{"product_id":"star-ocean-first-departure-r-nintendo-switch","title":"Star Ocean: First Departure R - Nintendo Switch - Limited Run Games #297","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBegin the Star Ocean saga on Nintendo Switch, enhanced with new voice options, updated character art, and refined gameplay.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace Date: 346. On the planet Roak, Roddick and his friends Millie and Dorne confront a mysterious illness that turns people to stone. Their search for a cure leads them to Mt. Metorx—and a fateful encounter with Ronyx and Ilia that sets the legendary Star Ocean story in motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose how you experience the adventure with full English and Japanese voiceovers: switch between the original PSP cast in either language or select a newly recorded option featuring the Japanese cast from the Japan-exclusive Super Famicom version. This release also introduces new character illustrations by renowned artist Katsumi Enami (Star Ocean: The Last Hope), with the option to use the original artwork if you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality-of-life enhancements include Speed Mode to traverse the world more quickly and adjusted game balance for more satisfying, well-tuned battles. Presented on Nintendo Switch as a Limited Run Games release, it’s a polished way to experience where Star Ocean began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet course for Roak and start your journey today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatform: Nintendo Switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESRB Rating: Teen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Action role-playing (RPG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Limited Run Games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Run Games release number: #297\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPC: 840486505206\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Japan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoiceovers: Full English and Japanese; choose the original PSP cast (EN\/JP) or a newly recorded option with the Japanese cast from the original Super Famicom version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter art: New illustrations by Katsumi Enami with the option to use the original artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed Mode: Move faster across the world map\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjusted Game Balance: Tweaked battle difficulty for a more balanced challenge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStory setting: Space Date 346 on Roak; follow Roddick, Millie, and Dorne as they encounter Ronyx and Ilia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease date: September 12, 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JustPressPlayOnline","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":53155038069050,"sku":"N840486505206","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8641\/4138\/files\/61zMbxjKw4L._SL1110.jpg?v=1777472564","url":"https:\/\/justpressplayonline.com\/products\/star-ocean-first-departure-r-nintendo-switch","provider":"JustPressPlayOnline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}