description Star Ocean Overview
Star Ocean, released in 1996, was tri-Ace’s debut action RPG developed for the Super Famicom. Utilizing a compression chip to handle advanced graphics, it featured voice acting and was the first title from a development team formerly associated with Tales of Phantasia. The game debuted exclusively in Japan that July.
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info Star Ocean Specifications
| Country | Japan |
| Year | 1996 |
help Star Ocean FAQ
Why was the original Star Ocean never released outside Japan?
Enix released the 1996 original only for Japan's Super Famicom. Western players did not receive an official version until the PSP remake Star Ocean: First Departure arrived in 2008.
Who are Roddick, Millie, and Ronyx in Star Ocean?
Roddick Farrence and Millie Chliette are residents of the underdeveloped planet Roak. They meet Earth Federation officers Ronyx J. Kenny and Ilia Silvestri while seeking a cure for a disease that turns Roak's people to stone.
How is Star Ocean related to Tales of Phantasia?
Star Ocean was tri-Ace's first game, and several of its developers had previously worked on Tales of Phantasia as part of Wolf Team. Both games use real-time action-oriented battles rather than conventional menu-only combat.
What is Star Ocean: First Departure R?
First Departure R is an enhanced version of the PSP remake, released for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in 2019. It adds options such as new character portraits and Japanese voice performances from members of the Super Famicom cast.
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