Star Ocean TtEoT or Tales of the Abyss

[[Esoteric Reference]]

I just bought both these games and was wondering which was better so I could decide which to play first.

So, which of these JRPGs is superior? LET THE RABID DEBATE COMMENCIFICATE!

 

[Defense]

I am of the opinion that Star Ocean 2 was the only good Star Ocean. The first one was boring and the third and fourth titles I couldn't play for more than an hour because I hate the 3D anime style it had. As I learned, the fourth title was especially bad because of the dialogue and voice acting.

I guess Tales of the Abyss, but my only experience with Tales has been Phantasia, which was actually pretty good.

 

[Mister Six]

They're both good games, both have good characters, really good writing, and stories that I haven't really seen elsewhere. Personally I'd go with Tales of the Abyss just because if you want to 100% Star Ocean you will be spending a good deal more time and works better if you space it out a bit.

 

[NeutralDrow]

Well, since I actually haven't played Star Ocean 3 yet (I own it, and I plan to), my opinion might not be worth much.

That said, I'm a little over halfway through Tales of the Abyss and I love it. Especially after we not only figure out why Luke is a whiny ***** (it's actually a surprisingly good reason), but he gets a richly-deserved emotional smackdown and takes it upon himself to improve.

 

[Akytalusia]

i haven't played tales of the abyss, but i freakin' love star ocean 3, so i'll recommend that one. good luck finishing it if you're a completionist though.

 

[Ando85]

Like stated in some of the above posts Star Ocean 3 is a lot longer than ToTA. But, to tell the truth both games are fantastic. I'd just flip a coin, you can't go wrong either way.

 

[AlternatePFG]

I've only played Abyss between the two, and I loved it. Luke starts off as one of the most annoying protagonists in any game but they give him a great character arc. It has a great story and some really memorable characters.

 

[[Esoteric Reference]]

I actually Just started abyss and Luke does seem really annoying, but I can see a lot of room for growth, I just met Tear who is already a thousand times more compelling than the protagonist.

 

[[Esoteric Reference]]

Like stated in some of the above posts Star Ocean 3 is a lot longer than ToTA. But, to tell the truth both games are fantastic. I'd just flip a coin, you can't go wrong either way.

How long can I expect Tales to be? and should I bother with all the side quests and such on the first playthrough?

 

[SUPA FRANKY]

Tales of the Abyss. Now that I look at Star Ocean 3, it hasn't aged well...at all.

The Com bat is clunky, the environments are generic ( Up until the plot twist).

Wait a minute...HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!

never mind, just had a bit of fridge brilliance. Anyway, I'd say Tales of the Abyss, as you can never really go wrong with a Tales game. Star Ocean is an okay game, but takes a bit of patience getting used too. Besides, everything only gets interesting until disc 2

 

[NeutralDrow]

]I actually Just started abyss and Luke does seem really annoying, but I can see a lot of room for growth, I just met Tear who is already a thousand times more compelling than the protagonist.

You haven't gotten Jade, yet? If Tear is a thousand times more compelling than Luke (who will make sense and will improve, trust me), then Jade Curtiss is a religious figure.

 

[Seieko Pherdo]

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Like stated in some of the above posts Star Ocean 3 is a lot longer than ToTA. But, to tell the truth both games are fantastic. I'd just flip a coin, you can't go wrong either way.

How long can I expect Tales to be? and should I bother with all the side quests and such on the first playthrough?

It can get pretty long but most of the sides quests aren't that annoying while I found some to be not worth it. Though if your anything like me a good hour of the game will be spend trying to figure out where to go when using a boat.

 

[Ando85]

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Like stated in some of the above posts Star Ocean 3 is a lot longer than ToTA. But, to tell the truth both games are fantastic. I'd just flip a coin, you can't go wrong either way.

How long can I expect Tales to be? and should I bother with all the side quests and such on the first playthrough?

Well it took me about 50 hours if I remember correctly and I didn't do everything you could do in the game. Star Ocean 3 took me 80 hours...just for the main quest. I think my final time was around 120 and I didn't even do everything. Both games are above average length but ToTA is the shorter of the two.

 

[Silvance]

I love all the Star ocean games, though I"m not quite sure which one ToEoT is

 

[Treaos Serrare]

I love all the Star ocean games, though I"m not quite sure which one ToEoT is

Till the end of time, where you go on a universe wide romp to save said universe, only to find out its all just a game, and you are being deleted, then you find out you and your sister have genes inscribed with computer code that lets you do freaky epic magic