Star Ocean: The Last Hope from Square Enix for the Microsoft Xbox 360 continues the franchise's soaring space opera, blending science fiction with fantasy for a unique RPG experience.

The refined gameplay features four party members and team-oriented combat, while maintaining the innovative real-time battle system that has become a trademark of the Star Ocean franchise.

The year is S.D. 10. In the aftermath of World War III, humanity voyages into the stars in search of a new home - and a second chance. A prequel that combines sci-fi and fantasy elements, spanning multiple planets and the vastness of space itself to recount the origins of the STAR OCEAN universe.

Exhilarating combat expands upon the franchise's famous real-time battle system, including the amazing graphics and visual effects only possible on Xbox 360.

Features:

• Gameplay updates including: the navigable spaceship Calnus, and combat enhancements Rush Mode, Sight In/Sight Out, and "BEAT" system.
• Classic sci-fi/fantasy RPG action set across the vastness of space that recounts the origins of the Star Ocean universe.
• Beautifully rendered combat expanding on the franchise's famous real-time battle system and only possible on Xbox 360.
• Breathtaking CG cinematics by Visual Works, the studio whose previous work includes cutscenes for the Final Fantasy RPG series.
• An expansive cast of playable characters, each with his/her own personality, signature moves and weapons.