Star Ocean: The Second Story R, a remake of the second recreation within the Star Ocean franchise, has acquired a free demo obtainable now on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Swap and PC through Steam. Additionally, a model new gameplay trailer has been launched, showcasing a wide range of new options, together with upgraded visuals.

The trailer immediately highlights the sport’s visuals, which have been upgraded to carefully resemble an HD-2D journey RPG a la Octopath Traveler. It’s made clear that gamers may have the selection to find out how they play: they’ll select to tackle all enemies that cross their path, or they’ll favor development and keep away from encounters. But when they’re not cautious, enemies might hyperlink collectively, and gamers must defeat the enemies one after the opposite, making for a very troublesome encounter.

Distinctive Spots will reward gamers who discover off the crushed path with EXP and gadgets, however based on the trailer, these spots will likely be cleverly hidden within the recreation’s overworld. Talking of the overworld, Star Ocean: The Second Story R introduces Raid Enemies, that are highly effective bosses that reward equally spectacular weapons and gadgets. 

Fishing within the Star Ocean

It wouldn’t be an RPG with out a fishing minigame, however this remake takes it a step additional by together with a Fish Encyclopedia you can actively fill out as you proceed by the sport’s story. You too can catch enemies along with fish, so gamers ought to be prepared for something.

Star Ocean: The Second Story R additionally introduces a handful of recent battle mechanics. Simply Counters permit gamers to take a step again when an enemy assaults, immediately teleporting behind them for an additional assault. Additionally, enemies will now have a Protect Worth, which, when depleted, leads to all assaults being essential hits.

Occasionally, the sport will introduce highly effective Chief Enemies with particular results given to them that make combating them a ache. When gamers break these enemies’ shields, all close by enemies can even expertise a break, permitting the occasion to dish out the ache when pushed up towards the wall.

There’s lots to do, based on the admittedly content-packed trailer. As for the demo, it’s reside now and can carry over save information into the total recreation when Star Ocean: The Second Story R goes reside on November 2.