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-tParty Stylel and so much more! Discover the definitive version of a classic but modernized JRPG thats perfect for newcomers and long-time fans alike.Space Date 366 - A Federation officer finds himself transported to a mystical planet. While searching for a way home an encounter with a young girl draws him into a quest to save her people just as an ancient prophecy foretold...Choose your path and witness an awakened destiny.Fantasy and Science Fiction collide in a unique visual styleFrom dangerous dungeons to bustling towns the world of STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R is depicted in a stunning 2.5D style that combines beautiful 3D graphics with nostalgic 2D pixel characters.Experience a story with dual protagonistsStart your journey with either Claude or Rena. Depending on your choice the perspectives and the allies you can recruit will change.Get to know party members via the unique Private Actions system grow relationships and unlock various endings.New character illustrations have also been created by long-term series artist Yukihiro Kajimoto.Thrilling visually Powerful Effect battles!Enjoy fast-paced combat and use new mechanics to strategically defeat foes.Break by continuously dealing damage and order your allies to follow-up with an Assault Action to deal massive damage.Pair powerful gear with a plethora of skillsCustomize party progression with a large sVoting Process of skills including Cooking Art Metalcraft and many more. Build up to Specialty levels and master the enhanced Item Creation system to craft ultimate equipment with different effects.Japanese and English voiceoverAll event scenes are now fully voiced using the same voice cast from the original game. In addition the dialogue from STAR OCEAN SECOND EVOLUTION (2008) is also included and can be selected.An iconic soundtrack rearranged by Motoi SakurabaAll tracks have been re-composed including full-band performance and strings sound. Exploration and movie scenes themes also have new recordings that take them to even greater heights. Pre-order Incentive1x set of recovery items + 1x ring accessoryx2 In game DLC items