Star Ocean: The Second Story R Review (PS5, also on PS4, Switch, PC)

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  • Опубліковано 3 лис 2024

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  • @BacklogBattle
    @BacklogBattle  Рік тому +12

    Hi everyone! I want to clarify a few things that people have been asking about in both my combat guide and this video.
    - You can change characters you can control during battle, but you can't swap members of your current party with your reserves.
    - You cannot change the abilities mapped to the bumpers in the middle of combat. (L1/R1 or L/R)
    - Magic fusion does not exist in this remake. The PSP version removed this functionality due to other characters dealing faster and heavier damage, which made this function moot.

    • @1989Zealot
      @1989Zealot Рік тому

      So like a FFX swap in battle. Like I can switch when I want ? Making it smart to level everyone.

    • @BacklogBattle
      @BacklogBattle  Рік тому

      @@1989Zealot I meant controllable party members in the main party. You can't swap in reserve members due to the Assault Action system.

  • @DanielSantosAnalysis
    @DanielSantosAnalysis Рік тому +58

    It's great to see so many older titles like Tactics Ogre, Live A Live and now Star Ocean 2 get so much love.

  • @Brandon667x1
    @Brandon667x1 Рік тому +31

    Can’t wait to give this a go. I’m getting it for PS5. I never got to play the original, but I’ve heard good things about it, so I’m eager to finally experience this game for myself.

    • @slaydis666
      @slaydis666 Рік тому

      1 of my favorite Games ever made

    • @erickreyes7902
      @erickreyes7902 Рік тому +1

      Play it, its a great game... tho you might want to read a WALKTHROUGH for RECRUITABLE CHARACTERS... and there are lots...

  • @keieye814
    @keieye814 Рік тому +30

    With this remake, I really hope I get to see a fully realized, remade, and completed Xenogears in my lifetime.

    • @NovaWolf01
      @NovaWolf01 10 місяців тому +4

      That would be a dream come true. Xenogears was the 1st game I got on ps1 Christmas 98. To have that 2nd half of the game finally fleshed out. I'd pre-order most expensive version day 1 fully paid.

    • @Cool-Vest
      @Cool-Vest 6 місяців тому

      Don't hold your breath, but Monolithsoft might get to it eventually. If they remake anything, Xenosaga is going to be first.

    • @michaelmyersplays4992
      @michaelmyersplays4992 Місяць тому

      @@keieye814 only on PlayStation

  • @xleaselife
    @xleaselife Рік тому +28

    Aaaaah, man, I cannot express how excited I am for this! This is such a brilliant idea for the remake/remaster concept. I'd be totally happy if Xenogears got something in this vein.

    • @jasonwilson3420
      @jasonwilson3420 Рік тому +4

      I would be super happy if Xenogears got a remaster!

    • @FelixS.
      @FelixS. Рік тому +1

      @@jasonwilson3420 *Remake

  • @jonathanhunter7670
    @jonathanhunter7670 Рік тому +70

    I really wouldn't mind more games like this, Octopath 1 and 2 and the like aren't enough ahahaha the character art is more than worth it

    • @GilgaMax305
      @GilgaMax305 Рік тому +9

      Agreed! Imagine Chrono Trigger on this level? Would be awesome 🔥

    • @DestroyAllDemocrats
      @DestroyAllDemocrats Рік тому

      Go check out sea of stars and chained echoes you won't be disappointed

    • @jonathanhunter7670
      @jonathanhunter7670 Рік тому +1

      @@GilgaMax305 oh absolutely!! We don't need flashy graphics to tell a heart warming story

    • @kylerobinson6102
      @kylerobinson6102 Рік тому

      What I want is the sprites in FF16 made into a full game - such as the save menu.

    • @shinoff-tw4eq
      @shinoff-tw4eq Рік тому

      I'd like a game like this looking like ff7 remake. But I can't hate. It looks great

  • @IncessantWake
    @IncessantWake 9 місяців тому +7

    I played the original in 99 as well. We're getting old... sigh... 37 here.

