We're talking Star Ocean 3 right? I'm....not sure about it being one of the best...It was a pretty long and entertaining game with a drawing story and excellent character designs and the combat system and sidequests (there a game world where you can join this fighting league, go for No.1...if you dare) but the ending falls pretty short of expectations. The extras after the main game are a treat for Tri-Ace fans who played the fan fave Valkyrie Profile as you get to fight Lenneth and Freya in bonus quests. Be warned, pains in the ass are to ensue. If you want to really get your money's worth of the game,you should get the SO3 guidebook by Bradygames. Really worth the money and tells you how to get outta those really tight spots.
Ys hasn't been released over in the West? Funny, I played mine about a year ago. Its a really great game. Simple yet action-packed. Kinda heartening in these days of dark storylines and over complicated plots, reminds me of my days playing Shining Force.
Oh, game to look out for: Valkyrie Profile Silmeria. VP fans are already jerking themselves off after watching the Japanese trailer. It hits Nippon's streets on the 22nd of June so American gamers should get it...mid-July?