Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness [PS4, PS3]

[bumbayker]

Yet another livestream video on 1.26.2016.

Tri-Ace/Square Enix is pulling all the stops in hyping this game.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIj9...ature=youtu.be

[FlareKnight]

Glad they are going all out to hype up the game. I really want this to turn out well .

[videoman190]

English trailer

[FlareKnight]

Yep, I liked that trailer.

I'm still amazed that we're getting a new Star Ocean game . Can't wait for when it's done and out over here.

[Shinji103]

Looks like the US release may still be a ways off; the menus and labels in that trailer are still in Japanese. I just hope the US release is an International Edition with the original JP voice acting like SO 4's PS3 release. I can read the Japanese in the JP version, but it's far easier reading it in my first language.

[Sacredus]

Not that bad dub (just love Fiore voice)... except Miki and Relia.

[bumbayker]

Originally Posted by Shinji103

Looks like the US release may still be a ways off; the menus and labels in that trailer are still in Japanese. I just hope the US release is an International Edition with the original JP voice acting like SO 4's PS3 release. I can read the Japanese in the JP version, but it's far easier reading it in my first language.

This trailer is just the English dubbed version with English text of the second trailer seen at Jump Festa so the footage is still Japanese one. Localization may already be at work even before it hits Japan since they already have their English voice cast. But I honestly think the US and EU releases will be dual audio because the PS4 BDs can take both audio files and the game itself isn't huge data wise unlike FFXV.

[Kismet-chan]

I... kind of hate all of the voices.

[FlareKnight]

Originally Posted by Kismet-chan

I... kind of hate all of the voices.

Well that can happen. Voices are on a certain level pretty subjective, like what you like and don't like what you don't.

Personally I'm ok with it. Not sure if I really like the voice cast so far, but I think it's good enough that I'll be just fine with it at the worst. After watching it a couple times I do have voices I like more than others, but they seem good. Fidel (MC) sounds fine and Relia is pretty solid. Actually like that voice for the character.

[MeoTwister5]

So it seems it's going to be like 1 and 3, where an underdeveloped planet gets involved in a fight against a highly advanced pangalactic force with eventual involvement of the Federation. Expect more UP3 protocol stuff. Hopefully the plot will set itself apart from the series, especially after the debacle that was SO4.

My only real complaint is that the game still has that doll-face issue that 4 had. What engine is this game running on again?

[bumbayker]

Originally Posted by FlareKnight

Well that can happen. Voices are on a certain level pretty subjective, like what you like and don't like what you don't.

Personally I'm ok with it. Not sure if I really like the voice cast so far, but I think it's good enough that I'll be just fine with it at the worst. After watching it a couple times I do have voices I like more than others, but they seem good. Fidel (MC) sounds fine and Relia is pretty solid. Actually like that voice for the character.

IMHO the character voices are acceptable. They're not great but at least they aren't cringeworthy like in Star Ocean 4. I'm not particularly fond of Emmerson's and Relia's voices as they don't sound their ages. Emmerson is 41 yet he sounds like he's in his early 20s while Relia sounds like a teen yet she's only 12.

[FlareKnight]

Originally Posted by bumbayker

IMHO the character voices are acceptable. They're not great but at least they aren't cringeworthy like in Star Ocean 4. I'm not particularly fond of Emmerson's and Relia's voices as they don't sound their ages. Emmerson is 41 yet he sounds like he's in his early 20s while Relia sounds like a teen yet she's only 12.

I do agree with Emmerson. It is a bit odd. But I'm sure I'll get used to it.

For some reason I'm ok with it for Relia. Maybe since her character is a mystery so for all we know she is older than she looks . Or maybe I just cringe at how they might have cast a really bad younger voice for her and am fine with her sounding older than she is.

[Iron Maw]

Originally Posted by MeoTwister5

My only real complaint is that the game still has that doll-face issue that 4 had.

I feel like even worse in this game for certain characters ("cough" Miki "cough" ).

Bit of a shame considering how good the drawn art is.

[Iron Maw]

English Livestream Star Log announced.
http://gematsu.com/2016/03/star-ocea...m-set-march-21

And now this game's Private Actions has been revealed.
http://gematsu.com/2016/03/star-ocea...duction-videos

[bumbayker]

I really hope the localization isn't done by 8-4 as they have tendencies to change and/or remove lines from the original script in the character dialogues and story narration. I would also would like them to retain the original battle skills names from the Japanese version as many of them are already in English and don't need to be reworded (Canon Blaze to Blazing Canon) or outright renamed (Flash Chariot to Fists of Fury).

[kuroishinigami]

Pre-ordered this game today. Last chance I'll give star ocean game to impress me again. Haven't had the same fun with the franchise since 2. 3 was okay, but 3 party member is just too small for me >_<

[videoman190]

The game will have dual voice overs and the game is available this summer but no exact date. I would like them to release Star Ocean: Second Evolution as well since it has been re-released on Japanese PSN. Then Next Star Log will be in April 14.

[bumbayker]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHFGl-znx6o

For anyone who's interested there's one last livestream video on the 30th, the day before Japan's release date. Note sure though what they'll be discussing.

[Von Himmel]

Does anyone here imported the JP game? Has it been shipped for you guys?

[Shinji103]

I just sent in payment confirmation for my copy from Amiami, but it hasn't shipped yet.