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| image = [[Image:Star Ocean First Departure.jpg]] |
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| developer = [[TOSE]]{{Fact|date=January 2009}} |
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| publisher = [[Square Enix]] |
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| designer = |
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| released = {{vgrelease|JP=[[December 27]], [[2007]]|NA=[[October 21]], [[2008]]<ref name="NA">{{cite press release |title=From CHRONO TRIGGER to THE LAST REMNANT: Square Enix Rolls Out an Exciting E3 2008 Lineup of New Epics and Fan Favorites |publisher=Square Enix |date=2008-07-09 |url=http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/080709/law056.html?.v=101 |accessdate=2008-07-09}}</ref>|EU=[[October 24]], [[2008]]<ref>[http://www.pspfanboy.com/2008/10/03/star-ocean-for-europe-out-october-24/]</ref>}} |
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| ratings = {{vgratings|CERO=All ages (A)|ESRB=Teen (T)|PEGI=12+}} |
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| genre = [[Action RPG]] |
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| platforms = [[PlayStation Portable]] |
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}} |
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'''''Star Ocean: First Departure''''' is an [[enhanced remake]]<ref>[http://www.square-enix.com/na/company/press/2007/0514_3/ Square Enix Party Press Conference Announcement | Square Enix<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> of the original ''[[Star Ocean (video game)|Star Ocean]]''. The first details of the game were revealed at the "Star Ocean Special Stage" during the Square Enix Party 2007, alongside those of ''[[Star Ocean: Second Evolution]]''. Yoshinori Yamagishi, producer of the series, stated that he wants the remakes to feel as though they're completely new games.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/psp/rpg/staroceanthefirstdeparture/news.html?sid=6170683&mode=recent Voice actors surf PSP Star Oceans - PSP News at GameSpot<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The game was released in Japan on [[December 27]], [[2007]], and was released in North America and Europe on [[October 21]], [[2008]] and [[October 24]], 2008 respectively; making it the first time that the original ''Star Ocean'' was officially released outside of Japan.<ref name="NA" /> |
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The game sold 115,280 copies in Japan by end of 2007.<ref>{{cite web | author=Takahashi | date=June 18, 2008 | title=Famitsu Top 500 of 2007 | GEMAGA.COM | url=http://www.gemaga.com/2008/06/16/famitsu-top-500-of-2007 | work=Gemaga.com | accessdate=2009-01-01}}</ref> As of November 30, 2008, the game has sold 204,996 copies in Japan.<ref>{{cite web | title=Sony PSP Japanese Ranking | url=http://www.japan-gamecharts.com/psp.php | work=Japan-GameCharts.com | accessdate=2009-01-04}}</ref> |
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==Enhancements== |
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''First Departure'' uses a slightly altered version of the engine used for ''[[Star Ocean: The Second Story]]'' with similar features, including prerendered backgrounds and 3D battle fields. [[Production I.G]] provided new artwork and animated cutscenes for the game. New playable characters have been added as well. There are new voice actors and extensive amounts of new, fully voiced dialogue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/6170683.html|title=Voice actors surf PSP Star Oceans|author=Hirohiko Niizumi|publisher=GameSpot|date=2007-05-12|accessdate=2009-01-09}}</ref> Some music from ''Star Ocean: The Second Story'', such as that of the bonus dungeon and riding a bunny on the world map, are played during similar scenes in the remake. It also features a theme song: "Heart" by the Japanese group [[Asunaro (band)|Asunaro]]. |
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Another ''Star Ocean 2'' mechanic is also brought into this version, called Private Actions. These are certain events that occur within towns, during which character developments happen. This can cause characters to either gain or lose "affinity" toward other characters in the party. When their affinities are high enough, characters can have "rage", which increases their attack power, when certain allies fall in battle, until that ally is revived. For example, if Roddick has a high affinity toward Millie, then if Millie falls in battle, Roddick will become angry, until either Millie is revived or the battle ends. Private Actions also affect which character's endings you see. |
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The English localization was handled by [[Nanica, Inc.]], with voice-over production services provided by [[Richard Epcar|Epcar Entertainment, Inc]]. Recordings were made at the [[Oracle Post]] studios in Burbank, CA. |
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==Voice cast== |
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<!--If I'm not mistaken, the previous voice actor list was misinformation if not vandalism, as the real English voice actors are listed in the game's credits for the English version of the game. That is why I reverted to an older version of the article.--> |
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{| class="wikitable" |
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!Character (EN/JP names) |
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!Japanese voice actor |
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!English voice actor |
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!Roddick Farrence (Ratix Farrence) |
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|[[Mamoru Miyano]] |
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|[[Yuri Lowenthal]] |
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!Millie Chliette (Milly Kiliet) |
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|[[Hitomi Nabatame]] |
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|[[Katie Leigh]] |
