Star Ocean: The Divine Force

As you play Star Ocean: The Divine Force, the game displays pop-up tutorial panels. These panels describe new concepts or provide details about certain aspects of gameplay. You can refer to tutorial panels later from the Collections menu.

The following pages provide a more thorough overview of various gameplay topics. Click a link below to jump to a specific category of gameplay.

• The Basics
• Exploring
• Combat
• Other Features

Raymond Lawrence

Raymond is a young man from Verguld, a planet not part of the Pangalactic Federation. He captains the transport ship Ydas for his family's company, Lawrence Logistics. Known for his phrase "I'll do it somehow," he often takes on reckless challenges to support his comrades, causing distress to the Ydas crew. He is easy-going, friendly, and possesses a good business sense. As he is not bound by the Underdeveloped Planets Preservation Pact, Raymond deals openly and sincerely with others, regardless of their technological advancement. Laeticia appreciates his personality, while Albaird remains wary.

Laeticia Aucerius

Laeticia is the crown princess of the Kingdom of Aucerius, located on the underdeveloped planet Aster IV. She maintains a prim and proper demeanor befitting royalty but enjoys wearing armor and wielding twin swords. Her radiant and resolute personality is admired by her kingdom's people. To overturn the military tensions with a neighboring country, Laeticia heads into a secret journey to find Midas. She encounters Raymond, and they decide to travel together.

Albaird Bergholm

Albaird is Laeticia's childhood friend and retainer, now serving as a knight of Aucerius to protect her. He is skilled in both physical combat and chakram manipulation, and his strong loyalty keeps him constantly vigilant of Laeticia's surroundings. Albaird's left arm is covered from his shoulder to his fingertips, and he occasionally gestures as if to protect it, indicating it causes him pain. He stoically endures this pain to avoid worrying Laeticia and to prevent it from interfering with his duties, apologizing if it does become a burden. Initially wary of Raymond, he reluctantly allows him to accompany Laeticia due to her wishes.

Nina Deforges

Nina is a sorcerer from the Kingdom of Aucerius and one of the few individuals capable of using healing magic known as iatrimancy. Her life's ambition is to cure the disease that caused her father's death. She continues her research while working as an assistant to a local therapist. Nina has a bright and innocent personality, driven by a strong curiosity that fuels her research. Though she sometimes fails when overwhelmed, she is determined and capable, willing to endure any hardship for her patients.

Midas Felgreed

Midas is a leading physicist and engineer in the Aucerian Kingdom. He once held a high position but was exiled after a certain incident. His current whereabouts and even his survival are unknown to those in the castle. He is hard-headed and intensely curious, often disregarding laws and ethics in his pursuit of knowledge. Despite this, he is a man of strong principles who always completes what he starts.

Elena E-014297

Elena is an android from the planet Verguld. She is a crew member of the transport ship Ydas and serves as Raymond's adjutant, managing operations across almost all ship areas. Her extensive knowledge and calm demeanor have earned her the trust of the crew and Raymond. She is honest in all her dealings and, while often surprised by Raymond's sometimes unreasonable actions, she values his leadership qualities.

Malkya Trathen

Malkya is the head of the Trathen tribe, residing on the Nihlbeth continent, south of the Kingdom of Aucerius, a region known for its diverse races. Nihlbeth is also considered the birthplace of science, with science deeply integrated into its people's culture. The continent once had diplomatic relations with the Kingdom for scientific research, but this relationship has cooled over time. Malkya possesses high intelligence, characteristic of the Trathen, and can alter her appearance at will. She has a long history with Midas and has known Laeticia and Albaird since their youth.

Marielle L. Kenny

Marielle is the Lieutenant and second-in-command of the Pangalactic Federation's newest battleship, Astoria. She was on the bridge with the captain when the Astoria shot down the Ydas. A member of the Federation's esteemed Kenny family, she graduated from the military academy at the top of her class. Despite her talent and early promotion to officer, the weight of her family name often causes her to be extremely strict with herself and maintain a tense demeanor while on duty to meet expectations.

Theo Klemrath

Theo is a knight of the Kingdom of Aucerius and the eldest son of Duke Lombert, who is the king's younger brother. He is Laeticia's cousin and a friend of Albaird, treating them both like siblings and being very protective of Laeticia. Theo also commands a division in the Aucerian Navy and is well-liked by his subordinates due to his easy-going personality. Politically, he is caught between his hawkish father and the king.

J.J.

J.J. is a humanoid swordsman whose body has been extensively mechanized through integration with Scorpium. He meets Raymond and Laeticia while fighting to protect his hometown. He is calm, fair, and cares about his friends. J.J. wields a thin blade and employs a unique sword technique in combat.

