ued222 wrote:> Star Ocean the Divine Force is 28 hours long. I believe it is around 25-60. I have
> done no post game items and avoided synthesis somewhat due to the gatcha system.
> The combat improves as you unlock skills and new party members have 1000s of skill
> points to unlock said skills. There are a ton of quality of life issues. Equipment
> gets removed from party members leaving the party. I didn't care for some characters
> somewhat. The story is okay but has some issues here and there. Most NPCs aren't
> talkable to which isn't a negative but a bit odd. I didn't care for Duma and the
> open world is a bit empty until you reach the end where things aren't as open. The
> positives have to be the combat requiring actual thought and dodging. Some bosses
> hit like a brick and need actually strategy. The story is enjoyable and the games
> early hours are not the best at showing their better aspects.
>
> There are some split decisions that may change the story heavily similar to Star
> Ocean 3 I believe. It may be worth playing twice to see what happens. The inn mechanic
> and food bonuses was a choice. I also liked the removal of the trophy system. Screw
> beating bosses at lvl 1 or without getting hit.
FYI the equipment issue with it being removed is being addressed in its upcoming patch