In the latest trailer for upcoming sci-fi RPG Star Ocean: The Divine Force, we get further details about enemies, playable character as well as gameplay mechanics.
Star Ocean: The Divine Force Unveils Enemies, More Playable Character, Plus Gameplay in New Trailer
The new trailer features game elements for The Divine Force, including introducing playable characters and factions. Vyrians are introduced along with their English and Japanese voice actors/actresses. Vyrians have advanced technology at their finger tips and we learn they are connected to the Empire. They’re pretty easy to spot as they have bluish/purplish skin which makes them stand out. These are some of the villains fighting over D.U.M.A. which sort of resemble a cross between Roegadyn and Elozen fromFinal Fantasy 14but with horns.
Playable Character - Malkya
Also revealed is a race called the Trathen, Malkya being their leader. She is seen on the battlefield using melee attacks but what makes her unique is that she can bridge the gap between her and an enemy by extending her arms/hands. This also let’s her share her HP with other allies, giving them a quick heal. The footage shows her bizarre swipes at foes, making for some interesting gameplay as she can reach from a distance.
Skills and D.U.M.A
Playable characters of course can be leveled up and will gain skills unlocked through the skill tree. Active Skills provide an advantage over battles such as Hide which will allow players to stop the enemy from targeting the character. While Passive Skills such as No Guard will cause the character to not flinch as long as the damage is below a certain amount.
There’s also an interesting robotic ally called D.U.M.A., which can be levelled by collecting gems and allocating them in skills. This ally can add a number of benefits to adventuring including masking footsteps range, reducing VA gauge when using shield and more. This means you can customise your robot friend to your liking. It can even detach itself from the character to provide buffs to the whole team with Estery Gauge.
Each character has their special technique which use a Vatting gauge. As you perform actions, the gauge will fill letting you perform some devasting attacks, a bit like filling the ATB gauge in theFinal Fantasy 7 Remake. Vatting can’t be used however when players deploy D.U.M.A’s Estery Gauge in battle. But it will be up to the player when choosing the bonuses gained from Estery.
The trailer teases more details will be coming going over weapon crafting as well as mini games.
Star Ocean: The Divine Forcewill be released on October 27th for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC.
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