Star Ocean: First Departure

Space Date: 346.

From a power yet undiscovered, a new generation will be born.

Our tale begins on the primitive planet of Roak where Roddick lives in the peaceful and uneventful town of Kratus.

As a member of the village’s local “Defence Force” tasked with the protection of Kratus, Roddick learns of a strange disease that has broken out in the neighboring town. Those infected turn to stone, but continue to live on in a petrified state.

Roddick, along with his two friends Millie and Dorne, make their way to the neighboring town. Informed of a cure for the sickness, they head to Mt. Metorx where a healing herb is rumored to grow. When they reach the summit, the party encounter the mysterious Ronyx and Ilia, who appear before them in a pillar of light. Thus, the story of Star Ocean finally begins…

Serving as a remake of the first Star Ocean, which was never released in the West, First Departure adds several new elements, including a whole new art style with 3D environments and redrawn character sprites, a tweaked battle system, anime cutscenes, and bonus content while still preserving the exciting storyline and themes of the original.