Star Ocean: Second Evolution

 PSP
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 47
  3. Negative: 6 out of 47
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  1. BasilZero
    Nov 19, 2011
    9
    In just less than 6 months apart, Squareenix remakes the Star Ocean 2 game for the PSP. Fans who loved the original will love this new remake as it includes a few new changes, new graphic interface and more fluid animation than its PS1 version. Other than that nothing much noting other than the new remixed Original sound track and a few new additions such as remade Cutscenes.
  2. moonman1994
    Jul 16, 2012
    9
    This remake of Tri-Ace's Star Ocean the Second Story is very well done. It like the original game is filled with a great story and great characters. Like in the original story there are many optional characters to choose from and this makes the game fun to play over again. Also this game is an improvement on the original title with the addition of playable characters and the addition ofThis remake of Tri-Ace's Star Ocean the Second Story is very well done. It like the original game is filled with a great story and great characters. Like in the original story there are many optional characters to choose from and this makes the game fun to play over again. Also this game is an improvement on the original title with the addition of playable characters and the addition of cutscenes. If you are a fan of the original game or a fan of the Star Ocean series you will enjoy this game. If not the battle system enough should be enough to make anyone enjoy this game.… Expand
  3. Vectus
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    a very good remake of a hidden gem on the ps 1 during the end of its life cycle. a mix of fantasy and sci fi this game was really something special in a time where not many rpgs made unique sci fi settings . i would compare it to xenogears in that respect. the game play is also very satisfying seeing the battle take place in real time was really cool to look out.

Awards & Rankings

26
#26 Best PSP Game of 2009
40
#40 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2009
23
#23 Most Shared PSP Game of 2009

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    70
    It still looks a lot like it did on PSOne 10 years ago. [Jan 2009, p.84]
  2. GamePro
    90
    Square Enix has done an admirable job of updating classic titles from its library and Second Evolution is just the latest example of their commitment to its loyal fanbase. [Feb 2009, p.70]
  3. IGN
    80
    Star Ocean: Second Evolution is clearly a better game than First Departure, despite suffering from some of the same issues.
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