FLOP or NOT ?!
What do you think ?!
Not a Flop ^______^
It's AAA .. 9
9
http://ps2.ign.com/articles/536/536515p1.html
Plotlines and Dialogue
In many ways, its pacing and presentation comes across almost exactly like Xenosaga Episode I did; with lengthy dialogue heavy cutscenes and moments where the plot takes precedence over gameplay.
If anything, it's certainly stronger than the storyline found in the last PSOne title, Star Ocean: The Second Story;
Till the End of Time takes place 400 years after Claude and Rena's adventure has come to an end). Interestingly enough, Star Ocean 3 shares more connections with tri-Ace's other high profile PSOne RPG, Valkyrie Profile
Great !Combat and Customization
While we wondered aloud in earlier previews if the combat mechanic in Star Ocean was really the best of the current generation, we're now almost positive of it. Easily comparable to such strong combat heavyweights as Final Fantasy VI, Chrono Trigger, and Dragon Quarter, Till the End of Time somehow manages to take one of the most complicated battle engines we've ever seen and simplify it so that just about anyone can use it
Visuals and Audio
Though Star Ocean 3 is admittedly a little behind in terms of visual presentation when compared to some of Square Enix's other forthcoming RPGs like Final Fantasy XII or Kingdom Hearts II, it still looks pretty darn good.Closing CommentsBeating the game and uncovering one of its ten different endings is just the beginning
Needless to say, Star Ocean: Till the End of Time manages to do what most role-playing games only hope to -- that is, provide a little something for everyone. With its combination of high-action battles, deep strategic planning, unique sci-fi setting, and incredibly customizable character set, its exemplary gameplay more than overshadows its voice acting and plot pacing sore points. No matter how badly you find yourself wanting to strangle Piccolotto and her traveling circus freaks.
More importantly, though, and what proves the game's true claim to greatness is that Star Ocean allows its players to take from it whatever they wish; Be it a quick 40 hours of story-based adventure or a full 80-hours of "find everything you can" exploration. Whether you're looking for hundreds of the best battles you'll experience in any RPG on the market or to fight for only what's necessary, the options are entirely yours. For some of us, however, the RPG that took almost a generation to arrive proves that it's indeed good enough to last us Till the End of Time.
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Oh..and by the way..
Star Ocean >>> Tales of Symphonia
-___- I think in GameSpot it'll get less than 9 because GregK will review the game
Can't wait to get it, Square Enix rocks![]()