Star Ocean First Departure R

"Star Ocean First Departure R is the best Star Ocean game in a long time."

"A fine port of a mediocre game. it&s;s great Star Ocean: First Departure is on more platforms, but the game itself doesn&s;t excel."

"Star Ocean First Departure R is a satisfying old-school ARPG that&s;s sure to scratch your nostalgia itch."

"It is an unusual situation where a remake is influenced by its sequel."

"A classic JRPG in the good and the not so good: it has that charm that only this kind of games possess, but things like structure and narrative hasn&s;t aged so well. In any case, if you haven&s;t played the …"

"Star Ocean First Departure R turns out to be the best way for newcomers to discover the Star Ocean series. Those returning to the game won’t find too much new here, but hey, if you’ve never added Pericci to the …"

"In a year already stacked with a number of quality Switch RPG releases, Star Ocean: First Departure R has been a pleasant, budget-friendly surprise."

"Star Ocean First Departure R is an absolutely fantastic JRPG and should be included in any fans collection. For the price tag, it’s tough to argue with buying it. Even though I received a code by Square Enix to review …"

"Star Ocean: First Departure R is an above average game that has the potential to be great. While the story, characters, and world are fun to experience, a dull battle system, uncooperative AI, and reliance on random chance bring it …"

"Based on the PSP version of the game, Star Ocean First Departure R is first and foremost adressed to the new players. It has some nice improvements though such as the ability to double the game&s;s speed, new illustrations for …"

"Exploring the ocean of stars is never better than with this version of the game. There are some noticeable flaws that bring down the score, especially with modern gaming, but being able to experience the first game that started the …"

"The story is no slouch either with a great set up premise and some interesting turn of events. It might not blow anyone away today the same way it did then but this is still one worth enjoying for its …"

"Calling First Departure R a full remaster is a bit of a disservice. Though the new character artwork and Japanese voice track are nice additions, this is still very much the same Star Ocean game that fans played a decade …"

"Star Ocean: First Departure R attempts to stick closer to its origins and doesn&s;t deviate much from it. The new additions are slim but it is still one of the better Star Ocean games."

"Star Ocean: First Departure R is a classic game that reminds us of where the series started. While it is certainly fun and enjoyable, it retains a number of traits associated with the best JRPGs. These include a simple storyline, …"

"Square Enix has been on a bender with its classic library in the later half of this year. The Mana collection came a few months ago, and there have been two SaGa titles re-released in just the last month as …"

"Star Ocean First Departure R is the best way to experience the original entry in this oft-overlooked RPG series."

"Star Ocean: First Departure R on Nintendo Switch is a fine way to experience the origins of the Star Ocean franchise but a pretty barebones remaster."

"Star Ocean First Departure R is a great RPG that needed a bit more love on the presentation side of things. It certainly deserved it."

"It stands out in a few ways from its contemporaries, mostly in its Tales-esque battle system and character recruitment and affection minutiae. My best recommendation for First Departure R might be that it&s;s a story-heavy RPG that spins a yarn …"

"Ultimately, Star Ocean: First Departure R is merely upscaling an already flawed game that fans of the series will enjoy, being able to play on modern hardware, but is otherwise a frustrating experience."

"This re-release might serve as the best opportunity for many prospective players to dip their toes in and discover a classic JRPG that in the current day, is still deserving of your time."

"Fans of Star Ocean will know what to expect here. This is a game that&s;s pretty fun to blast through for nostalgia&s;s sake or from the point of view of simply experiencing the game that kickstarted the long-running series. For …"

"Star Ocean: First Departure R is a beautiful retro game, but at the same time, it does almost nothing to get up to speed on the current gen, making it almost impossible to recommend to anyone unkown to the series."

"The series might have faded, but its origins still shine brightly, even in today’s age."

"I love Star Ocean: First Departure R. It’s a must-play for JRPG fans, and gaming historians."

"Star Ocean First Departure R is a well-deserved and long awaited remaster of one of the most timeless and classic JRPGs ever, delivering good quality of life enhancements for the player without affecting an experience that already was fantastic by …"

"Star Ocean First Departure R offers an easy way to play a hard-to-find classic RPG, but very few enhancements makes this a purchase strictly for Star Ocean fans. Simplistic combat and minimal options make this a hard sell for devout …"

"Star Ocean First Departure R is an underwhelming port of an excellent but often forgotten Square Enix JRPG."