  • @ricardorodriguez8497
    @ricardorodriguez8497 Рік тому +6

    I am SO hopeful these incredibly successful remakes will eventually culminate in us getting Golden Sun 1-2 remade.
    Anyone who has not played those games can’t imagine it yet - but they would be SO good remade in a similar style.

  • @Degnique
    @Degnique Рік тому +7

    I played the PSP version and I was absolutely in love with it back then and seeing this remake is just wonderful. I'm so happy it's more than I expected and I cannot wait to get it and replay this incredible story once more!

    • @pumkinhead24
      @pumkinhead24 8 місяців тому

      I didn't wait. Usually wait for a sale or something. Not this time😂😅

  • @RicochetForce
    @RicochetForce Рік тому +8

    This ringing endorsement from Backlog Battle and others is REALLY selling me on the game. I'd heard for decades that Star Ocean 2 was by far the best game in the franchise, one of the GOATs, etc... But hearing this is dramatically better than that? Wow.

    • @BacklogBattle
      @BacklogBattle  Рік тому +1

      Believe the hype! I seriously couldn’t put this down!

    • @El_heizenberg
      @El_heizenberg Рік тому

      The game was ahead of its time. I played the shit out of it growing up. There were so many secrets and so many things to do. I'm not trying to spoil anything but just so you know. The game isn't over after you reach the "final save point". This game wanted people to buy the strategy guides and I did. Same with Star Ocean Till the end of time. Both of the best games in the series.

  • @GremDisaster
    @GremDisaster Рік тому +12

    Can't tell you how happy I am to see one of my all time favorite games getting such a great looking remake and to be getting all this praise since the embargo lifted. I hope this sells well, and gets SE to give a little more attention to the Star Ocean ip.♥

  • @Dacho_Shaki
    @Dacho_Shaki Рік тому +3

    Star Ocean 2 is a first game that got me invested into JRPG's. I still remember it fondly when I first played it in 2000. The mix of fantasy and space opera is what always intrigued me about the series. I was extremely extatic when they revealed the remake. The demo was just what I wanted out of the remake. Can't wait for my copy to arrive. Honestly, I'd like to see Xenogears being remade in that style if they ever come up making it in a future which it happens to be my favorite JRPG of all times..

    • @niklassjvar1635
      @niklassjvar1635 8 місяців тому

      I hope they fix the end of xenogears where they ran out of time and just throw in slideshows in there tho

  • @HybridAngelZero
    @HybridAngelZero Рік тому +3

    Second Story has long been an all-time favorite for me, and I am just so excited to play this! I can't believe we got fantastic Star Ocean games two years in a row!

  • @AstreaGT
    @AstreaGT Рік тому +5

    The demo was such a joy, so hyped to pick this up. The one thing that bugs me is the music is so very set on staying at 11 always. Same thing with other early jrpgs like star ocean and tales games suffer from. I usually end up just turning music off entirely after a while because I just need a break.

    • @BacklogBattle
      @BacklogBattle  Рік тому +1

      I always turn the music down by about two notches whenever I start my games. The music volume became manageable then.

  • @Cortana1703
    @Cortana1703 Рік тому +2

    I still remember the original from back on the PS1 and have only good memories of this game. The demo lasts a maximum of three hours, but that's enough to get a first impression. Personally, I enjoyed it from minute one and I give it a clear purchase recommendation to anyone who likes role-playing games.

  • @RichBurrell
    @RichBurrell Рік тому +4

    Great review man! Can’t wait to boot this up tomorrow. The original was my favourite JRPG of all time!

  • @1989Zealot
    @1989Zealot Рік тому +1

    I got this as a kid, last time i got to play it was 17 years ago!!! Im far beyond exvited to get home from work to play this masterpiece once again. I started working and i was playing this on my ps2. In those 17 years my pc2 broke and ofcourse no new Playstation could play it. Also i never owned a psp and emulators sucked when trying to play it.

  • @Fircasice
    @Fircasice Рік тому +4

    Thank you for the bit about the NG+, I was actually really wondering about that. All of this sounds really really good.

