Star Ocean: The Second Story
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😊 7.7/10
(Playstation - US, RPG)
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tri-Ace Inc.
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Enix
Released On:
30 Jul 1998
Claude Kenni is a young man who recently joined the Earth Federation, following the steps of his father. A strange energy has been spotted somewhere on a distant planet, and Claude and his father go there to investigate the matter. However, Claude gets sucked into a portal and ends up on a mysterious planet, in the middle of jungle. There, he sees a young girl threatened by a ferocious beast. That young girl is Rena Lanford, an inhabitant of the planet and the second protagonist of the game. The dangerous encounter makes the paths of the two heroes cross, and they continue their journey together.
Star Ocean: The Second Story is a Japanese-style role-playing game with action-based battles. Combat takes place in an arena that allows player-controlled characters to chase down or run away from enemies, as well as unleash special moves that damage any enemies in a large area of effect. Characters can learn various skills during the game, and become an expert alchemist, blacksmith, scientist, etc. They can also produce their own items.
Another stand-out feature of the game are the so-called "Private Actions". The protagonist can talk to other party members and raise or lower their sympathies, influencing their performance in battle and ultimately branching the plot and affecting the ending. The game has eighty slightly different endings that depend on the player's choices during character conversations throughout the game.
Star Ocean: The Second Story was released for the Playstation on 31st May 1999, and is part of the RPG genre.
eBay Product ID:
1424 (United States)
UPC-A:
711719442127 (United States)
ASIN:
B00000K39I (United States)
Sony PN:
SCUS-94421/94422 (United States)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a sci-fi fantasy RPG where players follow the intertwined journeys of two protagonists, Claude and Rena, as they navigate a universe threatened by divine intervention and mysterious phenomena. Players will explore planets, encounter monsters, and unravel a cosmic conspiracy.
Story
Introduction
In an endless sea of stars, at the edge of the universe, a single fateful encounter is about to take place. The gods have set forth on a quest to destroy the universe. A deadly meteorite, which they hurled into the vastness of space, has collided with an unsuspecting planet, putting the wheels of fate in motion.
Now, two people are about to cross paths, and their meeting will force them to endure both the gods and their devilish advisors.
Episode 1
After attaining the rank of Ensign in the Earth Federation, Claude C. Kenni is given his first assignment. When a mysterious energy field is found on the planet of Milocinia, a survey party is dispatched to investigate. As an escort, Claude boards the starship of his father, Ronixis J. Kenni, and heads toward Milocinia.
Upon landing on Milocinia, Claude and the rest of the party discover a gigantic dome-shaped building on the desolate land. The interior of the dome appears to have been devastated by enormous explosions. All that remains inside are pieces of broken equipment and, in the center of the room, a mysterious looking machine.
While Ronixis and the rest of the survey team cautiously attempt to examine the object from a distance, Claude becomes impatient. "Just quaking in our boots is getting us nowhere," he thinks. Brashly ignoring his father's warnings, he approaches the object. Suddenly, and without warning, a powerful force takes hold of Claude. A blinding flash fills the room, and when it subsides, Claude is nowhere to be found.
Episode 2
The planet Expel is a lush green world with abundant natural beauty. However, three months ago, after a meteorite crashed to the surface, monsters began to appear and word of strange happenings spread across the land. The people began to regard the meteorite as an omen of disaster, and dubbed it "the Sorcery Globe."
At this time, a young girl from the village Arlia, named Rena, decides to visit the Shingo Forest, which is some distance from her home. Although her mother tries to stop her—warning of the appearance of monsters and other strange happenings since the arrival of the Sorcery Globe—Rena insists on going into the forest alone.
How to Play
Starting the Game
Set up your PlayStation game console according to its Instruction Manual. Make sure the power is OFF before inserting or removing a compact disc.
Insert the STAR OCEAN The Second Story™ Disc 1 and close the Disc Cover. Insert a game controller and turn On the PlayStation game console.
After the opening movie is completed, the Title Screen will be displayed. You can interrupt the opening movie at any time by pressing any control button.
Changing Discs
At certain times during the game, a screen will appear instructing you to insert the other STAR OCEAN The Second Story disc.
