Star Ocean First Departure R | RPG Classic Now In HD

[@ResonantArc]

I really dig this game! Definitely interested in doing a full retrospective on it in the future!

[@Antiformed]

The devs claimed this version of the game featured combat changes such as balancing, did you notice any of that?

[@ResonantArc]

@@Antiformed It's been far too long since I played the PSP version to really give a solid analysis on that. It didn't seem dramatically different to me. Both versions are pretty easy.

[@Antiformed]

@@ResonantArc Hmm. I guess other than maintaining its original look in HD this port really doesn't change anything then. They keep hyping up new SO stuff but they never go all the way, new or old. It's odd.

[@jstymie]

I'm excited to play this, but I have to be honest -- I bought it for the exact same reason you said, I want Star Ocean: Second Evolution to get another release as well. That PSP port was phenomenal.

[@michaelclifton9498]

Don't know if you have or not but, do you think you would be interesting in talking about the romancing saga series?

[@nephram1702]

I really want a xenosaga hd trilogy remaster.

[@djblaklite]

Same

[@TheCreepypro]

@@djblaklite same

[@restlessoblivion]

I was OBSESSED with SO the Second Story when it came out on PS1 back when I was younger. And it was mostly because of the progression system of the skills and the way they would combine to unlock specialties, and then the way the specialties could be used for crafting and stuff like that. It was so good. Plus the special town events, stealing from any character on most maps, the super hard hidden dungeon at the end. Damn, that game was good. There was so much to do.

[@infikadesign6545]

Same here. Pour hundred+ hours on that game. That secret dungeon at theof the game really make you spend a lot more hour grinding. And that ashton secret skill name after the game developer XD Really love that game on ps1 era. Now i'm ready to dig in on this one, as i never play it before on the snes or psp version

[@Kamikraze]

I remember the last dungeon didnt have a save point and I was really far but had to go to bed so I taped a sign on my TV telling my family not to turn it off. Good times.

[@matthewdunaway7622]

Now we just need Second Evolution

[@astro5653]

I loved playing this on a PSP emulator, and I can't wait to pick up this remaster. I hope this does well enough to warrant a "Star Ocean Second Evolution R"

[@Siegdrifa]

I know i'm answering an old comment but, "Star Ocean The Second Story R" has just been annouced and it looks super awesome.

[@Jerrel28]

I'll be picking this up when I get around to it. Sold my Psp copy back when a western release was announced. Here's hoping Star Ocean 2 gets the same treatment.

[@Tinbeef22]

Never trust a sponsored video

[@jahipalmer8782]

You can trust me as a dude who plays video games alot. It is pretty freaking fun. But I'm a fan of the series so...

[@jovanni1676]

Star ocean is one of my favorite rpg's of all time. I would actually like to see a retrospective of this series.

[@christianlopez707]

Now if they could just port over some of the Valkyrie profile and tactics ogre games that'd be great.

[@geronuis2295]

amen

[@ye-ym5jo]

amen, im still waiting for Legend of Dragoon Remake...

[@laitokhun7992]

Waiting tactic ogre definitive edition

[@Neo-Midgar]

@@ye-ym5jo With the upscaling people have been able to pull off with the original, you won't need one.

[@Zyel21]

I’m digging the classic tales look. Adding to my wishlist now! This looks far more promising than my first foray into SO: SO till the end of time. Thanks for sharing Mike! Hope you and Casen have a great holiday season!

[@ChrisJGunter]

To each their own. I enjoy the voices (especially when looking at SO2 vs SO2 for PSP). The battle system voices are fun (even when shouting over each others) because it reflects the chaos in the battle. More than that, when the relationships start to develop, there are even mentions to their strongest relationships (shouts of agony, sadness, or absolute blazing anger). This...This makes the battle even more immersive. I never found the voicing grating for these reasons; but, also for the music which was always very dynamic and fun.