  • @therealshadow99
    @therealshadow99 Рік тому +6

    I really want to play this... I never got to play the original and my love for Star Ocean is based more on things outside the games (Anime, Manga, etc). The only one to come to PC before the latest (Divine Force) was The Last Hope and the timing has never worked out to let me finish it from start to finish in one go...

    • @BacklogBattle
      @BacklogBattle  Рік тому

      It’s absolutely worth it! I hope you get to play it!

    • @Pleaserewind
      @Pleaserewind Рік тому

      This is my favorite Star Ocean (owned original second story on PS). Worlds above the ones that came after.

  • @widyhidayat1100
    @widyhidayat1100 Місяць тому

    am a 43 year old dad who is exploring again JRPGs first time since colllege days…bought this game on switch for a personal bday gift (buying a game is a splurge for me) and having a blast so far 10 hours in…the sense of awe and wonder of starting a new adventure is priceless.
    your vids on star ocean and other RPGs made me just take the plunge to love RPGs again. Already have in my mind after completing this, want to try Persona 4 Golden, never played it before. Just wanna say Appreciate what you do 🙏🙏

  • @vinnymac102
    @vinnymac102 Рік тому +5

    One of the few RPG reviewers i truly trust. Keep up the much needed work

  • @MrDarksol
    @MrDarksol Рік тому +3

    You know I was already planning on buying this game......But then you said New Game Plus and it was game over lol. I love it when games give you a new game plus because now it makes me want to go back and get other things I did not get in my previous run and since this game gives you a way better method of tracking affection with characters so you can get the endings, that means that there is no need for a guide to check for character endings anymore. Plus with the combat being more refined, there is more stuff to do even in comparison to both the original and the PSP version and you can summon characters like it is Marvel vs. Capcom, both this and TOA Beyond the Dawn will definitely keep me occupied until we get Granblue Fantasy Relink next year. As for this game, I am so excited to get this with the only negative being how annoying it has been with JUST trying to find a PS4 version of a game all of a sudden, because trying to get Star Ocean the Divine Force AND Disgaea 7 was very annoying. Now I have a new reason to dislike the whole PS5 version of games are out but the PS5 console still doesn't exist thing because relaying on the switch is something I REALLY don't like doing, however THIS will be an exception. Soild review overall Alex and I would consider Rena to be a monk class since they are healers who can PUNCH lol.

  • @skins4thewin
    @skins4thewin 11 місяців тому

    Oh I am SO glad they give the option to use the original music! The original game had some of the best music of any JRPG ever! Sakuraba is a true legend of the genre.

  • @louisdellalucca8969
    @louisdellalucca8969 Рік тому +4

    Time for Rena, Claude, Dias and Opera to save the world again

  • @Johnny_Dickerson
    @Johnny_Dickerson Рік тому +3

    Great review, gonna pick up ps5 physical copy tomorrow, curently playing First Departure R and i like it, also Yakuza Gaiden next week, good times :)

  • @FelixS.
    @FelixS. Рік тому

    Glad you cherrish this remake so much, I will get my copy today and will enjoy the weekend for sure :) I appreciate your opinion very much, your taste is very much in line with my own so that is a good indicator I will love this game :)

  • @ughaghost
    @ughaghost Рік тому +2

    preordered, which is a rare thing for me to do. Ready to get stuck in asap. I had to make the call whether to grab this or wait and get super mario rpg because i can only afford 1 new switch game this month. but since i finished star ocean 1 earlier this year and from all the previews, i just knew this had to be the one. mario can wait til christmas lol.

  • @jgreysquirrel
    @jgreysquirrel Рік тому +8

    This looks so good. More art styles like this! Thanks for the review! I’m still on the fence about the battle system. If you’re new to the series is there a previous title that you’d suggest to get your feel for the combat?

    • @BacklogBattle
      @BacklogBattle  Рік тому +4

      If you’re new, just play the demo! The save carries over to the full game!