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!Dorne Murtough (Dorn Marto) |
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|[[Kentaro Ito]] |
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|[[Dick Smallberries Jr]] |
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!Ronyx J. Kenny (Ronixis J. Kenni) |
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|[[Kenji Hamada]] |
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|[[Sam Gold]] |
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!Ilia Silvestri (Iria Silvastoli) |
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|[[Sanae Kobayashi]] |
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|[[Julie Maddalena]] |
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!Ioshua Jerand (Joshua Jerand) |
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|[[Jun Fukuyama]] |
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|[[Ezra Weisz|Ethan Murray]] |
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!Erys Jerand (Eris) |
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|[[Kana Ueda]] |
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|[[Stephanie Sheh]] |
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!Mavelle Froesson (Marvel Frozen) |
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|[[Houko Kuwashima]] |
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|[[Tara Platt]] |
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!Pericci (Perisie) |
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|[[Yukari Tamura]] |
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|[[Alicyn Packard]] |
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!Phia Melle (Fear Mell) |
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|[[Megumi Toyoguchi]] |
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|[[Dorothy Fahn]] |
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!Cyuss Warren (Cius Warren) |
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|[[Hiroki Touchi]] |
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|[[Grant George]] |
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!Ashlay Bernbeldt (Ashlay Barnbelt) |
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|[[Norio Wakamoto]] |
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|[[Michael McConnohie]] |
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!T’nique Arcana (Tinek Arukena) |
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|[[Chihiro Suzuki]] |
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|[[Vic Mignogna]] |
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!Welch Vineyard |
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|[[Tomoe Hanba]] |
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|[[Melissa Fahn]] |
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!Lias Warren |
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|''unknown'' |
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|[[R. Martin Klein|Robert Mark Klein]] |
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!Yvena |
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|''unknown'' |
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|[[Cindy Robinson]] |
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!Asmodeus |
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|[[Ryotaro Okiayu]] |
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|Joe J. Thomas |
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!Jie Revorse |
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|[[Sho Hayami]] |
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|[[George C. Cole]] |
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!Del Argosy (The Crimson Shield) |
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|[[Yutaka Aoyama]] |
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|[[Richard Epcar]] |
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!Martoth Chliette |
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|''unknown'' |
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|[[David Lodge (voice actor)|David Lodge]] |
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!Roddick's (Ratix) mom |
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|''unknown'' |
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|[[Ellyn Stern]] |
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|} |
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==''Star Ocean: First Departure Eternal Edition''== |
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Alongside the regular version of ''First Departure'', a limited edition package, the ''Eternal Edition'', was released. It included a branded [[PSP Slim & Lite]] and an alternate box art, and other accessories. It retailed in Japan for ¥24,840. |
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==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.eternalsphere.com/so1/index.html Japanese official site] |
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*[http://na.square-enix.com/starocean/firstdeparture/ American official site] |
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*[http://uk.psp.ign.com/articles/920/920901p1.html IGN Review] |
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{{Star Ocean series}} |
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{{Production I.G}} |
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[[Category:2007 video games]] |
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[[Category:PlayStation Portable games]] |
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[[Category:Production I.G]] |
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[[Category:Star Ocean|First Departure]] |
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[[Category:Time travel video games]] |
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[[Category:Video game remakes]] |
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[[ja:スターオーシャン1 First Departure]] |
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[[zh:星海遊俠1 First Departure]] |
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