[@andrewn8002]

In first played Star Ocean First Departure when it was released on the psp and I absolutely adored it. While the story and battle system is kind of bare, I love how each character grows, giving them more depth. Another thing that I enjoy about Star Ocean in general, are the PA - Private Actions, giving you the opportunity to get to know your party members a little more. 😊 I'm just hoping they port SO2! That one is my absolute favorite, next to Till The End of Time, and the Last Hope. ❤️ I'm also a fan of the "Tales of" series as well! I have all the games currently available on PS4.

[@raxigar9176]

I had no idea this was a thing! Thanks for the heads up, I bought it immediately.

[@Antiformed]

It isn't mentioned in this video but take it from me: find out what levels into Contraband, get Group Contraband, buy tons of Paper and Fountain Pens, and just save scum yourself endless free counterfeit money, EXP medals, and fake deeds. You can get every character to Lv255 VERY easily this way, and make enough money to afford the ridiculously expensive secret shop items (Tri-symbols, santa boots, etc)

[@kholdkhaos64ray11]

I never really paid too much attention to this series but this video has me interested. I do like the graphics aesthetic, the premise, the battle system, and the progression so I'll keep my eye on it. Kinda wish there was a physical release though

[@mediamastermenard2858]

This video made me very interested in this game!

[@Norel_Nieves]

Media Master Menard is a great game, you should really check it out

[@twizms7362]

This and the second star ocean game are 2 of the best RPGs ever made in my opinion

[@PloysMaw]

Reviews of this nature keep me interested in this channel; I've had this game on my mind since the reveal and it's good too see it being talked about. I'll be sure too pick it up.

[@HybridAngelZero]

This game gets a 10/10 from me just for leaving the font as the PSone/PSP font. Honestly though, I am so, so happy that this can finally be played in HD on my TV, and that Star Ocean is back on Nintendo! I'm so looking forward to playing this again

[@Thirteen13551355]

The low-quality font deserves a 10/10? Most people would see it as a problem.

[@ResonantArc]

@@Thirteen13551355 It's not a low-quality font. Putting in a super smooth, modern font clashes with the graphical style of pixel art games. Even great indie games made in the modern-day (like Cross Code or Hyper Light Drifter) use pixelated fonts to help blend the text with the visuals.

[@Jesse__H]

I would love LOVE an actual Star Trek rpg made like this game. Can you imagine? That would be so cool.

[@brycekillor318parker6]

unfortunately the closest we will get is Star Trek Online to a modern Star Trek RPG.

[@osiahene]

I agree that progression systems are an essential and often overlooked part of RPGs.

[@Lloydo111]

If you love the characters progression system then you will absolutely love Tales games since they have tons of that 🙌❤

[@JynxBlack13]

Just got a switch and have been looking for games, I'll definitely get this! Thanks for the review!!

[@shanegrayson7068]

Man, I loved the OG Star Ocean and Star Ocean 2: Second Story. I would love to play these again some day.

[@HalFischer]

Oh god - I love this game. I own a copy of the SNES original, and i was so glad that there is a fan translation of it. When I saw the Remaster was released for Switch, it is needless to say, that I bought it blindly - and wasn´t disappointed. And Square: please make Second Story for switch happening, and please bring a physical release of both games.

[@PalmelaHanderson]

I hope they release this on Steam at some point (despite Squeenix's somewhat dodgy track record with PC ports). I do own a Switch, but I honestly don't use it much.

[@NsanityGamez]

If this comes out for PC like the other Star ocean game did I will buy it day one like I bought that game day one. Same with any other star ocean games on PC. Looking at your Star Ocean till the ends of time.

[@jonathanabgrall6075]

Star Ocean 2 is one of my most cherished game from my childhood, i played through it i don't know how many times. I'll def pick this up, and fingers crossed that SO2 will soon follow. Ashton is still one of my favorite video game characters to this day.