    • @jgreysquirrel
      @jgreysquirrel Рік тому +2

      @@BacklogBattle thank you

    • @AquaLady153
      @AquaLady153 Рік тому +1

      so awesome but is the time still limited? @@BacklogBattle

  • @FC1_BlueSI
    @FC1_BlueSI Рік тому +2

    Would give my left arm for a xenogears remake

  • @soulechelon2643
    @soulechelon2643 Рік тому +2

    Not surprised at all with this review and, frankly, it only makes me annoyed that some other truly amazing oldschool jrpgs didn't get the same treatment - like the Chrono series. Man those still hurt. But games like Star Ocean 2, Trials of Mana, and Live A Live all showcase in their own ways how I want a remake/remaster to be. Updated graphics, updated QoL, additional content - but keep the soul of the games in question.

  • @Carameldayaa
    @Carameldayaa Рік тому +2

    I’m gonna be playing this later tonight too this review is awesome

  • @mikeg5039
    @mikeg5039 Рік тому +6

    I know everyone new to jrpgs is clamoring for remakes like ff7 but id die for xenogears to get this treatment

    • @BacklogBattle
      @BacklogBattle  Рік тому +1

      Was actually thinking that while playing this game

  • @andrebaxter4023
    @andrebaxter4023 Рік тому +2

    This guy’s channel name resonates with me. 😂So many games in the backlog to finish.

  • @Bowflex2480
    @Bowflex2480 Рік тому +1

    oh my god!! i cannot wait until tomorrow! i wiiish i could take off work but i cant! 😭😭still gonna play the heck out of this as soon as im done!! thanks for the review Alex.

  • @justinwhite2725
    @justinwhite2725 Рік тому

    I also played the original playstation version back in the day and i remember next to nothing about it.
    Only 2 things do i remember;
    the first time clive uses his blaster (that the locals started calling the sword of light)
    And the cooking show battles - clearly inspired by iron chef.

  • @jumaanecabrera8091
    @jumaanecabrera8091 Рік тому +1

    Wow! Potentially your GOTY! That’s saying something!

  • @IamYasha10
    @IamYasha10 Рік тому

    Love all these nice games coming this november. Currently playing robocop but after that i really want to play this game. This is my cup of tea after sea of stars. Been watching some reviews like yours and i'm already sold.

  • @lordhughmungus
    @lordhughmungus Рік тому

    Great review. I never managed to beat the original but it's always been one of my favorite RPGs, especially the combat system. It was just so wildly different from anything else I'd played at the time. Been very hyped for this remake since it was announced.

    • @Yongui-pi3fc
      @Yongui-pi3fc Рік тому +1

      Why you didn't beat it?

    • @lordhughmungus
      @lordhughmungus Рік тому +1

      @@Yongui-pi3fc Just didn't have time. I made it to the Ten Wise Men but I was in school at the time plus I had friends dragging me out every other night plus there were a ton of amazing games coming out practically every week back then, Star Ocean just got lost in the shuffle and I never managed to pick it up again. But I've always kept a soft spot for it, hell I even watched the crappy anime they made.

  • @shelbytucker6325
    @shelbytucker6325 Рік тому +2

    I would love a tails of destiny remake just like this game .

  • @PaisenNoticedYou
    @PaisenNoticedYou Рік тому +2

    Ohhhh I definitely need to pick this up

  • @Adam.C
    @Adam.C Рік тому

    Thanks for this. Good to know I'm in for a treat. This will be my first Star Ocean game, and I'm excited

  • @eliotwildermann
    @eliotwildermann Рік тому +1

    I was always getting this game no matter what since its basically the same as the original but just modern now but i always appreciate ur reviews 😊

  • @Dhalin
    @Dhalin Рік тому

    Currently in the middle of a BoF3 playthrough, but definitely have this on wishlist and maybe I'll get a 10% off discount or something for black friday or Christmas sale, depending on how long BoF3 takes me.

  • @Itzmebryy
    @Itzmebryy Рік тому

    so excited to play this hoping we get Star Ocean First Depature in this style.

  • @Mystra
    @Mystra Рік тому +1

    Thanks Alex ❤

  • @GodzillasTodespranke
    @GodzillasTodespranke Рік тому

    Thanks, the game looks very interesting. I'll add it to my wishlist for the possible next game after i've finished Octopath Traveler 2.

