged music, fast-travel and so much more! Discover the definitive version of a classic but modernized JRPG that’s perfect for newcomers and long-time fans alike.
changedPre-purchase to obtain the following digital content:・Pangalactic Federation Longsword* (exclusive weapon for Claude) ・Forest Knuckles (exclusive weapon for Rena)* ・Sunrise Ring** ・Set of recovery items** (Mixed berries x20 + Resurrection Potion x20) *Available to users who pre-purchase the game before 8:59am PDT on November 2nd, 2023. **Also available for customers who purchase the game by 8:59am PST on November 16th, 2023.

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addedThis demo features a playable section from the beginning of STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R until completion of Krosse Cave. Experience the field areas depicted in the new graphical style, the new systems incorporated into the combat, and more besides.
addedBrought to life with a unique 2.5D aesthetic, which fuses 2D pixel characters and 3D environments, this remake includes everything that made the original release so great while adding new elements too! Experience new battle mechanics, full Japanese and English voice overs, original and re-arranged music, fast-travel and so much more! Discover the definitive version of a classic but modernized JRPG that’s perfect for newcomers and long-time fans alike.
changed・Pangalactic Federation Longsword* (exclusive weapon for Claude) ・Forest Knuckles (exclusive weapon for Rena)* ・Sunrise Ring** ・Set of recovery items** (Mixed berries x20 + Resurrection Potion x20) *Available to users who pre-purchase the game before 8:59am PDT on November 2nd, 2023. **Also available for customers who purchase the game by 8:59am PST on November 16th, 2023.

《STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R - DEMO》

This demo features a playable section from the beginning of STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R until completion of Krosse Cave. Experience the field areas depicted in the new graphical style, the new systems incorporated into the combat, and more besides.

(The content of the demo has been taken from the full game, but with some adjustments made. Some full-game features are restricted.) (In the demo, each save file has a time limit of three hours.) (Story progression and character levels from the demo can be carried over to the full game.) (Save data from the demo can only be carried over to the full game once, when the full game is booted for the first time.)

《What is STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R?》

The highly acclaimed second instalment in the STAR OCEAN series, returns as STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R.

Brought to life with a unique 2.5D aesthetic, which fuses 2D pixel characters and 3D environments, this remake includes everything that made the original release so great while adding new elements too! Experience new battle mechanics, full Japanese and English voice overs, original and re-arranged music, fast-travel and so much more! Discover the definitive version of a classic but modernized JRPG that’s perfect for newcomers and long-time fans alike.

Pre-purchase to obtain the following digital content:

・Pangalactic Federation Longsword* (exclusive weapon for Claude) ・Forest Knuckles (exclusive weapon for Rena)* ・Sunrise Ring** ・Set of recovery items** (Mixed berries x20 + Resurrection Potion x20) *Available to users who pre-purchase the game before 8:59am PDT on November 2nd, 2023. **Also available for customers who purchase the game by 8:59am PST on November 16th, 2023.

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