[@vargus1859]

"Barrel...Colorful barrel...Barrel BARREL Barrel BARREL Barrel." -Ashton

[@joshuafranklin8599]

I pre ordered her on my PS4 I still need to hop in but always love seeing some star ocean get some love

[@geoffreychauvin1474]

I bought it a few days ago fully intending to play after completing my character’s story in SaGa Scarlet Grace Ambitions. Started it last night though and found myself playing for almost four hours...

[@NemoPropaganda]

Happy I'm not the only one who feels the star trek energy in the SO games!

[@EdreesesPieces]

It's weird they don't let you then off voices. Star ocean 3 is the only jRPG I've seen that gives you the option to keep voices on in cutscenes but turn them off in battles, which is a total godsend I wish was in every single jrpg. You'd think if any game offered the same it's be the remake of the original! Anyway great video Mike. Always enjoy your commentary on games like this.

[@satyasyasatyasya5746]

*Star Ocean: The Next Generation* Live long and AvEnGiNg FiSt!?!?

[@antney7745]

Ilia's battle cry of "Kreuger!" makes me want to change her name to Freddy.

[@Ragefat]

Brings me memory of Star Ocean 2 and the constant "Air Slash!"s at the start of the game.

[@mathieudube7595]

Great video! I'm 4 hours into the game and I'm enjoying it despite not having given much thought to the progression system. The game doesn't really spend any time explaining it to you so I figured it for systems that were there for padding more than anything else. I will start paying more attention to it now!

[@Chelaxim]

Oh the voices in battles SMH. Illia loves spamming meteor palm. I haven't played this game in over a decade and it's all coming back to me.

[@geronuis2295]

bro you changed your name! no longer carrying the title of jpg king?

[@VXMasterson]

Your description of the story has immediately won me over. It's discounted on PSN for the Golden Week right now. Thanks!

[@fabolousjada5070]

Its free now lol

[@decusq]

I was so happy when they announced this game for PS4! Now that i'm finally playing it I hope this means Star Ocean series has a chance to make a comeback... as long as we never mention Till the End of Time's story.... ever again. I also hope this means Star Ocean Second Evolution gets ported to the PS4 and Switch, it's my favorite game in the series!

[@Derkman99]

Really well made video! Thanks for the info!

[@ralphcoronado1548]

Playing Star Ocean FD on ppsspp, and man, I was totally hooked on its character progression system and the skills are NOT JUST skills, they are life saver in general that benefits, not just the combat, but the overall gameplay. I can't wait to play Star Ocean Second Evolution.

[@R3GARnator]

11:33 my eyes! How could they do this to my boy FFVI?

[@Longlius]

Protip for new players: You get the Determination skill in the Portmith (the second major town of the game). Put all of your skill points into it early on as it decreases the number of skill points needed to learn the other skills by a massive amount. After determination, pick up Danger Sense, as it pumps your stamina and lets you reduce (or raise) the encounter rate, which is obnoxiously high in this release of the game.

[@OskarXCI]

Already played this on PSP. It’s good that more people will have the chance to play this. What I am hoping for is a remaster of Second Evolution.

[@mygaffer]

I really enjoyed the PlayStation Star Ocean game.

[@RocksoKlown]

Great videos as always, Mike!

[@TheBeird]

Man, there's just too many games out there now. I gots to be selective with what I play these days, but it's always cool to see new stuff like this. If we don't hear from you guys before the New Year, Merry Christmas to ye! Hope its a good one.

[@ResonantArc]

Thanks, man! I'm going to try to do a video on Death Stranding before the end of the year. If I don't then Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well!

[@MaadLuck]

@@ResonantArc death stranding? I personally wouldnt bother with it. It's too far up it's own ass

[@beloved-child]

​@@MaadLucklol.....that's exactly how I saw it

[@captainthunderbolt7541]

Now in (DUBIOUS) HD!

