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I’ve used XP, VX, and MV

I play when I’m not at work

Was this the version released on Virtual console? What other problems did it introduce?


The Wii U was the shelved North American release. So it’s very similar to the original release.

One of the problems introduced was that it made it a hassle to earn money. The hack increased EXP and lowered ...

Demonskeith wrote: Sun Jul 05, 2026 5:39 pm Sounds like we needed a modded version that fixes encounter rates.

The 25th anniversary version exists that does that, but it also introduces other problems.

I haven't played it much, but that sounds annoying AF. I wonder if that's why they changed how encounters work in the sequel.


Wouldn’t be surprised. It has one of the most inconsistent algorithms for encounter rates I’ve ever seen. It’s a decent walk from your house to the first town, and the ...

Demonskeith wrote: Fri Jul 03, 2026 5:17 pmI would throw my controller out of disgust.

It does get frustrating near the end. That is why the NES controllers are indestructible

The game’s fun, but the encounter rate can get obnoxious at times. You can get attacked within 2 tiles from your previous encounter. I wish I was being hyperbolic.

Star Ocean 4 had some stinkers. Basically the dungeons were ridiculously long, and the bosses had ridiculous health bars

I own the ones for Star Ocean 1 and 2 because they were $5

How much did you get paid for this thread?