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pointless233 Since: Feb, 2016 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#276: Apr 16th 2017 at 1:21:43 PM

So, I started playing Star Ocean: The Last Hope yesterday. So far, I think it's a pretty decent JRPG. The art style is good, especially for something released in 2009. The combat is not bad, although I prefer the Tales combat mechanics more. The voice acting, in my opinion, isn't really as bad as people make it out to be. Also, the characters are okay to me and haven't annoyed me so far. In short, I kind of like it. It's not perfect, but it's alright.

pointless233 Since: Feb, 2016 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#277: Apr 24th 2017 at 3:27:22 PM

I've managed to beat Barachiel and Lymle is joining my crew on the ship.

Memers Since: Aug, 2013
#278: Apr 24th 2017 at 3:38:13 PM

Grats on getting past the most boring planet, the next area can not be returned to so make sure to get everything.

pointless233 Since: Feb, 2016 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#279: Apr 25th 2017 at 12:35:10 PM

I didn"t find the planet to be that bad. I found the main quest to be interesting and I thought the boss was fairly challenging.

pointless233 Since: Feb, 2016 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#280: Apr 27th 2017 at 7:52:26 AM

So, yesterday I managed to best Sahariel in The Last Hope. He was the first boss that I actually struggled with. I died three times before I beat him. I feel like I got really lucky on my fourth try.

BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#281: Apr 27th 2017 at 3:04:14 PM

Some general advice: IIRC, putting points into a skill that boosts Edge's critical hit damage (or was it crit chance?) makes him pretty beastly. wink

A later character gets the same skill.

Do not obey in advance.
lalalei2001 Since: Oct, 2009
#282: Apr 27th 2017 at 4:08:34 PM

I wish I could eradicate every last one of those Salamanders from Star Ocean the Second Story. They single-handedly ended my only Cave of Trials run with their stone/poison/paralyze breath XD; It was the definition of overkill.

edited 28th Apr '17 9:41:45 AM by lalalei2001

The Protomen enhanced my life.
BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#283: Apr 28th 2017 at 12:52:02 AM

Those things sucked. I had to pay special attention to every battle with them.

Do not obey in advance.
pointless233 Since: Feb, 2016 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#284: Apr 28th 2017 at 8:04:30 AM

So, I'm currently on Earth and I've managed to beat the boss. Meracle has joined my team and I'm nearing the end of the mission. I'm liking the story so far.

edited 28th Apr '17 8:05:45 AM by pointless233

lalalei2001 Since: Oct, 2009
#285: Apr 28th 2017 at 9:44:57 AM

[up][up] The worst part was that attack hit multiple times so on the off-chance it didn't get you the first time it'd be sure to the second, third, or tenth time.

The Protomen enhanced my life.
BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#286: Apr 28th 2017 at 6:16:28 PM

Meracle is the other character who an boost her critical hits.

Do not obey in advance.
pointless233 Since: Feb, 2016 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#287: May 13th 2017 at 7:39:00 PM

So, I managed to beat the boss in Miga Insect Warrens. I had some trouble with the boss at first but I was able to beat it.

pointless233 Since: Feb, 2016 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#288: May 16th 2017 at 6:42:17 PM

So, I'm currently on Nox Obscurus. It seems I'm approaching the end of the game. This has been an interesting experience and I can't wait to finish it.

edited 16th May '17 6:49:33 PM by pointless233

LordofLore Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Consider his love an honor
FrozenWolf2 (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#290: May 17th 2017 at 11:09:58 AM

,,, hurray?

This is an outrage against Luminara!
lu127 Paper Master from 異界 Since: Sep, 2011 Relationship Status: Crazy Cat Lady
#291: May 17th 2017 at 11:14:58 AM

YAY! waii

"If you aren't him, then you apparently got your brain from the same discount retailer, so..." - Fighteer
BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#292: May 17th 2017 at 8:45:49 PM

I've tried a few times to get into Til the End of Time after wanting it for years, and I just can't.

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FrozenWolf2 (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#293: May 17th 2017 at 9:15:19 PM

It hasn't aged well

and looking back at with a critical eye... makes you wonder how its the BIG hit of the Star ocean franchise

This is an outrage against Luminara!
Eagal Since: Apr, 2012
#294: May 17th 2017 at 9:32:12 PM

Probably because Albel is so smexy.

FrozenWolf2 (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#295: May 17th 2017 at 11:54:10 PM

Nonsense Everyone wanted NEL

This is an outrage against Luminara!
Nikkolas from Texas Since: Dec, 2009 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#296: May 18th 2017 at 12:39:37 AM

Nel was the best character in that game.

Not saying much but what can you do.

I imagine it coasted on the same wave that helped Symphonia do well. I have no doubt Symphonia is a way better game but both games clearly got a lot of affection for being "different." I don't think average RPG fans knew JRP Gs could be anything other than Final Fantasy-type combat. So SO 3 was mindblowing.

Zendervai Since: Oct, 2009
#297: May 18th 2017 at 6:39:04 AM

It might have also been all the people saying 2 was a classic combined with how hard it was to find at that point. If you can't find the previous games, might as well go for the new ones.

In addition, I know at least one person who got it because it was made by Tri-Ace, the people who created the Tales series in the first place.

pointless233 Since: Feb, 2016 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#298: May 20th 2017 at 7:04:07 AM

So, I finished Star Ocean:The Last Hope yesterday. It was a pretty good game. The plot was good and the characters were decent. The combat was pretty good in my opinion. It's not a perfect JRPG but it was worth my time and money.

TamH70 Since: Nov, 2011 Relationship Status: Faithful to 2D
#300: Dec 3rd 2017 at 10:31:55 AM

[up]Got that game yesterday. Played it for a few hours, and I like it so far. Graphics are nice but the ground textures look horrible.


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