[@DreamDaddie]

Well, I'm sold

[@TylerEdlin84]

I know I’m a special case here... but the those battle voices are my favorite part. I’d grade all rpgs higher if they announced their special movies EVERY SINGLE TIME

[@patrickweller5254]

Ah man I always hate it when they do that. Drives me insane. Its why i've avoided touching the Tales games.

[@lemmingsplat5279]

It's comical - but me and my friend always quote them, so I wouldn't want it any other way haha! FISTS OF FURY!! HAMMER OF M...SPHERE OF M...HAMMER OF M...SPHERE OF MIGHT! AIR SLASH! AIR SLASH! AIR SLASH!

[@angrybatvoice]

I remember playing, and loving, the Star Ocean that we got in the States on the Playstation. I bought this thinking it was a port of that, but this review has me pretty pumped to get into it!

[@sakurapablo671]

I actually played this one on the PSP version with the Star Ocean 2. And the only takes games I’ve ever played that I first started on is the Tales of Xillia 1 and 2. But I still love this game no matter what.

[@TheFallenTorment]

Ok i may have to pick this up. Just for the character progression alone.

[@RaphaelAvant]

I really like the presentation on this game. I have been interested in trying to play second story for quite a while on the ps1 but its hard to find. The first departure looks just a interesting. I definitely want to get this game soon. Thank you for your review.

[@legodawg2001]

seems like a good one to pick up once i wrap up some of the other stuff I'm playing atm

[@Kenko_4]

Thanks for the video! This video gave me the push to pick it up on the switch. Thank you!

[@PoogiBear1]

Might have to pick this up, I loved Star Ocean 3 but never got into the origin games.

[@ResonantArc]

It's good! I think you'd dig this for sure, man.

[@lemmingsplat5279]

SO3 is still my favourite in the series. It had many flaws, but the combat was incredibly satisfying and it had probably the greatest post-game content/dungeons i've ever played. They dropped the ball HARD with the 5th game, but it's awesome we're getting remasters to make up for it! SO2 easily had the best story, so really hoping for that.

[@patsg1146]

Something you have to mention in your eventual retrospective (looking forward to that!) is how replayable this game is. It is impossible to get all characters in one playthrough, and like Chrono Trigger, it's not that long. The only gripe I have with the first 2 games in regards to item creation,although it's been years since I've played them, is how even at max level, you need to make items repeatedly for it to actually work. Other than that, great games!

[@Norel_Nieves]

Can’t agree more with You. Star ocean 1 while being very similar to tales of phantasia specifically, it had so much that was different, that it stands on it’s own. If you liked this one, can’t wait for you to review and go deep on Star Ocean 2. Star Ocean 2, might be the third/Fourth best JRPG from the PSX era, behind Xenogears, FFVII and Suikoden.

[@JoeCole_social]

I've played the second story star ocean for 20 years (off and on). I'm just obsessed with it. And this new gem will make me buy the switch.

[@Twitch_Bear]

I have both 1 and 2 on my psp... And you just made me want play both all over again.

[@geronuis2295]

star ocean is such ana amazing series with so much potential. shame 4 and 5 don't show any of that

[@pelgervampireduck]

I played star ocean on zsnes with the translation patch, and I liked it. now I don't remember anything about the story but I remember liking it.

[@crackcorn0404]

The combat, to me, is one of the strengths. Second Story is in my top 3 of all time. So, so good.

[@scottyxscxrs5483]

So glad this is back, getting on both switch and ps4

[@mattthegymratgaming211]

Great video! I'm a big Tales of Fan so this is on my radar for sure.

[@marcosdheleno]

i remember when mass effect launched, and people talked about how ground breaking the companions were and all that... and all i could do was laugh, since i had played the original star ocean on a snes emulator. and the absurd amount of stuff those companions genuinely affected was mind blowing to me. i still remember one companion who, during a city visit, asked me to lend him some money, i accepted. walking through the city i saw him in a table playing with other npcs. after i left the city, and the party rejoined, here comes he, with what could only be described as the entire equipment loadout of an entire platoon! im talking dozens of swords, armors and so on. of course, they were far weaker than what i had, but on the same time, each one was more expensive than the amount of money i lent him in the first place! that's something that happen to only THAT character. but similarly, most others have unique events like that, and the fact you cant pick everyone, due to their own reasons(some have beef with someone else, while others will only join if you let someone else join as well).

