Star Ocean: First Departure

 PSP
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 46
  3. Negative: 5 out of 46
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  1. Vectus
    Aug 11, 2017
    4
    the games game play is dated with no new refinements unlike its squeal its dated story and simple game play hasn't aged all that well. i would recommend getting its squeal at it is just this game but better .

Awards & Rankings

18
#18 Best PSP Game of 2008
7
#7 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2008
14
#14 Most Shared PSP Game of 2008

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 32
  3. Negative: 1 out of 32
  1. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    70
    Even so, First Departure has transitioned so smoothly to the PSP that it's definitely worth playing if you're curious about Star Ocean's origins or if you're itching for a charming and portable classic RPG. [Nov 2008, p.80]
  2. GamePro
    90
    All in all, Star Ovean: First Departure has aged very well, and remains a unique and innovative RPG full of life and personality. [Nov 2008, p.104]
  3. IGN
    74
    If you can look at First Departure and understand that it's based on a very old title, you'll likely be able to overlook the problems and get a fair amount of satisfaction from the simple but mildly rewarding gameplay and old-school themes. Otherwise, a bland, awkwardly told narrative and weak characters prevent Star Ocean from being anything more than an amusing tribute to an old hit.
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