This is one of the best remakes of all time, without question. Whether we wanted it or not, we’re now firmly in the era where studios WILL put their hands all over our beloved childhood classics, and we’re in good hands if some of those are handled with anywhere near the level of respect that Gemdrops has shown for SO2 here. The Second Story R is a lovingly crafted return to a flawed, yet seminal PS1 classic - it updates in some much needed areas and preserves in others, but never once does it lose the original’s soulful, doujinesque flavor. If you’ve ever wanted to “get” Star Ocean, there’s no better game to play than this one. tri-Ace supremacy.