[@attackofthecopyrightbots]

gotta love how ronyx has blue hair in the art but in cutscenes/sprite black hair gj squeenix haha

[@FreeRPGer]

I love the 1st two PSP titles (love Star Ocean 2 on PS1, as well). It baffles me that they brought this title to PS4 but not its immediate PSP sequel, 2nd Evolution (seeing as its his son in the sequel). Odd decision, that. I plan on playing every Star Ocean, in order, back to back again ... well, every one except Integrity & Faithlessness (the S.O. timeline doesn't need that one). Second Evolution R, please.

[@jahipalmer8782]

Been playing it non stop since it came out. It is fun.

[@tazmanceltic]

Currently playing on switch, great great experience and am willing to invest in the whole series I think

[@Kasaaz]

I miss the old tri-Ace games. Was just thinking about Radiata Stories earlier today.

[@daku5413]

Seems like you have hit it big with a Square Enix sponsorship. So I guess that confirms your speculation that they have someone listening your podcast. Gz :)

[@YacobBean]

I'm excited to play this!

[@TryckSpot]

This literally looks an exact copy of The Second Story, with a different story and characters. Not a bad thing, I love SO2, the overwhelming similarity is just a little... strange. SO2, Xenogears, and SotN are the only games I still have PSX discs for. I'll hafta pick this up, thanks for the coverage :)

[@ResonantArc]

Star Ocean: First Departure and Star Ocean: Second Evolution were released within a few months of each other and were meant to provide a sort of congruent experience between playing the first and second games on the PSP. That's why they look and feel identical when it comes to the menus and UI and graphical style.

[@TryckSpot]

Oh cool. I've never actually played second evolution, never got into the handheld market. Even so, the similarity to the second story from back in '99 is what I was referencing. I like it though, as if its a throw back to the old style with a very close eyes for the details. Looking at the Wikipedia, it's mentioned that first departure used a modified version of the same engine from the second story, so it makes sense

[@saynotop2w]

It's more nuanced than that. Cooking and art items are valued appropriately and customization are more balanced so you don't make millions in the first hour. Survival skills make more sense in that you'd forage vegetable on the roads, meat in forests, fish on the beach and ores in mountains. The skills are different than SO2, for example, it's immidiately noticable when you do air slash on close range. They retouched the assets so it's not as blurry as tge PSP version. To name a few.

[@TheSer9io]

Wanted to play the Star Ocean series for long time since I first saw it somewhere, and then played Star Ocean First Departure when it was released on PSP. A really good one! Especially liked visual style - sprites upon the prerendered backgrounds look cool and pretty, and I liked that the characters have been nicely voice acted as well - a thing that you almost never see on the old-school JRPGs. At first I was a little disappointed in the scale the story takes - for a name Star Ocean I would expect many galaxies and planets to visit - instead we get one or two planets for the whole game. But nonetheless I still enjoyed the story.

[@antney7745]

One of the biggest problems I have with First Departure is the lack of a minimap when navigating dungeons and stuff. But I think I will dig out my old PSP to give it another playthrough.

[@josecruz8803]

Well, that is a very cool progression system. I'm going to have to look into this one now.

[@OxfordCommaEducation]

Just wish it was availabe on the Vita.... I know, I'm full of false hope. Oh well, another game added to my list. Great preview!

[@godsendthegeneral2255]

Who tf owns a vita

[@OxfordCommaEducation]

@@godsendthegeneral2255 Haha, anyone who wants the greatest system of all time, that's who. If you can get it used (mine was about 100), it's the best place to play the PS1 and PSP libraries.

