Welcome back to Save State, where we have our first departure. I’ve been a big fan of several games in the Star Ocean series, many of which are popping up on Steam these days, but I never actually played the first entry (called Star Ocean) in the franchise despite owning it on PSP (remade for PSP as Star Ocean First Departure) for many years. I never got to play it when it was released on the Super Nintendo because it was never translated before I got my grubby hands on a copy of Star Ocean: The Second Story and Till the End of Time. No time like the present to enjoy an adventure that spans both time and space, right?
Vincent Mahoney is a game reviewer at Game Industry News. With a passion for video games that spans action-platformers and RPGs, he explores themes in consumer technology, including video game consoles and green tech. Vincent's work has been featured in various publications, showcasing his insights into the intersection of gaming and technology.













