Star Ocean: First Departure

Star Ocean: First Departure chronicles mankind's journey into space and the adventures that await them there. Space Date 346: The crew of a Terran Federation ship arrives on the planet Roak. With the help of a stalwart band of local heroes, the crew must work together to unravel a mystery and halt a galactic war. This release marks the first time that the initial installment in the popular STAR OCEAN franchise is available in North America.Thanks to Square-Enix, the original Star Ocean has finally made it to the United States in the form of Star Ocean: First Departure. A PSP remake of Star Ocean, which was never released in the U.S., First Departure adds several new elements, including all new backgrounds and a tweaked battle system, while still preserving the exciting storyline and themes of the original.

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Highly anticipated PSP remake of the original Star Ocean that was never released in the United States
Classic RPG action with private actions that alter the outcome of future actions
Enhanced game play and more dynamic battle features, as well as new playable characters
New artwork and animation make for beautiful backgrounds and cut-scenes
Item creation system and skill system allow for character development throughout the story