[@godsendthegeneral2255]

@@OxfordCommaEducation I can't tell if you're being sarcastic when you called it the greatest system of all time... Hopefully you were

[@OxfordCommaEducation]

@@godsendthegeneral2255 Nope.

[@jvsm42]

How can you not like Tales of games? They are so good

[@ResonantArc]

Because I don't agree that they are great games. I find them to be generic and "safe". It's basically a series that you can count on being a consistent 7/10, but never something exceptional or truly interesting. That's just how I feel about them, and looking at metacritic scores shows that for the most part these games don't get higher than 8/10 with the exception of Symphonia--which I did think was an awesome game.

[@nesoukkefka1741]

@@ResonantArc Can't agree more really, Tales of for me really are just the JRPG equivalent anime's streamline shonen, same formula over and over again, I did like Vesperia (mainly cause it was the first I played) and Berseria but that's about it, every other Tales game got me bored after more or less time.

[@jvsm42]

@@ResonantArc it's true that the series follows a streamline formula in every single game, but I do think that the series is able to deliver the Shonen experience in a very good manner. It embraces the cliches of the genre and has a pretty good mix of gameplay loop and charismatic characters, which to me are the most important things . Still I would like to see a review of the series . It would be good to see you reviewing a game that you not enjoy as much. Maybe it can even surprise you.

[@Rick-eh1qn]

@@ResonantArci agree some tales of games really miss but i keep having a soft spot for vesperia though

[@SonGokuroth]

Don’t worry jvsm the dude probably only played the first hour or 2 of a few tales of games and therefore categorized the series as “safe”.

[@mdctenga]

Yee! I love the first 2 star ocean games.

[@DKZK21]

I never really got around to beating this one when it first came to the PSP. Maybe I'll give it another go.

[@shaneos2727]

Thanks for the video Mike I can’t wait to play this weekend so pumped

[@keen96]

The biggest success of this port is that they didn't add the hideous filter to the beautiful sprites, unlike the Grandia port.

[@rad2games889]

Wishlisted the game as soon as I saw the skill systems... What can I say? I love DnD

[@xylon7333]

hey mike thanks for this video! I didnt even realize this game was out, im a huge tales of fan myself, and had always been tangentially interested in this series, knowing the history, and this video pushed me over the edge!

[@ResonantArc]

I think you'd really dig Star Ocean, especially as a fan of Tales of and Legend of Heroes games.

[@xylon7333]

@@ResonantArc definitely 👍 ive heard great things about so2 as wel so ill look forward to that

[@Aboveup]

I really should try these first two games at some point. I only played Till The End of Time and it really didn't motivate me to give the rest of the series a chance afterwards.

[@rxzero00]

I prefer the older 2000s art style since it doesn't clash/conflict with the sprite designs and anime cutscenes. If it means changing the sprites and having a reanimated then maybe. Also they changed the opening and the song which felt even more generic and a bit lazier since they use clips from the FMVs rather make it completely its own FMV. Otherwise it seems like a solid port outside of the weird blurred stuff. I already had a copy of the original PSP so I just ripped it, use the PPSSPP, upscale the rendering resolution to 10x, use Reshade to make it even clearer and sharper and brighten the colors a bit and there you go, a HD version of something I already owned. On top of that I added a PSP shader script to change the aspect ratio to something more akin to a PS1 and one more akin to 4:3. From this, I have the option of making it slightly sharper since it's built on the SO2 engine which was originally made for the PS1. Without it, it would be fullscreen which the pixels doesn't look good to me when bloated out to my Desktop screen size.

[@Kasaaz]

There's no way Star Ocean 2 isn't coming. If they were only going to release one game, it would be 2. My guess is they just wanted them out in chronological order as that would lead to the most sales and make the most sense.

