Nicola Kapron
COGconnectedStar Ocean: The Second Story R Review – A Remake to Remember
Published 12/20/2023
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PS4 / PC / PS5 / Switch - 11/2/2023
Star Ocean: The Second Story R
Two worlds, one fateful encounter. In an endless sea of stars, at the edge of the universe, two people who live in different worlds go on a journey to save planet Expel. Choose your path and witness an awakened destiny.
- Developer
- Gemdrops, Square Enix Creative Business Unit I
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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Critic avg
85
13 scored reviews
Total coverage
13
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Score range
70–92
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 85 across 13 scored reviews, with a 22-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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13 included scored reviews
90–1007 reviews · 54%
80–895 reviews · 38%
70–791 review · 8%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Jack Salter
PC InvasionStar Ocean The Second Story R review – A classic reborn
Published 11/27/2023
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85
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Read originalChris Shive
Hardcore GamerReview: Star Ocean: The Second Story R
Published 11/27/2023
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90
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Read originalAkshay Bhalla
Screen Rant“A Charming Remake” - Star Ocean: The Second Story R Review
Published 11/8/2023
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80
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Read originalGeorge Yang
GameSpotStar Ocean: The Second Story R Review - Back to the Future
Published 11/1/2023
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80
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Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Star Ocean: The Second Story R - One Of The Very Best RPGs Of The Year
Published 11/1/2023
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90
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalRobert Ramsey
Push SquareReview: Star Ocean The Second Story R (PS5) - A Near Perfect Example of a Remake Done Right
Published 11/1/2023
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80
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Read originalIzzy Parsons
RPGFanStar Ocean: The Second Story R Review | RPGFan
Published 11/1/2023
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92
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalQuinton O'Connor
RPG SiteStar Ocean The Second Story R Review | RPG Site
Published 11/1/2023
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90
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalRyan Thomas Bamsey
TheGamerStar Ocean: The Second Story R Review - Out Of This World
Published 11/1/2023
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