  • @jgmaurer31
    @jgmaurer31 Рік тому

    .....
    I'm trying really, REALLY hard not to hate you for getting to play this early as I watch the Steam timer countdown :P

  • @martindejong5396
    @martindejong5396 Рік тому

    This is a masterpiece and they should next do with it Star Ocean 3 without the crashes but can't have it all back to the SO2 gem....later

  • @awesominabox1851
    @awesominabox1851 Рік тому +3

    Who would you suggest to play as first? I'm a new comer to the series and I loved the demo.

  • @NovaWolf01
    @NovaWolf01 10 місяців тому

    I wonder if they'll keep the feature of characters with close relationships getting buffs mid battle when character gets KO in battle.

  • @DreamcastTrash
    @DreamcastTrash Рік тому +1

    Ah, a fellow OG SO2 player

  • @CYI3ERPUNK
    @CYI3ERPUNK Рік тому

    the combat reminds me a lot of Tales of Eternia ; looks great

  • @ty_sylicus
    @ty_sylicus 11 місяців тому

    This could be my first Star Ocean game.

  • @Itsfayd
    @Itsfayd Рік тому +1

    We need Terranigma now

    • @stewartnorton6386
      @stewartnorton6386 Рік тому

      Damn, that's would be amazing with thos kind of graphical overhaul 👌

  • @vayneglory655
    @vayneglory655 Рік тому

    After 5 I was worried about the series. But 6 was surprisingly good. It wasn't mind blowing or anything, but it felt like star ocean again. Now with the remaster of 2 I couldn't be happier. Here is to hoping 7 is fantastic and maybe hear about a 3 remaster?

    • @BacklogBattle
      @BacklogBattle  Рік тому

      Would you want 7 to do something similar to what The Second Story R does? As much as I had fun playing 6, I do think that returning to their roots might be good for Tri-Ace, especially since their in financial straits at the moment.

    • @vayneglory655
      @vayneglory655 Рік тому

      @@BacklogBattle I would hope (big emphasis on hope) that nepro wouldn't let them go under. Ideally I think there is room for both types of games. But, as you said, if things are looking hard for them right now it might better to focus on smaller budget items that they know will sell fairly well, like remasters. Plus with square enix publishing all their games I'd bet they could work out a deal of some sort, worse comes to worse. I'd really like to see another game like 6. Either way, I hope they don't go under. They've been one of if not my favorite game company for a long time.

  • @velodricfabre6779
    @velodricfabre6779 Рік тому

    It’s gonna be high standart for the next remake game, bow down to the developer, SO2 is more than just amazing! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @skins4thewin
    @skins4thewin 11 місяців тому

    Was the footage shown the PS4 or Switch version?
    I am very curious how big the graphical, framerate & loading time differences there are between the two. I recently bought the Switch version but am seriously thinking about returning it for the PS4 version...

    • @CC42_
      @CC42_ 11 місяців тому

      Honestly it looks amazing on Switch oled.

    • @skins4thewin
      @skins4thewin 11 місяців тому

      @@CC42_ Yes but how is the frame rate? Its 30FPS right?

  • @LeviathanXVer3
    @LeviathanXVer3 Рік тому

    It's been two decades for me, but I am pretty sure the break system isn't new and was in the original game, minus maybe the breaking the boss breaks the other mobs. I look forward to playing this game again. It was my favorite RPG as a kid. I just have to beat some other games first.

    • @BacklogBattle
      @BacklogBattle  Рік тому

      It's brand new. This is a quote from Square Enix:
      "The new Break feature lets you stop enemies in their tracks, setting them up for devastating combos with your party. Assault Actions are also new, and let you bring in allies to deliver massive amounts of damage very quickly!"

  • @LateSleeper
    @LateSleeper Рік тому

    I just hope my early game farming area is still there. Nothing like being OP so early in the game.

    • @camille6853
      @camille6853 Рік тому

      Elaborate please?👀

    • @LateSleeper
      @LateSleeper Рік тому

      @camille6853
      If I remember correctly, once you leave Rena's village, there is a mountain area that you can access, but it's full of high-level monsters. You can still beat one if you get into a fight with just 1 or 2 of them, but they can still easily wipe your party.
      If you're lucky, you can get a really strong sword drop for Claude, which makes beating the monsters easier.
      With a bit of grinding, you can get to Lv 30 before meeting Celine, and with a LOT of grinding, you can get up to lv 50 before entering the castle town.

