The initial entry in Square Enix's series of sci-fi RPGs officially comes to North America for the first time in Star Ocean: First Departure. The story follows a group of human space travelers as they land on the planet Roak and join forces with a group of local heroes in order to prevent a galactic war. The game was completely rebuilt for the PSP and features real-time battles, a revamped game engine, and fully voiced dialogue during new animated cut-scenes. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide