In Star Ocean The Divine Force players are able to follow the story of either Raymond or Laeticia.
While their stories are linked most of the time, there are occasions when they split up. In such cases, players can only follow the story of the one they chose.
For instance, if you follow Raymond’s story, they briefly talk about an arranged marriage between two nations, without explaining it at all.
However, this occurrence is explained in greater detail in Laeticia’s story.
In this guide, I will explain which character to choose in Star Ocean The Divine Force among Raymond and Laeticia and list all differences in choosing one over the other.
Differences Between the Two Options
While the majority of the game will be the same, there are three cases in which the character you chose will matter.
1. Certain Events Are Explained Differently
First, as mentioned in the introduction, certain parts of the storyline are explained better in Raymond’s storyline, while others are clearer through Laeticia’s perspective.
While these are only minor details, if you want to get the complete picture of the game’s story, you’ll need to play through both characters’ stories.
2. Recruit Different Characters & Achieve Unique Endings
Second, based on which main character you chose, you will be able to recruit different characters in your party and achieve unique endings.
For instance, if you want to unlock the character JJ, it’s essential to follow Raymond’s story. Instead, the character Theo is exclusive to Laeticia’s storyline.
As for endings, without spoiling anything, there are 16 endings in total and they vary based on your main character.
3. Unique Private Actions
Third, different Private Actions will be available based on your main character. These side stories influence relationships with other characters and help you achieve different dialogues and endings.
Which One to Choose
While there are differences between the two storylines, they are fairly minimal. Specifically, Star Ocean The Divine Force has about 30 to 40 hours of gameplay, and only during one or two hours in total the 2 main characters are separated.
In addition, if you care about combat styles, the main character that you choose won’t matter. You will still be able to use both Raymond and Laeticia while fighting.
So, if there’s one thing that could influence your judgment to choose one over the other that would be their backstory, which affects their character and the way they interpret things around them.
Specifically, Raymond has a better understanding of technology and offers a more practical point of view, while Laeticia favors magic and has a more benevolent attitude.
Conclusion
To sum up, that’s everything you need to know regarding which main character to choose in Star Ocean The Divine Force. Both Laeticia and Raymond are great options and there are only minimal differences in choosing one over the other.
Some events are explained better through one’s perspective, while each main character has a unique unlockable side character that can’t be unlocked otherwise. Lastly, different private actions are available based on the chosen character.
Now that you’ve decided on the main character, consider checking out our item creation guide on how to optimize your crafting in the game.
Are you choosing Raymond or Laeticia for your main character? Are you replaying the story to see it through both perspectives? Let us know in the comments below.
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