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Super Nintendo · RPG
Star Ocean
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Tri-Ace |
| Publisher | Enix |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Star Ocean |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 13 |
Developed by Tri-Ace and published by Enix, Star Ocean arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1996 as a role-playing game.
It landed about 5 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1996 include Super Mario RPG, FIFA 97 and Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!. Among the 100 SNES RPGs in our database, it ranks #20 by legacy score.
It is part of the Star Ocean series. The series also appears on other systems with Star Ocean: The Second Story (PS1) and Star Ocean: Blue Sphere (GBC).
Star Ocean 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 SNES'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 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 cheats & codes
258 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Walk Thru Walls | 1D4D-E7B8 |
|---|---|
| Fight 1 Battle For Maximum Level/EXP | DD1E-E4D5 |
| No Random Battles | 6D5D-7F66 |
| Skill Points Not Needed | DDC3-5F4C |
| Maximum Fol After 1 Battle | DD1F-E465 |
| Infinite Items When Using Item Creation Skills | 8E23-87C6 |
Star Ocean walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Star Ocean.
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Star Ocean FAQ
When did Star Ocean come out on the SNES?
Star Ocean was released for the Super Nintendo in 1996.
Who made Star Ocean?
It was developed by Tri-Ace and published by Enix.
Is Star Ocean multiplayer?
No. Star Ocean is a single-player game.
How long does Star Ocean take to play?
As a role-playing game, Star Ocean 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 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.