Star Ocean: The Second Story R Collector’s Edition

This is what happens when a beloved JRPG gets the royal treatment it always deserved. The Star Ocean: The Second Story R Collector's Edition for Nintendo Switch is a stunning tribute to one of the most underappreciated RPGs of the PS1 era, rebuilt from the ground up and loaded with physical collectibles that will make any JRPG fan's heart race.

The Second Story was always special. Dual protagonists, real-time combat that felt revolutionary, a crafting system deep enough to drown in, and over 80 possible endings. The R remake brings all of that forward with a gorgeous 2.5D visual style that blends pixel art nostalgia with modern environments, and this Collector's Edition wraps it in a package worthy of the source material.

The centerpiece is an expansive 4-disc original soundtrack in a special sleeve case, featuring every in-game track newly arranged by the legendary Motoi Sakuraba himself. Four discs of Sakuraba. Let that sink in. Alongside the music, you get an art book with character illustrations by Yukihiro Kajimoto, 40 pages of gorgeous artwork in softcover format.

Then there are the 24 mini acrylic stands. All thirteen party members and the Ten Wise Men rendered in pixel art, each piece thick enough to stand on its own. Pair them with the included backdrop sheet and you have an instant display that transforms any shelf into a Star Ocean shrine. This Collector's Edition is a rare find for Switch owners who understand that the best JRPGs deserve more than just a cartridge.