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Star Ocean: Till the End of Time

Review · Action · PlayStation 2

Star Ocean: Till the End of Time

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PlayStation 2

Tri-Ace · 2003

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

72 /100

Automated review

Star Ocean: Till the End of Time is an RPG that builds strategic thinking and reading skills through deep combat and an engaging narrative, suitable for ages 13 and up.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 58 · R 5
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

58

Risk (RIS)

5

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.74
B2Social-emotional
0.33
B3Motor
0.55

Star Ocean: Till the End of Time is a classic Action RPG that offers deep strategic combat, complex character development, and an engaging sci-fi narrative. Players will develop problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and critical analysis through its challenging gameplay and intricate story. The rich dialogue and moral choices also foster empathy and ethical reasoning.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.10
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

As an Action RPG, the game contains moderate fantasy violence and mild suggestive themes, language, and substance references, consistent with its Teen (T) ESRB rating. While the game is designed for single-player enjoyment and lacks modern manipulative monetization or social risks, its engaging nature and complex systems can lead to extended play sessions.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
R4.2Sexual Content
0.33
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.33
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

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Parents ask…

Is Star Ocean: Till the End of Time safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Star Ocean: Till the End of Time a rating of 72/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Star Ocean: Till the End of Time appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Star Ocean: Till the End of Time, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Star Ocean: Till the End of Time?

Our session recommendation for Star Ocean: Till the End of Time is up to 120 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of Star Ocean: Till the End of Time?

As an Action RPG, the game contains moderate fantasy violence and mild suggestive themes, language, and substance references, consistent with its Teen (T) ESRB rating. While the game is designed for single-player enjoyment and lacks modern manipulative monetization or social risks, its engaging nature and complex systems can lead to extended play sessions.