Video: Star Ocean "Deadline" trailer defies all logic

by Xav de Matos { Dec 19th 2008 at 11:45AM }

We're going to say what needs to be said; no one named Edge should be that adorable. However, Star Ocean: The Last Hope stars an adorable character named Edge. The Deadline trailer above, released in Japan, showcases some of the locales gamers will visit when Star Ocean: The Last Hope hits the Xbox 360 on March 3, 2009. The latest trailer also shows off some impressive combat, combos and ... okay, seriously though a dude named Edge shouldn't make you want to hug him. Guys named Edge force you to hug them, awkwardly. On a related note, the game looks extremely pretty in cut scenes and in action. Definitely something to look forward to if you're down with Japanese role-playing games.

Tags: 2009-releases, japan, square-enix, star-ocean-4, star-ocean-the-last-hope, trailer, tri-ace

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

JeffyWeffyBeffy @ Dec 19th 2008 12:09PM

Gosh, I'm really sick of seeing all these games with perfect, doll looking characters. Why are the japanese so hell bent on "pretty" characters? Can you put some dirt on their face or something, not have the perfectly bulbous round boobs ? I just can't get into it when everyone looks so fake.

XzaR @ Dec 19th 2008 12:16PM

Because they like cute stuffs...

Ravanux @ Dec 19th 2008 12:17PM

Dirt on their faces? I'll let that slide. Not have perfectly bulbous round boobs? You, sir, have crossed the line!

JeffyWeffyBeffy @ Dec 19th 2008 12:35PM

Don't get me wrong, i still want to marry an asian woman... I know it's their culture, it's part of who they are, it's just... I don't want to fight someone with a character that has perfectly feathered hair, beautiful blue eyes, lips as smooth as silk, who looks like he could be working part-time at the beauty salon down the street from me, while earning his degree in fashion design. It's like Fashion week meets death sword extravaganza. sooo anyway.... :)

tabicat @ Dec 19th 2008 12:44PM

Join the club. This is why I don't play JPRGs. Well, that and the fact that the fighting systems are all stupid, the plots are ridiculous, and there are no real choices to make in the games.

GAOL @ Dec 19th 2008 12:33PM

I have a friend with a nickname of Edge, I better not show him this article. Oh and you might want to watch over your shoulder from now on in case he does read it as his profession is bodyguard and he can take most anyone down.

SadisticHam @ Dec 19th 2008 1:30PM

Let him know hes got a stupid nickname from me. Seriously who calls themselves edge in real life.

SuMtOnE @ Dec 19th 2008 1:02PM

i dont have a 360 =( and also this game looks impressive

glenn @ Dec 19th 2008 1:03PM

dagnabbit! Edge (maybe pronounced ed-gay?) looks like freakin' Chucky. I'm gonna have to pass on this one.

Mazrael @ Dec 19th 2008 1:37PM

Looks like Tri-Ace have actually spent time on this one, unlike Infinite Undiscovery...

3 discs, looked like most of that was inengine footage..

the cuteness amy be a bit weird, but it's japanese after all..

and for JeffyWeffyBeffy.. there's nothing amiss with perfect round boobs.. in game ones are the only ones I've got to see recently (for a while)

ryan @ Dec 19th 2008 2:38PM

Perfectly round boobs- Okay, great, fine.

Perfectly round boobs on a childlike character?- No thank you!

Rick @ Dec 19th 2008 1:38PM

That's a really Japanese heavy style. The thought of hearing English voices on those dolls is unsettling.

The game looks great, and i'll be buying it come launch, but the short, adorable, squeaky toys...

nomadic0ne @ Dec 19th 2008 2:00PM

I'm not knocking the game...really.
I could be really good for all I know.

...but did anyone else get the impression that the movements while talking (lip movement, head bob) were slightly too fast and twitchy?
They reminded me of a marionette.
(Kind of like a JRPG version of Team America)

Maybe it's just me?