Star ocean was a very frusterating game for me personally but fun for the most part
THe battle system is pretty unique but i will be honest, i like turn-based battle systems. THe special moves were cool and a very well thought out. I found myself gaining levels too often.
The extras in this game, like making stuff and inventing i thought was boring. I did not like making stuff and consequently i did not beat the game because i was thoroughly overmatched for the final boss fight. IT didn't help that I couldn't go back after i initially went into the final dungeon.
IF you like action-esque RPGs with extra stuff like making stuff and beating a game then lodaing the clear data and beating it again, Star OCean is for you.