Star Ocean - Till the End of Time - Director's Cut (Japan)
PlayStation 2
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Reviewed in 2004
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The Director's Cut of Star Ocean Till the End of Time enriches the journey. Bonus dungeons, extra characters and a versus mode. The ideal version for fans.
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RPG1 player12+
Description
A tri-Ace and Square Enix RPG released in 2004, the Japanese Director's Cut of Star Ocean Till the End of Time. An expanded reissue of the original game with two additional playable characters (Maria and Adray), two new dungeons and refined combat system. Initial Japanese release later adapted for the international version. The definitive Japanese version.
Star Ocean - Till the End of Time - Director's Cut review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
A colourful science-fantasy universe, contrasting planets and characters of polished design: tri-Ace weds technology and enchantment with elegance. The richness of the settings and the spectacular effects compose an RPG of great visual generosity. This art direction, lively and refined, illustrates the ambition of the late generation.
From the pen of Motoi Sakuraba, the score strings together supercharged battle themes and lyrical orchestral flights across an ambitious space opera. The famous progressive rock of the clashes galvanises every battle with a dazzling virtuosity. This sonic generosity, fiery and refined, marks a peak of the PS2-era JRPG.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Travelling from planet to planet through a science-fiction epic unfolds a JRPG of considerable scope, with real-time combat and a deep crafting system. The hearty main quest is doubled by items to invent, optional bosses and a fearsome endgame. That density, inherent to the series, earns the title a stubborn reputation as a great RPG.
Technical info
💾3,7 GB📅22/01/2004
Published by Square Enix
Star Ocean - Till the End of Time - Director's Cut (PS2) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
The Japanese Director's Cut of Star Ocean Till the End of Time, adding playable characters, dungeons and rebalancing, and serving as the basis for the Western version. This enriched edition stays sought by fans wanting the game's most complete form in its Japanese shell. Its interest lies in this Japan-specific augmented content rather than extreme scarcity.
Is Star Ocean - Till the End of Time - Director's Cut still worth playing in 2026?
Released in 2004 on PS2, this Director's Cut fixes and enriches Star Ocean - Till the End of Time with balance adjustments, dungeons and a versus mode. tri-Ace's project published by Square Enix offers an ambitious science fiction RPG, carried by a real time combat system of remarkable nervousness, built on dodging, positioning and chaining attacks. The item crafting and a twist filled story flesh out the adventure. An uneven pace remains. A great space action RPG in its most accomplished version, recommended for fans of dynamic combat and dense progression.