[@ShadowKing1982]

Grabbed it already but have a few outstanding rpgs I'm working on , may take some time this weekend though

[@stevenriddell595]

I love this game. I played star ocean 2 first and have completed it twice

[@danielsultana7024]

Cant wait to buy and try this game out, any idea when we might be getting new podcasts im really missing them they were amazing

[@roaringviking5693]

Star Ocean 1 and especially 2 are excellent games, and I will pick this up just to have it on PS4. Hopefull they'll release 2 as well. I couldn't agree more about the voices. I almost always wish I could just turn them off in most cases. But I'm glad that they at least have begun to include the Japanese voice track for most jrpg's nowadays.

[@DantoriusD]

I think Star Ocean 3 was a bit better than 1&2 and have also a great crafting system. To bad the PS4 Release is just a Gameport and not a remaster. On the other Hand Star Ocean 4 was a shitty Game but the PS4 Port was awesome. It lools so good on 4K

[@War624]

Great vid, Mike. Had SO1 and 2 on my psp. Really enjoyed them. Definitely agree about the voices. The constant shouting in battle is really annoying.

[@TheCreepypro]

it's funny I love rpgs but for some reason I never got into Star Ocean at all despite many recommending it to me so for me it is great to see this and to see that it has your recommendation cause I can never get enough retro rpgs and this looks great to me!

[@computaterjones]

Its definitely worth the time. I've sunk so much time into this series.

[@VirtuousSamurai]

Great video Mike! Switch has become my go-to system for JRPGs. Now if we could only get Chrono Trigger and a collection of FFI - VI.

[@ResonantArc]

If CT, FFI-VI, and (somehow) Xenogears were all to come to the Switch, it would be the best console ever made. It would have basically every single one of my top 25-30 games on it.

[@ResonantArc]

Sorry, forgot to include Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, remastered Windwaker, and Harvest Moon 64. It needs some N64 love!

[@ChocolatierRob]

Nice video Mike, I know you worked hard on it. Shame I missed the part of the stream where Chrissy found out you were playing as CAT PEOPLE!!! As you know I bought and downloaded it as soon as I realised what you were working on, I look forward to getting back into it.

[@ResonantArc]

Thanks, Rob! Always good to chat with you on the streams. I think Chrissy and I will be playing this game soon on Twitch. She'll like it a lot for sure.

[@ChocolatierRob]

@@ResonantArc Uh oh, I'll ready my eardrums. PS. I especially like that I still have my PSP version as it gives me the one thing lacking from the new version - a manual. I believe I've mentioned once or twice that I miss the days of getting a manual with my games...

[@ResonantArc]

@@ChocolatierRob RIP game manuals. F

[@aeroga2383]

The new character portraits are pretty sexy but now they don't match the psp cutscenes and sprites and that's kinda bothering me

[@michaelcoraybrown]

Yeah, it's weird to see how different Ronyx in particular looks between the anime scenes and the new portrait. I ended up switching back to the old ones for that reason.

[@jamquick5298]

I still haven't played Radiant Historia (another game you recommended). I'll add First Departure to my list as well. Tales of Berseria, The Last Remnant, and Wild Arms 3 are also on the that list. Also Bushido Blade and Gundam Battle Assault 2 if I can find them.

[@jamquick5298]

@Seek R Good, another recommendation; I'll move it up my list then.

[@fenrir3097]

I wish this is on PC too.

[@Natenaw112]

Now they need to do this with the one from ps2

[@phunnbaba]

That is game is available on PSN for PS4 with trophy support in case you didn't know.

[@Natenaw112]

@@phunnbaba I am talking remastered not just port the game and add trophies(which were in the game originally anyways).

[@ArrowSnipes]

Dude how am I only seeing this now!? It’s on the switch!?

[@Mew_Stor]

Nice I want to see Uncharted Golden Abyss ported someday

[@mastermind7946]

When I get my Switch this is going to be the first game I get!

[@dudemcguy1227]

Very nice video 👍. I hope we get SO2 as well.