Star Ocean Till the End of Time
Star Ocean: Till The End Of Time takes you to an endless sea of stars, on the edge of the universe, for incredible role-playing. It's four centuries after the first Star Ocean, where 12 heroes risked everything to save the universe. Now, the gods are angry again&a huge meteorite has been sent to destroy the world of Expel. The wheels of destiny are in motion, and 2 people now meet who will face down the gods themselves.
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Star Ocean Till the End of Time Reviews
Game play is not hard, and there are many sidequests and item creation that let you make a wide variety of items (it is never one hundred percent created from one item to another and you need to recruit characters to make the right combine of characters to create the item). I would rank this as one of the top 10 games for PS2 - the story had a lot of depth behind it - you would never know what happen the next chapter. Again, I would say Star Ocean, till the end of time is that good a game you should play. Unlike most other rpg games, the battles are in real time as you run around the ground, either attacking, casting magic, or use special moves on enemies that either actively stalks your characters or someone else in your party so you need to keep your eyes on your party.
I love playing this for the big fight and reward, it worth the challenge of trying it in a difficult level. The graphics is one of the best and it very clear. Star Ocean Till the End of Time is one of the best RPG I really enjoy. The game also offer different ending for the main character. I think Star Ocean Till the end of time is one of the few RPG I love playing over and over. The only RPG that allow character to usse food to heal and revive the fighters.
Not every RPG is a final fanasty or anything like it. I just felt that this game isn't getting fair reviews cause of all the comparing. There is also a two player battle game on here where you can play any character and they have different outfits. For all the reason's listed above.
Not to mention that you can collect battle trophies which passes the time that you spend leveling your characters up. Yeah final fanasty is the most popluar franchise and most are really awesome to play but they are not necessarily the bases of all RPGs. (marvel and D.C). I know a few people that like this game and hate final fanasty. I absolutely love this game. Sorry for all of you reading this and going wtf. There are soo much stuff that you can do.
Now I have read some of the other reviews and they do seem a bit harsh. I would also recommend getting the strategy guide cause there is sooo much you can miss without it. Also you don't always have to play the main character Fayt. I hate it when everyone clumps things together like that it's like comparing Iron Man and Batman. I mean just cause square makes this game doesn't mean that it's just like final fanasty nor should it be compared to it.
So it's like comparing apples to oranges. Two different comics. Happy playing. You can choose to play anyone that you have in your party. This is a definite game for all who love RPG games.
To be honest there is a lot of talking at times but the interaction between the characters is hilarious. There are a ton of side quests and you can get different characters for different parts depending on relationships with those characters. I just can't quit playing it.
But all aside it's a good game, standard rpg mechanics with a decent story. Did pretty well on gamerankings, I'm an RPG nut so I'm all for a game like this anyway.
However, the dialogue could have been executed better. No HP or MP equals death. +Inventions. However, as the game progressed, a major plot twist occurs and throws the game into a different direction and creates a very original atmosphere. Strategically planning, you can avoid annoying situations which could not have happened in games like Final Fantasy or Lost Odyssey. While you control one character, the AI controls your others. Most of the characters were well designed and their costumes looked very good.
Moving on, we get to the dialogue. Sure, it has its flaws, but I ask for a game that does not. This is the first game in the series that I played, and I was motivated to play it after exploring a prequel being made. Starting out, I found that for being on the PS2, it had rather good graphics. Now you can see your enemies before you engage them. Fayt Leingod, the protagonist, is an Earth-born male college student who likes to play games (let's connect with the audience). +No random encounters. However, the amount of costumes were rather limited.
The different skills range from Cooking, Writing, Alchemy, Smithing, and more. Normally, that is a very good thing as it sinks the players into the game more. As with many JRPGS (Japanese Role Playing Games), story, dialogue, and characters are important. Combining all these factors makes a very enjoyable game. Additionally I could easily pick out which characters were more developed in terms of graphics. +Story. He is a well-intended character who cannot refuse to help someone in need and will go out of his way to help them. Starting with story, I must say that at the beginning, its simplistic nature was actually enjoyable although not original.
And so we reach the music. The wide variety of characters is sure to provide enjoyment for all to experience. The other characters all have background information that is revealed later in the game. I am dead excited for a sequel (but not a prequel). +Music.
Cons:. +Characters. fast-paced-music in battles, slow and eerie music in scary situations, and so on. Either way, it can be accomplished here. +Voice acting. Star Ocean also removes "random encounters" that PLAGUED many other RPG's. I found the story to seem solid and the battle system to be adequate, so onward I went to find the game and play it. Additionally, they can synthesize add-ons to their current weapon to make it that much more powerful.
The real-time battle system is a different step from my adored Final Fantasy series. -Weak dialogue transitions. Be warned that this game has a lot of dialogue. Every character has a strong point and weak point, some times you might need a ranger, and sometimes you need a healer, or you might need someone to just melee. Although I overall liked the story, the plot twist that happens makes the characters seem insignificant and the train of though can be confusing. For example, Fayt, the protagonist who is with his friend and parents on a vacation planet of Hydra IV, had a well-developed round face, hair that moved as he moved, and an overall had a nice look. -Some repetition. However, most terms used in the game can be accessed by a very optional and helpful dictionary that outlines all the terms used in the game, whether it be a planet, race, or concept.
In the end, it is opinion, and it is my opinion that this is a enjoyable game. Yet, like every game, there is a major flaw in the battle system, at least to me. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes RPG's and a good story. You can freely switch between each character and use them to your needs. Although it does not get a five from me, it is quite possible on my top three list on favorite games.
Each character has their own unique personality; you have the good-willed, the happy-go-lucky, the hopeless, the annoying, the pessimistic, the reclusive, and the blunt. I am a fan of classical music and this game sure has enough instrumental music to satisfy me. +Battles. Each character can in the end, according to a liking/affection level, be paired with Fayt in order to experience different endings. Characters have more control on countering, evading, and attacking. In most games, your character can continue using physical attacks or regenerate mana. The music ties in with the environment around it, i.e. If you like dialogue and story above actual playing, this game will give you its fair share, as almost every area has scripted dialogue.
As with every RPG, there is a great deal of design put on the characters. Very early in the game you meet a group of circus performers and one is dubbed 'Ursus the Strong.' Looking at his design, you can see some not-so-great alignment in his costume and he has a somewhat mediocre look. Now, for those who want action, there definitively is enough of it. Unfortunately for Star Ocean, this is not an option.
Pros:. Personally, this game tops one of my favorites. Moving on we explore a wonder called 'inventions.' This is a unique feature which allows the players to create new items and even patent them and make money off them. The voice acting was very good, but the pauses in-between conversations sound very awkward and out of place.
Unlike traditional RPG's, mana, or MP, in this game can kill you if your character runs completely out of mana. -Noticeable difference between well-developed and under-developed characters -MP damage will result in death.
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