Fantasy and sci-fi collide in a unique visual style: From dangerous dungeons to bustling cities. The world of STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R is presented in a stunning 2.5D style that combines beautiful 3D graphics with nostalgic 2D pixelated characters. Experience the story of two protagonists: Start your journey with Claude or Rena. Each character offers different perspectives and different allies to recruit. Meet your teammates with a unique action system, develop relationships, and discover different endings. The new character illustrations were created by the series' longtime artist, Yukihiro Kajimoto. Suspenseful, spectacular clashes! Enjoy fast-paced combat and use new mechanics to deal with your enemies efficiently. Use the Break to deal damage continuously. Skillfully combine this with giving orders to your allies and don't give your opponents a chance. Combine powerful gear with tons of skills: Develop your characters in a variety of ways, thanks to a wide range of abilities. Level up your specialization and master an improved crafting system that will help you craft the best gear. Japanese and English Voiceover: All key scenes are now fully voiced, and the cast of the original game has been invited to work on the Japanese version. Additionally, dialogues from STAR OCEAN SECOND EVOLUTION (2008) are also included. Iconic soundtrack in a new arrangement by Motoi Sakuraba:All songs have been recomposed, taking the game's events to the next level. Three difficulty levels to choose from:Earth allows for a relaxing journey. Galaxy for a satisfying challenge. There is also the Universe... for those who are brave enough to test their skills to the fullest.