  • @gazzgaspay4841
    @gazzgaspay4841 Рік тому

    I didnt realize Celine is that hot lol.
    Time to replay this masterpiece

  • @Riku2005
    @Riku2005 Рік тому +1

    this game is goated

  • @smeartyke
    @smeartyke Рік тому +1

    Its crazy how we have so many remakes but still no chrono trigger

    • @BacklogBattle
      @BacklogBattle  Рік тому +2

      I'd much rather have them experiment with different styles of remakes on other titles than experimenting one with Chrono Trigger

  • @wiegraf9009
    @wiegraf9009 Рік тому +4

    I remember that casters were pretty bad in SO2. Did they rebalance the game to make them more viable?

    • @BacklogBattle
      @BacklogBattle  Рік тому +1

      I’ve had Celine and Rena (my protagonist) in my party a majority of the time and I’ve not had problems

    • @TripMX
      @TripMX 6 місяців тому +1

      Oh yes, magic spells are now more balanced in this improved battle system and can do multiple hits on enemies, putting them much closer on par with non-casters than ever before.

  • @keithgamingarchives
    @keithgamingarchives 11 місяців тому

    Bought the PS5 Version but I can't change the text into English. On the settings I think its just changing to JP & Korean text.
    Does anyone know how to fix this?

  • @RyuDaBurninator
    @RyuDaBurninator Рік тому +1

    I wish they gave FF6 this kind of treatment.

  • @christopherrichardson2945
    @christopherrichardson2945 Рік тому

    Has nothing to do with anything, but I really want a Radiata Stories remaster/remake/sequel

  • @milletmongoose
    @milletmongoose Рік тому

    I put SO many hours in Star Ocean 2, but I quit before I finished the game. That's because I messed up the relationships and Rena was in love with Ashton, instead of Claude, and I didn't feel like running through the game a second time to make it work. XD

    • @milletmongoose
      @milletmongoose Рік тому +1

      I have a question about NG+. Can you pick a different main character or are you stuck with the one you picked on your first playthrough?

    • @BacklogBattle
      @BacklogBattle  Рік тому +1

      You can pick a different main character

  • @goncaloferreira6429
    @goncaloferreira6429 Рік тому +1

    how does the combat compare to the tales of 3d games?

    • @BacklogBattle
      @BacklogBattle  Рік тому +1

      IMO it's best to compare the gameplay to games like Tales of Vesperia and earlier Tales titles. That said, if I'm comparing Vesperia to this one, I vastly prefer the gameplay in this game than the former.

  • @alenezi989a3
    @alenezi989a3 Рік тому

    So after this game are we getting a Remake of Star Ocean 3? That's my favorite one.

  • @j0hncarp
    @j0hncarp Рік тому

    Here's to hoping they're gonna remaster Radiata Stories next

  • @victorrepsher3315
    @victorrepsher3315 3 місяці тому

    Wait you cant switch characters with holding square???

  • @StringKiller
    @StringKiller Рік тому

    Has any of the recruitable character requirements changed? (In other words, can i recruit Dias in Claudes playthrough?)

  • @ProwlerNY1
    @ProwlerNY1 Рік тому +2

    I can't wait to play this tonight! Great review.

  • @skins4thewin
    @skins4thewin 11 місяців тому

    Uh.... What? I feel stories were MORE complex & deep back in the 32 Bit days! Today I feel like things are more shallow & Anime Trope like than ever.

  • @andriharir
    @andriharir Рік тому

    Is the Eternal Sphere still in the game? And does the exploit to get it early still work?

  • @KingK1421
    @KingK1421 Рік тому +1

    Does the combat get less button mashy? felt too automated for my liking

    • @BacklogBattle
      @BacklogBattle  Рік тому +2

      It still is if you want to. I played Rena, so you couldn’t really mash as well as Claude. It really depends on who you use.
      You can also try a harder difficulty level to make it more strategic. The Break system actually adds to that quite well.

