Fantavision

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Product Features

• Sony FANTAVISION

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00004TMRF
• Item Weight: 5.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 17, 2000
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #18,003 in Video Games (See Bestsellers in Video Games)

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Product Description

Product Description

Brand New and Sealed PS2 Game. Backed by a 45-day guarantee.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars We're having fun with this game despite what everyone says!, April 5, 2001

By	Sun Ce (Seattle, Wa United States) - See all my reviews

The critics thrashed it. The people who bought thinking it was Tetris hate it. Since I tend to like odd items that nobody else likes (Starship Troopers, Double Team, Lunar, Phantasy Star), this was one of those games where I took the reviews quite lightly. In all honesty, if I bought the PS2 when it was released, this was one of the games that I would have bought.

I admit, I am horrible with puzzle games. My Tetris skills aren't the best, I can't pass Zelda (on the Gameboy) and well, you get the idea. In terms of this game, it will take me a while to get a hang of it. My girlfriend on the other hand, needed 2 tries to get past Level 1. I have yet to get there. And yes, I do know that I am pathetic.

The graphics are pretty neat. Of the games and demos I've seen, I haven't been disappointed with the PS2's graphics. The explosions are really cool and when you chain the fireworks into a 50 or more chain, it's just awesome. Oh, did I mention that it looks like it takes place in Seattle. In the replay mode, we see what could be the Space Needle AND a dome (Kingdome, I think).

The tutorial (yes, there is one and it helped ME) is a bit quiet, the instructor has a fairly soft voice. The music is... Well, typical music fare. It's a little better than the elevator music in Gran Turismo2, but not that much better. However, it does not distract from playing. No, there are other things to distract you during play. And it's no necessarily the game. (Cats, significant other, parents, room mates, work, phones, etc...)

It's an addicting game, though once it's over, it's over. It's not like Tetris where you could go on and on. It's a fun game because what other game allows you to blow up fireworks into neat patterns of your choice?

While the price is a bit steep for a puzzler like this, it's worth a rent or two. It's like paying for Gradius 3/4. It's really hard to do. Fortunately, most stores are dropping the price on this game AND the used versions should be around ... You can't go wrong on those prices seeing how the majority of 128-bit games are closer to.

This game may be catered to a younger crowd, but it's still fun for all ages. Don't be too critical and remember video games are about having fun. Don't let the others get you down. Renting is always a good option if one is undecided.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Better than I thought it would be, but short ...., October 30, 2000

By	R. Caldwell (Cary, North Carolina) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Fantavision was quite a lot more fun than I originally thought it would be. I found the puzzle gameplay addictive, and I hate Tetris (so that's saying something for this game). There are only 8 levels in the game though, and I was watching credits after approximately 1.5 hours of gameplay, no kidding. I was disappointed with the scarcity of different levels (you basically capture fireworks over a city, then in space, then near the moon--that's basically it. After you beat the 8 levels, the game unlocks an Extra menu which lets you play the levels again, only with more difficulty. Because of the two-player mode, and two extra menus, the game has limitless gameplay in theory, but I would have liked to see a bit more in the levels department--I just felt cheated after playing straight through the game on my fourth or fifth try. The game feels more like an experiment or lengthy demo than a full-fledged game. Also, minus the very cool backgrounds, the actual gameplay could have been ATARI 2600. The game isn't that impressive minus the scrolling backgrounds. (The background graphics are impressive though)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Relaxing, September 30, 2005

By	Aaron Merkel (Kutztown, PA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

The game is quite fun. It's like a "chill-out" game where you can play and have fun and enjoy the cool music, graphics, and pretty fireworks :) Trying to get as many chains of fireworks as possible can be a challenge, if you choose to do so. Enjoy!