Which Star Ocean to pick up on PSP?

[Unleaded Logic]

So I'm leaving for a week long work trip tomorrow and I'm bringing the PSP with me. I've been in the mood for an RPG and have never played any of the Star Ocean games. I hear the first one was kinda weak and the second one which is also a remake is pretty awesome. I'm just looking for opinions on which one to go pick up.

[miked]

Ive played and beat both and I gotta recommend you go with the second story. The item customization and secret dungeon will keep you busy long after you trip is over, plus I hated the world map on the first cause it was basically one huge dungeon maze. Very tedious. Plus real time battle systems kick ass!

[MrPopo]

Damn kids and your underappreciation for the world map random battles.

[miked]

It still uses random battles buddy. After you enter a battle it is a real time system though. Im also 23 by the way......not a kid

[MrPopo]

Oh, I'm quite aware it uses random battles, as I have both PSP games. But world map random battles are a time honored tradition. What would Final Fantasy VI be without the dinosaur forest?

[ott0bot]

It still uses random battles buddy. After you enter a battle it is a real time system though. Im also 23 by the way......not a kid

darn whippersnappers always talking back! jk

[Flak Beard]

What would Final Fantasy VI be without the dinosaur forest?

One hell of a depressing place, that's for sure.