Star Ocean: The Second Story [2 Discs]

Star Ocean: The Second Story is a PlayStation RPG from tri-Ace that blends party-based fantasy and science-fiction adventure across a 2-disc format. Its standout structure lets the story begin from one of two protagonists, creating different character interactions and perspective shifts through the same world-spanning quest.

• An action RPG battle system replaces traditional turn-based combat with real-time fights, special attacks, and party control that keep encounters fast and movement-focused.
• Claude C. Kenny and Rena Lanford offer separate story openings, and the dual-protagonist setup affects recruitment paths, Private Actions events, and parts of the narrative.
• Private Actions add optional town scenes that shape relationships between party members and can influence how certain ending sequences play out.
• Item creation and skill systems allow crafting, customization, and character growth outside of battle, adding depth beyond the main story progression.
• Compatible with: PlayStation discs can also be played on standard PlayStation 2 hardware.

Star Ocean: The Second Story was later remade as Star Ocean: Second Evolution for PlayStation Portable. It was developed by tri-Ace and published for PlayStation by Sony Computer Entertainment in North America.