Star Ocean: The Second Story R - Unleashing the Powers of Past Protagonists
Summon past Star Ocean protagonists to aid you in battle! Master Assault Actions in Star Ocean: The Second Story R and unlock the power of Assault Summons Discover the whereabouts of cameo protagonists and dominate in Star Ocean: The Second Story R
Star Ocean: The Second Story R is an action RPG that bears similarities to Bandai Namco's Tales series. Despite its departure from the typical turn-based JRPGs, it retains certain traditional mechanics commonly found in the genre. This remake stays true to its roots, while incorporating nods to both past and recent installments of the series.
Introducing the Assault Actions system, players now have the ability to call upon previous protagonists from the Star Ocean series to aid them in battle by unleashing devastating attacks. These impressive cameo attacks have the potential to shift the balance of combat in favor of the party, particularly when facing formidable adversaries.
Assault Actions in Star Ocean: The Second Story R
To set your desired characters in the Assault Action menu, follow these steps in Star Ocean: The Second Story R:
1. Locate the Assault Formation option.
2. Choose the characters you want to set as inactive in the menu.
3. Ensure to prioritize past heroes for the most effective summons.
4. Select the desired characters to be summoned into combat.
5. Proceed to enjoy the assistance of these characters throughout your battles.
Press the Triangle button on the PlayStation or the X button on the Switch.
Highlight and select Tactics.
Then select Assault Formation.
Press the D-pad to change and select the formation of the characters.
The characters can assigned a direction and combined with the attacks in the game.
Using Assault Summons in Star Ocean: The Second Story R
During battles, summons require a gauge timer. Once a character is summoned, their gauge must be replenished before they can be used again. The gauge level carries over to the next fight and can be filled by utilizing Battle Skills and defeating enemies. To bring a character into battle, press the corresponding direction (up, down, left, or right). It is important to note that certain enemies may restrict the movement of the party. However, using a summon will break the trap and free the affected character.
Where to Find Cameo Protagonists in Star Ocean: The Second Story R
As stated earlier, players have the option to summon six characters from previous Star Ocean games into battle. In order to activate a specific character, the party is required to locate their respective jewel.
Character | How to Get Them |
|---|---|
Laeticia | Unlocked as part of the main story in Krosse Cave. |
Raymond | Catch 22 varieties of Fish and speak to Reel at Harley. |
Edge | Trade a Harbor Amago, Divine Char, or a Spring Child with Reel at Harley. Harbor Amagos are more manageable to catch and found on a beach outside Kurik. |
Roddick | Complete 30 Guild Missions. |
Fayt | Use Assault Actions in combat 50 times. |
Fidel | Defeat one Raid enemy - Raid enemies are large glowing enemy orbs on the field. |
Here's everything players need to know about Assault Actions and utilizing past protagonists as summons in Star Ocean: The Second Story R. This game is currently available on PC, PS4, PS5, and Switch platforms.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z fan, I am excited about the release of Star Ocean: The Second Story R. I have been a fan of the Star Ocean series for many years, and I am eager to see how this new game builds on the legacy of its predecessors.
I am particularly interested in the new Assault Actions system, which allows players to summon past protagonists from the series to aid them in battle. This is a great way to add some extra depth and strategy to the combat, and I can't wait to experiment with different combinations of characters.
Overall, I think Star Ocean: The Second Story R is a great game for fans of the series and newcomers alike. It offers a challenging and engaging combat system, a deep and immersive story, and a memorable cast of characters. I highly recommend checking it out.
