Product Description
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Star Ocean: The Last Hope - International
Manufacturer's Description
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Carry the hopes of all humankind in an unforgettable sci-fi
blockbuster!
STAR OCEAN THE LAST HOPE: INTERNATIONAL is the enhanced
PlayStation 3 version of STAR OCEAN: THE LAST HOPE, which
previously released on Xbox 360. A prequel in the accled STAR
OCEAN series, this latest entry offers spectacular visuals
alongside exhilarating real-time battles in an epic sci-fi
adventure.
Star Ocean: The Last Hope International is the latest release in
the celebrated science fiction and fantasy Star Ocean RPG series.
This prequel set during the aftermath of Earth's fictional World
War III combines sci-fi and fantasy elements spanning multiple
planets and the vastness of space itself to recount the origins
of the Star Ocean Universe. Exhilarating combat expands upon the
franchise's famous real-time battle system, introducing amazing
graphics and next-generation visual effects brought to life on
the Playstation 3 gaming system.
Star Ocean: The Last Hope International
Players:
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Other:
HDTV 1080p.
Crystal clear graphics.
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Compelling combat.
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Classic RPG functionality.
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. Story
A.D 2064...Planet Earth was on the brink of destruction as
clashes between the World Republic Federation and the various
nations that sed it sparked the outbreak of World War III.
Weapons of mass destruction, deployed with complete impunity
razed the land in the blink of an eye. The dire situation forced
the two sing factions to negotiate a cease-fire and an
agreement was quickly reached, but although the war may have
ended, its effects remained. With the deteriorating environment,
Earth's population was drastically reduced and those who survived
lived a confined existence trapped in underground cities.
Eventually countries joined together to form the Greater United
Nations and turned their eyes skyward, to space. With the
establishment of the USTA, the Universal Science and Technology
Administration, man began to seek new worlds beyond the stars.
AD 2087...The first year of the spacedate (SD) . Thanks
to the success of Professor Trillas Bachstein's warp drive
experiments, mankind's dream of a spacebourne existence has
inched closer to reality and the USTA secretly began to implement
its SRF project, the Space Reconnaissance Force. Now it is SD
0010, and the first official SRF mission and your adventure has
be.
Characters
Players of Star Ocean: The Last Hope International will meet and
interact with a wealth of characters from different parts of the
galaxy, each with their own history and weapons of choice. Just a
few of the more prominent characters to familiarize yourself with
include:
Edge Maverick
Although generally possessing good judgment, this young
Earthling commander of the maiden deep space voyage of the SRF
ship the Calnus, can be reckless. His signature weapon is the
. Faize Sheifa Beleth
A young Eldarian committed to etiquette and logic, and capable
of astounding feats of engineering, Faize is always honorable of
those possessing abilities he lacks. His signature weapon is the
rapier. Reimi Saionji
The kind and levelheaded navigator of the Calnus, Reimi was born
in an aristocratic Saionji family and has a shared history with
Edge back on Earth. Her signature weapon is the bow. Lymle Lemuri
Phi
Orphaned on her home planet of Lemrick long ago, Lymle is
mischievous, but friendly and inexplicably retains the appearance
of a young girl. Her signature weapon is the wand.
Gameplay and Combat
Although Edge Maverick is the main character in Star Ocean: The
Last Hope International, players will of course experience
gameplay action in the form of a number of different characters
and utilize the signature attacks assigned to each. The game
features a real-time combat system which allows for up to four
party members to remain active in battle at a time. Improvements
to the game's combat system include 'Rush Mode,' where players
can switch out active members of their combat groups for reserve
members in real-time; ' In/ Out' which allows for timed
evasive and counter moves against enemies; and the BEAT (Battle
Enhancement Attribute Type) system, through which players can
change a character's fighting style at will. Other actions
players will master through gameplay include piloting of the
spaceship Calnus, a first in the Star Ocean series; item creation
in the form of weapons, healing items and accessories; and
Private Actions (PAs), a cause and effect relationship between
character in-game actions and the acquisition of new abilities
and scenarios. Through the increased flexibility mastery of all
these skills provides, players should be able to more easily
increase their team and individual team member's combat
experience and status, and so unlock more advanced combat styles
and linked combinations.
Key Game Features:
* Series prequel - Star Ocean: The Last Hope International is a
prequel in the classic series, combining sci-fi and fantasy
elements, spanning multiple planets and the vastness of space
itself to recount the origins of the Star Ocean universe.
* Exciting Battles - Exhilarating combat expands upon the
franchise's famous real-time battle system, including the amazing
graphics and visual effects only possible on Playstation 3.
* Compelling Scenes - The game features breathtaking CG movies by
Visual Works, the cutting-edge studio whose previous work
includes cutscenes for the accled Final Fantasy RPG series.
Product Description
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STAR OCEAN: THE LAST HOPE INTERNATIONAL is the latest entry in
the futuristic space opera RPG series, STAR OCEAN. Science
fiction and fantasy meld in this long-awaited continuation of the
celebrated franchise from developer tri-Ace Inc. The year is S.D.
10. In the aftermath of World War III, humanity voyages into the
stars in search of a new home...and a second chance. A prequel
that combines sci-fi and fantasy elements, spanning multiple
planets and the vastness of space itself to recount the origins
of the STAR OCEAN universe. Exhilarating combat expands upon the
franchises famous real-time battle system, including the amazing
graphics and visual effects only possible on the Playstation 3.
Features breathtaking CG movies by Visual Works, the cutting-edge
studio whose previous work includes cut scenes for the accled
FINAL FANTASY RPG series
- In addition to English and Japanese voice options, the PlayStation 3 system version will include English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Japanese language options for STAR OCEAN fans around the world.
- Combines sci-fi and fantasy elements, spanning multiple planets and the vastness of space itself to recount the origins of the STAR OCEAN universe.
- Exhilarating combat expands upon the franchise’s dynamic real-time battle system, now featuring amazing graphics and visual effects only possible on PlayStation 3..
- Up to four characters can take part in battles simultaneously and party members can be switched mid-battle.
- New Blindside battle system fuses evasion and offense, enabling players to confuse and ambush enemies by quickly moving out of their line of when targeted – allowing stunning counterattacks and visual effects.
- Freely pilot the Calnus spaceship for the first time in the series and journey to various planets of the STAR OCEAN universe at your choosing.
- Item Creation and Private Actions, two hallmarks of the STAR OCEAN franchise, also make their return, allowing for players to enjoy upgraded versions of both systems.
- Breathtaking CG movies by Visual Works, the cutting-edge studio whose previous work includes cut-scenes for the accled FINAL FANTASY series.