Star Ocean 4: The Last Hope - 4K & Full HD Remaster

 PlayStation 4
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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 46 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 12 out of 46
  3. Negative: 8 out of 46

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  1. Adreankael
    May 23, 2018
    7
    After playing every Star Ocean game available (and loving 90% of them) I can honestly say this one is a bit of a let down. I seriously expected more from this series. I wish I could rate it higher then 7 but several things take the score down quite a bit.

    Problem #1 is the english voice acting. Reimi was the only voice actor who didn't make me cringe during dialog. The rest are    After playing every Star Ocean game available (and loving 90% of them) I can honestly say this one is a bit of a let down. I seriously expected more from this series. I wish I could rate it higher then 7 but several things take the score down quite a bit.

    Problem #1 is the english voice acting. Reimi was the only voice actor who didn't make me cringe during dialog. The rest are borderline atrocious, with one character decimating that line altogether. I'm not sure what to make of Lymle. If the voice actor was going for a lobotomized, traumatized child then they're spot on. Seriously, she sounds like she has suffered massive head trauma. Acting lessons are good, kay?

    Problem #2. The special arts of one Edge Maverick (seriously who came up with these names? Cliche much?). Many do less damage per second then just spamming the basic attack. While they do more damage per button press, when you spread that damage over multiple hits and you factor in the time it takes for each skill to finish they do less damage and take more time then pressing the basic attack button 5 times. Not to mention how they leave you more vulnerable during the time it takes to execute that skill. Making them more risk then reward.

    Pros: Beautiful graphics. Although the land could use a bit more foliage the character models and many of the textures are beautifully rendered. The addition of being able to swap between Anime or "Modern" style for the artwork is a definite plus. The ability to swap VO languages and to experience the game with Japanese VO is a definite plus as well. Especially when you take into consideration Lymle's annoying English VO and the poor overall quality of the English VO.

    If you're going to play this game swap it over to Japanese VO. I expected more from this series, I really did.    … Expand
  2. 17_jrpg
    Dec 21, 2017
    7
    Star Ocean The Last Hope is a very interesting JRPG but requires a great number of hours to complete it 100 %. I just played this game for the story and to unlock all the endings. I was not going to gather all the battle trophies, spaceship data, weapon data, monster data, possible items and treasure chests because it takes a lot of time. Also, I did not finish all quests, colosseumStar Ocean The Last Hope is a very interesting JRPG but requires a great number of hours to complete it 100 %. I just played this game for the story and to unlock all the endings. I was not going to gather all the battle trophies, spaceship data, weapon data, monster data, possible items and treasure chests because it takes a lot of time. Also, I did not finish all quests, colosseum challenge, bunny racing, and I did not try to defeat two superboss because it requires a great level (Lv. > 160-200) to defeat them. To complete this game 100 %, you should take more than 200 hours. All this is very interesting but still a little too much.

    I will not talk about the graphics because the graphics was also good on the PS3. I do not judge the game according to the graphics. I will actually talk about story and battle system.

    Story: The story of this game first begins with the exploration of the universe and then is directed towards saving the universe. I like this game beacause the exploration of the universe. In previous games, the story usually takes place on one or two planets, while in this game the story takes place on several planets. Through Private Actions, you learn the individual stories of each character and their interaction, which additionally complements the main story. Generally speaking, the story is very interesting, in some parts it is funny and in some parts it is serious.

    Battle system: The battle system has advanced far enough from the predecessor. The characters no longer die if the MP comes to zero, and new functions such as Blindsiding and Rush Combos contribute to improving the battle system. In this game, also it is much easier to fill out the bonus board than it was in Star Ocean Till the End of Time. All these new functions make the battle system much more interesting, and I think this is the best battle system in Star Ocean games.

    Conclusion: I gave this game 8 out of 10 for the story and battle system, while for minigames and sidequests I give 5 out of 10. My average rating then would be for this game 6.5 out of 10, so I will round the score to 7 out of 10.    … Expand
  3. Gamingsince1977
    Feb 12, 2022
    6
    I played the International version on PS3, loved it - so a looked forward to the remaster for ps4. How disappointed was I? Ok, the graphics were a little cleaner, but the main difference seemed to be the over-over-abundance of black. Looked rather like a child had gone to town with a black marker pen, thin lines of black are now thick and prevalent everywhere.
    But the re-do of the    I played the International version on PS3, loved it - so a looked forward to the remaster for ps4. How disappointed was I? Ok, the graphics were a little cleaner, but the main difference seemed to be the over-over-abundance of black. Looked rather like a child had gone to town with a black marker pen, thin lines of black are now thick and prevalent everywhere.
    But the re-do of the character in battle is very strange - random streak in their hair (yes - black) and ridiculous facial shadows, causing most of the characters to have 'nose ring shadows' .
    I played several locations, but saw no significant changes other than that - so glad i didnt spend good money on it, rather play it on PS3 (played it through share play via my son).
    If you are new to the game & you love grinding ridiculous trophies etc (which, sadly, I do) and the potential for hundreds of hour of play - give it a go. It may not be an all time great, but its trophy system alone is an experience, which sets it apart from many others i have played in the jrpg genre (my fave).    … Expand

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 22
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  1. GameOver.gr
    Jan 19, 2018
    80
    Although the game remains virtually the same, the upgrade on the graphics and the fps deliver a better pace and, overall, a better game. If you are looking for a good JRPG, this edition of Star Ocean: The Last Hope is highly recommended.
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  2. GamingTrend
    Jan 4, 2018
    75
    Star Ocean: The Last Hope HD and 4K Remaster is a beautifully rebuilt hidden JRPG gem from prior era of gaming. The game plays slow, and that drags the action down during battles, but adds depth and purpose to the world exploration. The upscaling is thorough and very well accomplished, and with a high quality soundtrack to accompany you, Star Ocean: The Last Hope is bound to provide hours of quality fun.
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  3. GameGrin
    Jan 2, 2018
    80
    Star Ocean: The Last Hope looks and performs great on PlayStation 4. With an incredible story, great graphical options, stunning visuals, this is a game for new and old fans alike.
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