Star Ocean The Divine Force (PC/PS5/XSX/PS4/XB1) - October 27, 2022

**Gokulo** · 2022-06-29 10:22

That's a high place for 4

**AoE** · 2022-06-29 10:32

4 is absolutely the prettiest at the very least. I cannot remember anything about the story and I've played it multiple times.

I hope they go back to throwing throwbacks into the post-game dungeons. For example, I would love to fight the Ten Wise Men again in a modern game.

**Kaslo** · 2022-06-29 11:16

Originally Posted by Gokulo

That's a high place for 4

Part of it is it being my first SO. But also the Blindside battle system is the most enjoyable battle system in the series once it clicks.

**Obsidian** · 2022-06-29 11:26

I also liked 4's battle systems better than 3. 5 was a dumpster fire front to back, and honestly I don't have high hopes for this one just looking at Ray. Hopefully it ends up on gamepass.

**Drai** · 2022-06-29 12:46

of the ones I've played it's 2 > 3 > 4 > 1, 2 absolutely holds up imho and is the best of the bunch, and Till the End of Time honestly was good, 4 had better gameplay but Edge was just an awful MC all around lol. This for sure looks fun for me, horrible dubbing or not.

**Xno Kappa** · 2022-06-29 13:08

I'm down. Fuck it. Late 20th century style dubbed lip-sync and everything.

**AoE** · 2022-06-29 14:10

I'm always hype for more Star Ocean so day 1 for me. I just hope they had the budget to do it more justice than the last game.

**Ayn** · 2022-06-29 16:45

Same. I enjoyed 5, but it just felt rushed and unpolished.

Never finished 1 or 4, though.

**Pirian** · 2022-06-30 08:21

Originally Posted by Gokulo

Ohh, they're doing two heroes again

with how well it worked in 2 and the poor reception of most of the entries since, I'm surprised it's taken this long for them to revisit this approach. It's also looks to be going back to the formula of 2 where we have an advanced human stranded on an alien world. Battle mechanics look good, as well. VA seems a bit off, but oh well. All in all, this looks like the first SO I'm looking forward to since 3. Only thing I haven't seen so far is what the crafting system will be like. It's been a long time and I don't remember specifics, but I remember not liking the implementation in the majority of the past entries.

**6souls** · 2022-06-30 19:29

SQUARE ENIX® announced today that STAR OCEAN® THE DIVINE FORCE™, an all-new entry in the beloved action-RPG series, will release on October 27 for the PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console, the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) console, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and STEAM®. Developed by tri-Ace Inc., STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE marks a new chapter in galactic history and will tell a gripping story that seamlessly melds science fiction and fantasy elements. Pre-orders for physical and digital versions are available starting today.

STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE will be available as a physical and digital Standard edition across all platforms. There is also a Digital Deluxe Edition which will be available across all platforms. Players who purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition will get their hands on a beautiful soundtrack composed for STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE, as well as in-game items which include the Armour pack, Accessory pack, and Weapons pack.

Customers who early purchase any physical or digital edition of STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE will receive a mini game pawn pack*. Customers who pre-order either the Digital Standard Edition or Digital Deluxe Edition will also receive an in-game item weapon pack for the protagonists, the “Greatsword” for Raymond, “Lionheart's Blutgang”, and the “Dual blades” for Laeticia, “Flashing Naglering.”

The game features dual protagonists, who offer different story perspectives and gameplay experiences: Raymond, the captain of the space trading ship, Ydas, and Laeticia, the princess-knight of a kingdom on the underdeveloped planet, Aster IV. Fate will bring Raymond, Laeticia, and several other ally characters together, all designed by renowned artist Akiman (STAR OCEAN: Integrity and Faithlessness, STREET FIGHTER series).

*The digital early purchase incentive will be available until November 30, 2022.
* The physical early purchase incentive will be offered by select retailers and will be available while stocks last.

**Gokulo** · 2022-07-19 03:31

**JeanClaudVanDamme** · 2022-07-19 18:14

Just give me SO2's crafting system, talent system, and have every NPC have something to steal from, and SO2's coliseum, and SO2's bonus dungeon, and SO2's music, and...

Yeah, bro, other than that, it can totally be its own game. But it would be nice if it ended up exactly like SO2, though. Yeah.