Developer: Square Enix
Developer: Square Enix
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Genre: RPG
Release Date: October 21, 2008 (US)
Release Date: October 24, 2008 (UK)
Release Date: October 23, 2008 (AU)
T for Teen: Animated Blood, Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol
PEGI: 12+
OFLC: G
Star Ocean: First Departure

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Developer: Square Enix
Developer: Square Enix
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Genre: RPG
Release Date: October 21, 2008 (US)
Release Date: October 24, 2008 (UK)
Release Date: October 23, 2008 (AU)
T for Teen: Animated Blood, Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol
PEGI: 12+
OFLC: G
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Star Ocean: First Departure

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The Japanese classic sails stateside in this PSP remake, but did it lose anything on the trip? Read Review

Space Date 346: The crew of a Terran Federation ship arrives on the planet Roak. With the help of a stalwart band of local heroes, the crew must work together to unravel a mystery and halt a galactic war.

First Departure is a remade version of the very first Star Ocean, created anew with with 3D graphics and CG cutscenes. Initially released toward the end of the Super Famicom's life cycle, and never before localized for North America, the origin of the Star Ocean series receives a total makeover for the PSP system. Additional scenarios and characters, integrated 2D and 3D graphics in the style of the PS one game console sequel, fully animated movies, and other bonus features transform the game into a completely new experience.


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Editions

Also known as: Star Ocean 1

Star Ocean: First Departure (PSP)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: October 21, 2008
Publisher: Square Enix

ESRB T for Teen Animated Blood, Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol

Star Ocean: First Departure (PSP)

Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: October 24, 2008
Publisher: Square Enix

Star Ocean: First Departure (PSP)

Release Region: Japan
Release Date: April 2, 2008
Publisher: Square Enix

Star Ocean: First Departure (PSP)

Release Region: Australia
Release Date: October 23, 2008
Publisher: Square Enix

Also available on: Super NES

Features

  • The game that launched the STAR OCEAN series – available in Europe for the first time
  • Completely rebuilt for the PSP system, with real-time battles that keep players immersed in the action
  • Brand-new, fully-voiced animated cut-scenes provided by anime powerhouse Production I.G
  • The private action system adds depth to the story, introducing riveting subplots between characters