Space Date 346: A Terran Federation ship touches down on the planet Roak. Assisted by a stalwart band of local heroes, the crew must investigate a mysterious phenomenon and halt a galactic war.With stunning graphics and audio, an action-packed combat system, movie sequences from world-famous animation studio Production I.G, and a galaxy-spanning storyline, STAR OCEAN: FIRST DEPARTURE represents Europe's first opportunity to experience the original chapter of the hit STAR OCEAN series, in completely re-imagined form, exclusively for PSP (PlayStation Portable).KEY FEATURES:First Contact: For the first time in Europe, you can discover the origins of the hit STAR OCEAN series, re-imagined exclusively for PSP.Epic Adventure: Explore the stars with a cast of charismatic characters.Action-Packed Combat: Vanquish your enemies with real-time battle and magic commands.Peerless Production Values: High quality graphics and music coupled with awesome movie sequences created by Production I.G (Ghost in the Shell) immediately immerse you in the STAR OCEAN universe.Your Story: The unique Private Action system lets you influence how the story proceeds via your interactions with other characters.