  • @Lady_Moonsong
    @Lady_Moonsong Рік тому

    Team Rena! ♀️🌙

  • @natetoopi567
    @natetoopi567 Рік тому

    Do party members on the sidelines also get experience? I kind of hope not. I like to level them individually

  • @hopeestheim7285
    @hopeestheim7285 Рік тому

    I hope this game has a featuring English dub soon

  • @channelmovedseefeaturedcha3500

    is there an auto battle option?

  • @nawee242
    @nawee242 Рік тому

    Is the ps version has multi dub options? Like japanese etc and do we have to download it first?

    • @BacklogBattle
      @BacklogBattle  Рік тому +1

      Both sets of Japanese voice overs including English are already included

    • @nawee242
      @nawee242 Рік тому +1

      @@BacklogBattle thank you

  • @buttertoast1146
    @buttertoast1146 Рік тому

    Is there a standard combo system or is it all arts?

    • @BacklogBattle
      @BacklogBattle  Рік тому

      There’s a basic combo system that you can tie in Arts with

    • @buttertoast1146
      @buttertoast1146 Рік тому

      @@BacklogBattle ooh right on that sealed the purchase 👌

  • @Andrea-yf3hu
    @Andrea-yf3hu Рік тому +1

    Now PLEASE SE redo FFVII this way and I can die happy

  • @hian
    @hian Рік тому

    Wait, you can't swap characters mid battle? You could do so in the original and the psp version.

    • @BacklogBattle
      @BacklogBattle  Рік тому +1

      You can change characters you control mid-battle.

    • @hian
      @hian Рік тому

      @@BacklogBattle
      Thanks! You got me worried there for a moment with the wording in the review. (((^^;)

    • @BacklogBattle
      @BacklogBattle  Рік тому

      Which part? I'd love to know!

    • @hian
      @hian Рік тому +1

      @@BacklogBattle
      The part where you talked about battles and only being able to control one character at a time. I guess seeing as in basically any game with a party, you can only control or administer commands to one character at a time, the choice to put emphasis on this lead me to wonder if this meant that once you pick a party leader you're basically stuck with that character unless you change in the menu outside of combat.
      Not a big deal mind you. Might just me being way to sensitive to wording like that.

    • @BacklogBattle
      @BacklogBattle  Рік тому +1

      Ah, I can see how confusing that can be. Technically, you're really only able to control one character at a time, though you CAN switch to any party member. Thanks for sharing!

  • @gabrielhagetv
    @gabrielhagetv Рік тому

    GOTY? Okay, so let's play this one!

  • @skins4thewin
    @skins4thewin 11 місяців тому

    Just started watching & I have to say that I agree, they SHOULD go back to their roots cus that was clearly when they were making the best games! The games since then have paled in comparison imo. It's why I hae fallen way from JRPG's a bit as the quality of them simply isn't the same anymore. I don't care about visuals, I don't care about flashy effects. I care about good systems in place & a good story!
    The stories & character designs have suffered the most imo, w out of this world & unrelatable stories these days, & characters designed in a way where they look like they're from another planet. I don't like that. I like being able to relate to whatever it is I'm looking at or reading. I miss the days when stories & character dialogue was more realistic & down to earth. Things have become too "Anime tropey" which I absolutely HATE!

  • @100Servings
    @100Servings Рік тому

    I'm still going to get this, but the crafting is a MASSIVE disappointment to me. In the original, your ingredients for making something would be rendered in 3D, then break apart and reconfigure into whatever you were making or failed to make. Guessing at what to make and getting random results (the internet was in infancy back then) was one of the most enjoyable parts. I know most players won't notice and it did take a lot of time, but I'll still miss it.

  • @Chad-Dion
    @Chad-Dion Рік тому

    But does it have the pyramid at the end of the game still

    • @TripMX
      @TripMX 6 місяців тому

      Absolutely!

  • @Zeppeli11.618
    @Zeppeli11.618 Рік тому

    Can you recruit everyone in the same playthrough? I want Dias but i don't wanna do another playthrough using Rena as my protagonist

    • @BacklogBattle
      @BacklogBattle  Рік тому +1

      You can only have 8 members in your group, so you can't recruit everyone. And if you played the original, the recruitment requirements are still the same, meaning certain characters can get locked out if you recruit a specific person and so on and so forth.

