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PlayStation · RPG
Star Ocean: The Second Story
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | tri-Ace |
| Publisher | Enix America Inc |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Star Ocean |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 15 |
Star Ocean: The Second Story is a role-playing game released in 1998 for the PlayStation, developed by tri-Ace and published by Enix America Inc.
It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II. Among the 131 PS1 RPGs in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
It is part of the Star Ocean series. The series also appears on other systems with Star Ocean (SNES) and Star Ocean: Blue Sphere (GBC). tri-Ace also made Valkyrie Profile for the PS1.
Star Ocean: The Second Story is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Star Ocean: The Second Story is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Star Ocean: The Second Story cheats & codes
3 codes on file (Xploder). Here are a few Xploder codes to start with:
| PAL2NTSC | $85AC8EBBCECD |
|---|---|
| Beginne mit viel FOL | $85B27D7FCDCC |
| Jederzeit speichern (kann Spiel abstuerzen lassen !) | $85B001C7CECE |
Star Ocean: The Second Story walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
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Star Ocean: The Second Story FAQ
When did Star Ocean: The Second Story come out on the PS1?
Star Ocean: The Second Story was released for the PlayStation in 1998.
Who made Star Ocean: The Second Story?
It was developed by tri-Ace and published by Enix America Inc.
Is Star Ocean: The Second Story multiplayer?
No. Star Ocean: The Second Story is a single-player game.
How long does Star Ocean: The Second Story take to play?
As a role-playing game, Star Ocean: The Second Story typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Star Ocean: The Second Story on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.