Star Ocean: The Divine Force

"Star Ocean: The Divine Force feels drained of life."

"Star Ocean: The Divine Force soars through the stars, carried by the gentle breeze of a great combat system and a world of possibilities."

"Star Ocean: The Divine Force is a promising new beginning for the saga, thanks to its combat system and the new exploration gameplay ideas that support a great cast and a meaningful story."

"D.U.M.A. incorporates fun ideas when it comes to exploring and fighting, but beyond that Star Ocean: The Divine Force is an ordinary and grinding JRPG. And that&s;s okay, because sometimes these games that are just good are just as fun …"

"At the time of landing on the planet Star Ocean: The Divine Force we had many reservations, mostly due to the disappointment reserved for us by the previous episode."

"On the whole, Star Ocean: The Divine Force may be the most solid entry to date. For anyone concerned the series lost its way in Integrity and Faithlessness, those doubts can be put to rest. The only issues - some …"

"Star Ocean: The Divine Force is an excellent step forward for the series and should mean plenty to longtime fans. Between the changes to combat and the enhanced exploration abilities, there has never been a better time to sink your …"

"Star Ocean: The Divine Force is a solid JRPG that straddles two worlds in more ways than one, resulting in a worthwhile yet middling adventure with decent replay potential."

"Star Ocean: The Divine Force is a bold and exciting new direction for the series with incredibly fun combat, great characters, and a gripping story. It stumbles more often than it should, but this grand return was more than worth …"

"Star Ocean: The Divine Force is a return to greatness thanks to a new and exciting spin on the action RPG combat the series is known for, the endearing dual protagonists, and a solid story that manages to dodge the …"

"This long-running series returns to classic roots with this new entry, but I doubt whether this is a correct choice or not."

"Star Ocean: Divine Force is a great role-playing game that arrives 15 years too late. It&s;s a game that will keep you busy for hours, and a good effort to keep alive an lesser-known franchise."

"Star Ocean: The Divine Force is not a perfect action-RPG, but it does have a lot going for it that make it extremely enjoyable. It has top notch production values for the most part and it more than makes up …"

"Even with some issues here and there, Star Ocean: The Divine Force is undoubtedly a return to form for the series by tri-Ace. The game delivers a solid JRPG experience that both fans of the series and newcomers will enjoy …"

"Star Ocean: The Divine Force is yet another Tri-ace jrpg, beautiful in the combat system, while poor in the aesthetic realization of the game world."

"The Divine Force refines the Star Ocean series&s; combat and exploration to deliver a sci-fi tale with engaging, action-focused gameplay, but a few of the franchise&s;s longstanding flaws persist."

"Star Ocean: The Divine Force isn’t the best in the series, but a revamped battle system and a charming cast of characters at least make it feel like a return to form."

"Star Ocean The Divine Force is a much better effort than Integrity and Faithlessness was, and with it the Star Ocean franchise goes back on track six years after. tri-Ace revamped the combt system and added new features, now it&s;s …"

"There’s still a layer of jankiness the series can’t escape in terms of visuals and tropey writing. But the compelling characters and gameplay mechanics overshadow the rough edges. If this is the last Star Ocean game, Tri-Ace has gone out …"

"Due to a myriad of issues both big and small, Star Ocean: The Divine Force feels less like a step in the right direction but instead, a stumble towards the goal. Still, the excellent combat and a more enjoyable story …"

"While it might not keep up with the mega JRPG franchises, Star Ocean: The Divine Force is a big leap forward over previous entries, and has a fun combat system and just enough charm to recommend."

"Star Ocean: The Divine Force is the latest entry in the long-running JRPG series, which has hit some stumbling blocks with its last release. The decision to have dual protagonists is a nice touch, especially given how likable they both …"

"Star Ocean: The Divine Force has exciting combat mechanics and a fun traversal system, but it&s;s hampered by poor performance, bland cutscenes, and questionable pacing."

"Star Ocean: The Divine Force blends classic sensibilities with fresh design for a satisfying new installment in a classic JRPG series."

"Star Ocean: The Divine Force is like a comfortable pair of JRPG slippers. If you&s;re in the mood for a Japanese role playing game and you&s;ve played all of the good ones then you can rest assured that this one …"

"Star Ocean: The Divine Force isn&s;t the best JRPG of the year, but it&s;s still full of heart, charm, and an unforgettable adventure. The game might have some lifeless character models and slightly janky AI, but the script brings those …"

"Star Ocean&s;s 25th-anniversary title celebrates its beloved PS2 classic with a spiritual remake, but its adherence to archaic series&s; design will ward off new players"

"I would only recommend this game to forgiving action JRPG fans and series veterans. This sucks because I adore the story and the flight mechanics. Unfortunately, the game’s iffy presentation ruins a lot."

"This is the best new Star Ocean game in a good while. Star Ocean: The Divine Force makes great use of the power of current gen consoles to create a visually great world and incredibly pretty, almost doll-like characters. The …"

"Star Ocean: The Divine Force presents us with a game that may have once been a stellar JRPG title 20 years ago, but those standards just don&s;t hold up in 2022. When compared to its contemporaries, it&s;s just not on …"

"Star Ocean: The Divine Force is a competent game in the Star Ocean franchise but it is hindered by some in game decision with menus, quest logs, and the party member AI. It isn&s;t the best transition to 3D from …"

"Star Ocean: The Divine Force is developer tri-Ace&s;s latest foray into the stars with this latest entry of their long-running science fiction RPG series, and after a rocky previous entry, this new game may have righted the ship towards a …"

"Despite making a couple of stumbles along the way, Star Ocean: The Divine Force is a quality JRPG. tri-Ace has managed to offer an adventure that combines the medieval with science fiction greatly."

"While Star Ocean: The Divine Force may not be the most revolutionary, prettiest, or most action-packed JRPG out there, its fantastic cast of characters and generally fun story do quite a bit to make the game&s;s 40+ hour journey feel …"

"A delightful RPG in its own right, rather than just a good retro-like experience."

"Star Ocean: The Divine Force will likely win back fans unimpressed with Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness. With its fun cast and expansive narrative, I found the game easy to get invested in, despite the predictably tropey JRPG melodrama. The …"

"Star Ocean: The Divine Force is a throwback to the PS2-era, but that&s;s part of what makes it fun."