Star Ocean: The Last Hope International

 PlayStation 3
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 143 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 110 out of 143
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 143
  3. Negative: 17 out of 143
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  1. Slsr
    Jul 26, 2013
    7
    I rather liked the game, nothing revolutionary awesome but battle system is pretty good, not super simple like in old Japanese RPGs which is neat as usually it just gets boring with those games in quite short time. story and character interactions could be better though even if they are OK in my book, whole character interaction system is kinda funny. But still everyone won't find themI rather liked the game, nothing revolutionary awesome but battle system is pretty good, not super simple like in old Japanese RPGs which is neat as usually it just gets boring with those games in quite short time. story and character interactions could be better though even if they are OK in my book, whole character interaction system is kinda funny. But still everyone won't find them good that's for sure.… Expand
  2. LaiusBunansa
    Jul 11, 2015
    7
    Since I had played the Series up to the first installment, on PSP, I can say that there were plot holes if we're talking about the myth of the game but nonetheless the story is good but it can induce boredom at times. Yeah the terrible voice acting also had a great impact in making this game bad. It just feels so awkward watching and hearing your character sound so lifeless at good timesSince I had played the Series up to the first installment, on PSP, I can say that there were plot holes if we're talking about the myth of the game but nonetheless the story is good but it can induce boredom at times. Yeah the terrible voice acting also had a great impact in making this game bad. It just feels so awkward watching and hearing your character sound so lifeless at good times or sound so excited when it was not necessary. The PA system also was kind of a bizarre? It comes random and talks about random stuffs. Unlike the Star Ocean 1 and 2. PAs have coherence and support the main plot and even provides the player of the characters' deeper stories and agendas. But overall Star Ocean The Last Hope is still enjoyable.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

96
#96 Best PS3 Game of 2010
62
#62 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010
14
#14 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2010

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 45
  3. Negative: 1 out of 45
  1. 1UP
    75
    Star Ocean contains an interesting plot buried in its depths, but it's incredibly demanding of your time and your patience.
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  2. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    60
    Beauty is only skin-deep - gameplay goes a lot deeper...It should have opted for a bit more corrective surgery to go with its cosmetic enhancements. [Mar 2010, p.70]
  3. Game Informer
    70
    Even PS3 gamers who would be playing it for the first time should be wary about a purchase. [Issue#203, p.97]
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