Without turning OFF the console, open the Disc Cover and insert the disc designated on screen. Close the Disc Cover, and you may continue your journey.
Console Components
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POWER INDICATOR
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CONTROLLER PORT
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SONY
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COVER
Title Screen
To play for the first time, select "New Game."
Sound Select Screen
Customize the Sound Settings with either "Surround," "Stereo" or "Monaural." Select any setting to match the television set you are using or the Sound setup you currently have.
Select Vibration Screen
If you are using a Dual Shock™ Analog Controller, set the controller vibration function to ON.
Hero Select Screen
Select either Claude or Rena as the main character. The story will play out differently depending on the main character you have selected.
Name Selection
You may change the name of the main character.
Battle Mode Screen
Customize the Battle Mode Setting with either "Standard," "Semi-Active" or "Full-Active."
Saving the Game
Insert Memory Card(s) (sold separately) into the PlayStation game console. Important: Do not remove a Memory Card while saving or loading games; doing so could damage the game data.
To save the game in progress, select "Data" from the "Camp" screen. Then select "Save" from the "Data" menu.
You will then be asked to select a Memory Card Slot and a Save File. After doing so, the game will save your current data. Saving the game requires one free block of a Memory Card.
Note that you can only save your game at the designated "Save Points" in dungeons and anywhere in the Field.
Restarting the Game
To continue a game that you have saved previously, select "Continue" from the Title Screen. Select the Save File you want to load and then press the X button.
The Map Screen
You can do different things in the "Towns/Dungeons" and "Field" settings.
In the Field
In the fields outside of town, you will find plains, hills, mountains, seashores and a wide range of landscapes. You may find it convenient to follow paths that lead from town to town.
If you become lost, you can press the START button to display the world map; to see an enlarged version of the map, press the START button again.
In Town
In town, you will encounter all kinds of people. You can learn valuable information by talking to them (by pressing the X button near them).
You will also find various buildings, where you can go shopping or rest up.
Buildings in the Towns
Inns
Rest for one night to recover your HP and MP values. You will need to pay for your room. Although rest will cure the inability to fight, it will do nothing for status abnormalities.
Bars and Cafes
Here you will find customers and other members of your party (during Private Actions). Talk to them to get information.
Weapons and Armor Stores
Here you can buy Weapons, Armor, and Accessories. You should get the best weaponry available.
Restaurants
Here you can buy food. You can also talk to other customers to get information.
Skill Guilds
Each Skill Guild sells different types of skills. Each guild has three shopkeepers who will explain the skills.
Tool Stores
Here you can buy items that will be useful on your adventures. Be sure to drop by before going to the dungeons or elsewhere.
Shopping
To buy items, first talk to the shopkeeper. Move the cursor to the item you want and use the Directional buttons to set the quantity of that item to buy, then press the X button.
When you are asked "Settle accounts?" answer "Yes." Note that you can buy multiple items at once.
To sell items, a list of the items you currently have will be displayed. Move the cursor to the item you wish to sell and use the Directional buttons to set the quantity, and then press the X button to confirm.
The Three Battle Modes
Standard
This mode is for players who prefer traditional turn-based combat or for beginning RPG players.
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Character movement: Hold down the Square button while pressing the Directional buttons.
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Targeting mode: Initially set to Manual. This can be changed using "Options" from the "Camp" screen.
Semi-Active
This mode is for intermediate players and for those who want a certain amount of freedom in movement. It is recommended that you get used to combat when playing in this mode.
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Character movement: Hold down the Square button while pressing the Directional buttons.
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Targeting mode: Initially set to Semi-Auto. This can be changed using "Options" from the "Camp" screen.
Full Active
This mode is for experienced players who want an even higher degree of freedom in movement. Selecting this mode allows you to move freely over the battlefield.
One character could move away from the others and act as a decoy
Controls
Directional buttons
Move your character.
R1 button
Moves the Camera clockwise
R2 button
Not used
L1 button
Moves the Camera counter-clockwise
L2 button
Not used.
SELECT button
Not used
START button
Toggle world map ON/OFF
x button
Use to read signs.
Circle button
Hold this button down together with the Directional buttons to run
Triangle button
Displays the Camp screen.
