| * Combines sci-fi and fantasy elements, spanning multiple planets and the vastness of space itself to recount the origins of the Star Ocean universe * Item creation and Private Actions, two hallmarks of the Star Ocean franchise, also make their return, allowing for players to enjoy upgraded versions of both systems * Exhilarating combat expands upon the franchise's real-time battle system * Up to four characters can take part in battles simultaneously and party members can be switched mid-battle * New Blindside battle system fuses evasion and offense, enabling players to confuse and ambush enemies by quickly moving out of their line of sight when targeted * Pilot the Calnus spaceship for the first time in the series and journey to various planets of the Star Ocean universe * Features CG movies by Visual Works, the cutting-edge studio whose previous work includes cut scenes for the acclaimed Final Fantasy series. * In addition to English and Japanese voice options, the PlayStation 3 system version includes English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Japanese language options for Star Ocean fans around the world | 