Alright, let's talk about getting around in Star Ocean: The Divine Force! This section is all about making sure you don't get lost and know how to find all the cool stuff hidden in the world. Think of me as your co-pilot as we explore.

First off, moving around is pretty standard. You'll use the left stick to walk your character. If you need to move faster, just hit the dash button (that's usually one of the shoulder buttons, like R1/RB). And if you need to get over a small gap or reach a slightly higher ledge, the jump button (like X/A) is your friend. Don't forget you can switch who you're controlling on the fly by pressing the character change button (usually L1/LB). This cycles through your current party members.

Now, about the map. When you're out in the field, you'll see a mini-map in the top right corner of your screen. It's super handy for seeing your immediate surroundings. If you want a bigger picture, just press the map button (usually the touchpad or Select button). You can move the map around with the left stick, zoom in or out with the right stick, and toggle different map icons on or off with the L1/R1 buttons. If you press the map button again while the area map is open, you'll bring up the World Map, which shows you all the places you've discovered. Pressing the map button a third time will close everything and get you back to the action.

Keep an eye on those map icons! They're your bread and butter for finding what you need:

• Your current location is marked with a circle.
• Party members show up as a diamond.
• Your Next Destination is usually a big arrow or star.
• Inns or Camps are marked with a bed or tent icon.
• Shops have a shopping cart or bag icon.
• Quest Givers might have an exclamation mark.
• Treasure Chests are, well, chests!

In towns, you'll also see white dots for people. A big white dot means they're important for a quest or you can talk to them for info.

Once you've visited a place, you can Fast Travel there! Just open the World Map (press the map button twice) and select the location you want to go to using the left stick and confirm. It's a lifesaver for getting back to town quickly. Just remember, sometimes story events will lock you out of Fast Travel, so don't be surprised if it's grayed out occasionally.

Let's talk treasure hunting! There are a few ways to snag items:

• Treasure Chests: These are your classic loot boxes. Open 'em up for all sorts of goodies.
• Collection Points: Look for green sparkles on the ground. These give you random items and materials that are common to the area. Most of them pop back up after a while, so check them regularly!
• Breakables: See those destructible objects? Use a Field Skill (usually the button mapped to D.U.M.A. actions) to smash them open. You might find items or materials. Like Collection Points, these usually respawn.
• D.U.M.A. Points: These are purple crystals. Grab them to upgrade D.U.M.A.'s skills. These crystals don't respawn, so grab every one you see!

You'll also find these things called Shrines out in the field. They look like little obelisks. You'll need to find Hermes Lilies (they're a special type of Collection Point, usually golden) and offer them at the Shrine. Once you do, you can 'Pray for Safe Travels' and get some awesome buffs for your party that last for 5 battles. You only need to offer the lilies once per Shrine; after that, you can just pray for buffs whenever you visit!

D.U.M.A. is your best buddy in the field. He's got some neat tricks:

• D.U.M.A. Flight: This lets you fly for short bursts. It's great for crossing gaps or reaching ledges you couldn't otherwise. Press the D.U.M.A. action button to rise up, hold the movement stick back and press the D.U.M.A. action button to rise higher, then release to fly forward. Pressing the jump button while flying lets you land softly.
• D.U.M.A. Scan: This reveals nearby treasure chests. Press the scan button (usually the touchpad or Select button) to activate it. Upgrading this skill with D.U.M.A. Points increases its range.
• D.U.M.A. Silencer: This makes it harder for enemies to spot you. Super useful for sneaking around!

Remember to look everywhere, high and low, because some items are only reachable with D.U.M.A.'s flight!

Don't worry too much about falling. If you take a big tumble or land somewhere you can't get out of, you'll just respawn nearby. No big deal!

Stop Mode is a lifesaver. Pressing the button for it (usually L1/LB or R1/RB) pauses the action but keeps the game clock running. This is perfect for using items from your menu without pressure. If you're in a pinch and need to heal the whole party fast, press the item use button again while in Stop Mode, and the game will automatically use basic recovery items to get everyone back on their feet.

Finally, let's touch on Towns. They're usually packed with stuff. You'll find Inns where you can rest up, recover HP, and even buy meals that give you temporary buffs. Then there are the Shops, where you can buy weapons, armor, accessories, materials for crafting, and sell off your unwanted gear. Keep an eye out for Shop Orders too – fulfilling them can be rewarding!

That's the gist of exploring! Keep your eyes peeled, use your map, and don't be afraid to experiment with D.U.M.A.'s skills. Happy adventuring!