Square button
Initiates a Private Action
R1 button/R2 button
Not used
L1 button/L2 button
Not used.
SELECT/START button
Not used.
Tips & Maps
Attack Spells
These spells directly inflict damage on the enemy, either on an individual enemy or all enemies. Spells cannot be used if you run out of MP.
Recovery Spells
These spells can cure status abnormalities or heal damage caused to members of your party. There are also spells that can block enemy spells or halt enemy movement.
Rena
Most of her spells are recovery spells, such as "Heal," "Curing Light," and "Antidote," making her a powerful ally in fighting status abnormalities.
Celine
Celine's repertoire is heavy on attack spells, including "Ray" and "Starlight," which she learns as she levels up and can use to lead attacks.
Items & Weapons
New
Sorts newest items first.
H
Sorts items alphabetically.
Shield
Sorts armor first.
Dollar sign
Sorts by most expensive item.
Crossing Swords
Sorts battle items first.
Sword
Sorts weapons first.
Ring
Sorts accessories first.
Potion
Sorts healing items first.
Super Specialties
These are specialties created by the members of your party working together as a team. Under certain conditions, multiple characters can cooperatively combine their different specialties to create a super specialty.
Specialties
While specialties are certainly strong, they may fail if the level is still too low. Try raising the levels of related skills to increase the level of the specialty.
Precious Items
These are special items that may be necessary to complete each quest.
Weapons
These are weapons owned by characters. The weapon may change the character's attack strength.
Greaves
Greaves are pieces of armor that protect the character's legs.
Herbs
Herbs are the fruit of special plants that are mainly effective in restoring the HP and MP lost in combat or repairing status abnormalities.
Helmets
Helmets are pieces of armor that protect the character's head.
Body Armor
This is armor that protects the character's body.
Shields
Shields are pieces of armor that a character holds in one hand.
Accessories
Accessories may have various effects when worn. Each character can wear up to two pieces of jewelry.
Medicine
Like herbs, medicine is used for recovery. Medicine can be more effective at recovery than herbs and can be created by Item Creation.
Attack Items
Bombs and other items can cause damage to enemies when used in combat.
Food
Eating food can have such effects as restoring HP and the like. Each character has a favorite food, which restores their HP more than normal.
Pet Food
This item becomes necessary for a certain specialty.
Raw Materials
Gold, silver, iron and other minerals serve as the materials for creating weapons, armor etc. using Item Creation.
Musical Instruments
With certain specialties, you will be able to play these instruments. Playing music may have special effects such as reducing the chances of monsters appearing or, conversely, attracting enemies.
Portraits, etc.
These items are a little special. Something good might happen if you collect them.
Cooking Ingredients
These serve as the raw materials for item creation. Be careful, as they cannot be used as recovery items unless they are cooked.
Books
You will find various books, but each is used differently so use them well.
Enemies & Characters
Claude C. Kenni
One of the main characters, Claude is a newly commissioned Ensign of the Earth Federation and the eldest son of Ronixis J. Kenni. He is struggling to forge his own identity and is noted for his frizzy blond hair and impish gleam in his eyes.
Rena Lanford
The other main character, Rena comes from the village of Arlia on the planet Expel. She has a vivid imagination and can be quite a dreamer, but in times of crisis, she focuses on the task at hand and faces the enemy.
Celine Jules
A sexy, beautiful sorceress, Celine is shrewd and calculating, making her living as a treasure hunter. Deeply immersed in her work, she secretly fears she won't be able to find a boyfriend.
Ashton Anchors
Ashton is a handsome, serious-minded Fighter, but he is just about the unluckiest man alive. He is currently possessed by a slapstick comic duo of demon dragons.
Opera Vectra
The eldest daughter of an aristocratic family, Opera is traveling through space in pursuit of the man she loves. She excels at operating machinery and her main weapon is a special rifle that works on the same principles as Heraldry.
Bowman Jean
Bowman is a pharmacologist with an academic bent who is passionate about his interests but little else. He appears somewhat weak and frail, but his muscles are well toned and he can defeat opponents with graceful moves.
Dias Flac
Dias is tall, with long hair and an expressionless face, but eyes that sparkle with a cold light. He has perfected an original combat style which combines sword fighting and karate techniques.
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