Star Ocean: The Second Story R
2023 · Gemdrops
Has it aged?Why ↓
In this science fantasy RPG, choose between Claude or Rena, play through their perspectives, and unlock various endings. Recruit allies and defeat foes in fast paced real-time battles.
The publisher’s description, from its Steam store page.
What it looks like
the trailer, then the store's own shots
Common questions
What everyone else said
we link, we don't reprintHas it aged?
How does it hold up today? Based on recent reviews, how opinions have changed since launch, player activity and updates.
4 / 5
Recent reviews
87%positive (92% all-time)
168reviews in the last 6 months
% positive each month, last 4 years.
Reviews via Steam ↗Player activity
84playing at once, on average
−3%fewer than a year ago
Peak: 2.4k in Nov 2023.
Player counts via SteamCharts ↗Since launch
94%positive in its first year
87%positive in the last 6 months
A little less liked than at launch, but still well liked.
Last updated
Oct 2025 last update from the developer
No update in the last year.