STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R vs Tales of Eternia Remastered
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Tales of Eternia Remastered is R$39.71 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R | Tales of Eternia Remastered |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Not Enough Data | 60 | 74 |
| Quality | 74 | 74 |
| Value | 64 | 70 |
| Popularity | 29 | 0 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 151.21 | R$ 111.50 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.5% positive | 84.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 75 | 766 |
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Details and requirements
| Item | STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R | Tales of Eternia Remastered |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 2, 2023 | October 15, 2026 |
| Developers | Square Enix, Gemdrops, Inc. | TOSE CO., LTD. |
| Publishers | Square Enix | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit | — |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i5-3330 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon™ RX 470 / Intel® Arc™ A750 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R or Tales of Eternia Remastered?
STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R won the comparison against Tales of Eternia Remastered based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R worth buying over Tales of Eternia Remastered?
Based on the metrics, STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Tales of Eternia Remastered currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:41 AM UTC