Star Ocean: The Last Hope came out almost simultaneously on both sides of the Pacific near the end of February. Editors John McCarroll and James Quentin Clark, both self-professed fanboys of all things tri-Ace, used the last month to fully absorb the game. John played the English version, while James played the Japanese version.

The two come to slightly different conclusions about the game, its value, and its place in the series. So you'll want to read both. Maybe. Click below to read the reviews.

• Star Ocean: The Last Hope Domestic Review
• Star Ocean: The Last Hope Import Review