Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit Processeur : AMD A8-7600 / Intel® Core™ i3-3210 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD Radeon™ RX 460 / Intel® Arc™ A380 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750 Ti DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Expected framerate: 30FPS with 1280x720 resolution and default graphics options
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit Processeur : AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i5-3330 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD Radeon™ RX 470 / Intel® Arc™ A750 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Expected framerate: 60FPS with 1920x1080 resolution and default graphics options
STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
Over three hundred and sixty players have pushed past the twenty-five-hour mark, diving deep into an adventure that commands their time. Backed by a stellar 89 percent positive rating across 488 sampled reviews post-launch, this return to a classic realm strikes all the right nostalgic chords.
What it's about: Dans ce RPG mêlant fantasy et science-fiction, vous pouvez choisir entre Claude et Rena, jouer de leur point de vue, et débloquer différentes fins. Recrutez des alliés et vainquez vos adversaires dans des combats frénétiques en temps réel.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 109 | 77 | 13 | 19 |
| Story / writing | 77 | 54 | 6 | 17 |
| Graphics / art | 52 | 51 | 1 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 36 | 29 | 2 | 5 |
| Performance | 26 | 23 | 1 | 2 |
| Audio / music | 20 | 18 | 0 | 2 |
| Value for money | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Multiplayer | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 39 h on median; those who dislike it: 19 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 51 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 36,4 % of players.
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Strengths
- Visual presentation sweeps the community: 51 positive mentions out of 52 praise the striking graphical execution.
- Engaging combat and mechanics anchor the experience, generating 77 positive mentions out of 109.
- The narrative successfully hooks adventurers, drawing 54 positive mentions out of 77.
- Sound design elevates the journey, noted positively in 18 out of 20 mentions.
Weaknesses
- Some mechanics miss the mark for certain players, resulting in 19 negative mentions out of 109 within gameplay.
- The plot fails to captivate everyone, registering 17 negative mentions out of 77 for the story.
- Content pacing leaves a few wanting, tallying 5 negative mentions out of 36.
Who is it for?
Devoted fans of classic JRPGs and veterans of the original release will find an exceptionally crafted modern version worth losing dozens of hours to.
Is STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 93% of 4,028 Steam reviews are positive (player score 88/100). Most-praised strength: Visual presentation sweeps the community. Current price: 24,99€ (50% off).
Verdict
Star Ocean The Second Story R triumphantly modernizes a beloved classic, earning a formidable 93 percent overall positive rating on Steam. Despite minor narrative and mechanical reservations, the overwhelming dedication of players proves this voyage is well worth taking.
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