    • @Zeppeli11.618
      @Zeppeli11.618 Рік тому

      @@BacklogBattle oh I see, but can i recruit a certain character (while playing as Claude) like Dias who's a Rena exclusive character?

    • @BacklogBattle
      @BacklogBattle  Рік тому

      You cannot. Dias is Rena's exclusive character, much like how it was before.

  • @monsieurlefortune5092
    @monsieurlefortune5092 Рік тому

    Second story is the second best Star Ocean game, Til the end of time is the #1 best! But man am I so stoked to play R. It is gonna be sweeet!!!!

  • @Zoeila
    @Zoeila Рік тому

    So2 is good but 3 is my favorite though watching this review the trailers didnt do it justice

  • @ZeNex74
    @ZeNex74 Рік тому

    Still not sure on the combat. Demo seemed manic. But you break it down better than others have. Ill have to restart demo and retry

    • @BacklogBattle
      @BacklogBattle  Рік тому

      I'm working on a combat guide that I plan on releasing today

    • @ZeNex74
      @ZeNex74 Рік тому

      @BacklogBattle perfect means I'll have to buy the game but damn the backlog battle. Still got Mario, 13 sentinels and disgea7 on go and looking at mario rpg and star ocean and trying to not look at persona tactics. Aahh

  • @shinultima2140
    @shinultima2140 10 місяців тому

    I'm still waiting a remake of Xenogears and Legend of legaia.

    • @davedoodlarsen6197
      @davedoodlarsen6197 5 місяців тому

      Can only hope for Xenogears. With all the remasters taking place in recent years, would be great for 2D-HD remakes of Xenogears, Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy VI. They would sell like flap jacks @ Ihop, I would be beyond thrilled if this ever happens.

  • @danielengel4593
    @danielengel4593 Рік тому

    Played the demo yesterday, and I have to say the town music got on my nerves immensly, to the point I considered to stop playing...who else had a similar experience?

  • @1wayroad935
    @1wayroad935 Рік тому +1

    So...are all the old exploits still around?

    • @BacklogBattle
      @BacklogBattle  Рік тому

      Opera is still OP, yes

    • @1wayroad935
      @1wayroad935 Рік тому +1

      @@BacklogBattle Oh man, the hilarity of old GameFaqs txt walkthroughs being totally applicable in this game when it comes out.

  • @ericneo2
    @ericneo2 Рік тому

    Is magic fusion still a thing?

    • @BacklogBattle
      @BacklogBattle  Рік тому

      They removed that in the PSP remaster and I don't recall seeing it while playing through this one

    • @ericneo2
      @ericneo2 Рік тому

      @@BacklogBattle Really? I remember you had to turn off the "Motormouth" skill and then time spell activations for them to combine. Would be kind of a bummer if they're gone.

  • @YhelloWish
    @YhelloWish Рік тому

    Wait what? You already finished the game?

    • @BacklogBattle
      @BacklogBattle  Рік тому

      Yea. It's not like I got the game today LOL

  • @zg-it
    @zg-it 11 місяців тому

    This is one of those games where I start playing and I can't put it down. Kind of like a xenoblade. A lot of games I'll start and play for a little bit and say oh this is pretty cool and then get sidetracked. Not this game, my switch is with me wherever I go LOL

  • @JetBlackThreat
    @JetBlackThreat Рік тому

    is the Ps5 version alot graphically better than the Switch ?

  • @captainthunderbolt7541
    @captainthunderbolt7541 Рік тому

    I would say that Second Story R's visual style is pseudo pre-rendered.
    It's not actually pre-rendered, but the 3D graphics are rendered in such a way as to be reminiscent of the way that pre-rendered backgrounds used to look. Maybe you could say that this is the 32-bit era of HD-2D.

    • @thewise_1one856
      @thewise_1one856 Рік тому +1

      Who gives a fuck bro, the game looks dope and is super fun.. leave all that nerd shit for yourself