Star Ocean: First Departure PSP

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17 May 2009 64 hours of gameplay and loved every minute of it! All told I logged a lot of hours into this game. I sincerely enjoyed it! I always give my perspective which is a 42 year old Mom who just got into gaming about 2 years ago. This is the first RPG I bought for my new PSP.

This game is outstanding at easing you into gameplay and "tutoring" you in how to play. You won't be lost and it is not difficult to figure out where to go and what to do. I thougth the graphics were great and the characters well done. The music was good--perhaps a bit un... –AlexJouJoufrom Amazon.com
28 Jan 2009 Loved this game I bought a PSP mostly because I was looking forward to playing Final Fantasy 7: Crisis Core. I found that game to be a bit of a let down since it was way too linear, i.e. it didn't really play like an RPG (I found it to be as much an RPG as God of War). First Departure on the other hand may not have the spectacular graphics found in Crisis Core but this is a great game in every other way. I've spent 40 hours playing so far and what I like most about this game are the battle system and the ite... –Bryan L. Almondfrom Amazon.com
19 Jan 2009 Excellent start to the series! I have not played any Star Ocean games before this. I began playing this game on the heals of completing Chrono Trigger (DS) and Tales of Phantasia (GBA). It plays much like Tales of Phantasia as one might expect.

The cut scenes and voice acting are done well for a portable game and add to the game. The battles are real-time, but felt less tactical than Tales of Phantasia did. Battles were still fun. The AI for the other 3 characters in your party is pretty weak but workable. I foug... –Charles D. Angelfrom Amazon.com

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