this game may not come anywhere close to kingdom hearts or halos graphics but its is a completely great completely customizable thing with AT LEAST 1000 different ways to make ur character AND theres the ID system which effects ur items, u can become virtually anything, from a swordsmen who hits a SHITLOAD, to a ranger built like a fucking tank, to a mage with a near unlimited TP
Description:Pity the poor Dreamcast--it was playing host to online games while the PS2 was still a twinkle in Sony's eye, and its early demise took with it a host of seminal titles, not least of which was Phantasy Star Online. This new GameCube release is a conversion of the original Dreamcast PSO game combined with the later Version 2 semi-sequePity the poor Dreamcast--it was playing host to online games while the PS2 was still a twinkle in Sony's eye, and its early demise took with it a host of seminal titles, not least of which was Phantasy Star Online. This new GameCube release is a conversion of the original Dreamcast PSO game combined with the later Version 2 semi-sequel and a bunch of exclusive extras.
For those unaware of the game, it's a fairly basic third-person shoot-'em-up, but with detailed RPG style stats for every character, weapon and object. PC gamers might recognise it as a kind of 3-D Diablo. Like many of the best multi-player games PSO is pretty dull in single-player mode and despite the huge number of missions the repetitive combat and lack of interaction with your environment does begin to grate.
Played online though, or via the GameCube's exclusive new four-player split screen mode, the game suddenly comes alive as you work together in a group covering each other's backs and stealing rare items when nobody's looking. The three very different character classes means that no one character can do everything and teamwork is an absolute necessity, not just a noble ideal. When online you get the added bonus that the game automatically translates set words and phrases so you can actually play and chat with people from other countries. However, although the online play is free for the first 30 days, a monthly fee is charged thereafter.
The only problem with the game is that the graphics are very 2000 and the repetitive gameplay can get a bit too much after extended play. It's a unique experience though and well worth trying out. --David Jenkins
"Action RPG with a fairly unique scifi-theme of the long-running series. The game is primarily a kind of an MMO but can also be played offline. Up to 4 player splitscreen multiplayer but it's not possible to do quests. Still great fun even that way."
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"Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II Plus features all the content of the original plus a whole new episode to explore. While PSO is an online RPG, it can still be played offline, though it's not as fulfilling. This GameCube version tosses a well-done split-screen mode into the mix, which makes it excellent fun for when RPG-minded friends are visiting. Of course, online is the very best way to play, which requires the purchase of the rather scarce GameCube modem or network adapters. You'll want t"
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“this game may not come anywhere close to kingdom hearts or halos graphics but its is a completely great completely customizable thing with AT LEAST 1000 different ways to make ur character AND theres the ID system which effects ur items, u can become virtually anything, from a swordsmen who hits a SHITLOAD, to a ranger built like a fucking tank, to a mage with a near unlimited TP” read more
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