Phantasy Star Online Version 2

by Sega Of America, Inc.

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• ASIN: B00005LOYC
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches ; 5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 25, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,286 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

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The realm of Phantasy Star Online has increased. Phantasy Star Online, Version 2 includes all the original content from Phantasy Star Online, but expands the world with more levels, more features, and more evil to combat. You can import your existing character or create a new one as you strive to reach level 200 and master the game's new ultimate difficulty setting. Players from around the globe can now compete in Battle Mode as they face each other in deathmatch-style combat. Play Lobby Ball with up to 12 players while you chat and get a game going. Discover new and more powerful monsters, unearth rare items, and experience the passing of time as day turns into night in this persistent online world. Phantasy Star Online, Version 2 continues the evolution of the original revolutionary gaming experience.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Imported, September 9, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Phantasy Star Online Version 2 (Video Game)

Hi,
i imported this game and it was worth it.this game is a must buy. the constantly keep updating it.so less codes and new modes of play. the battle mode is amazing, and the challenge is very difficult,always leaving you up for a challenge no matter your level or if your new or old to the game. if you dont plan 2 go online. i suggest sticking with ver. 1 if you have it. if your willing to go online.this is a must buy expansion.you dont need the first one for this game,so thats a nice expansion. the game is great,i couldnt wait so i imported. i think this is a must buy.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars My Review Of Phantasy Star Online, December 9, 2009

By 

Patrick_91 "Patrick" (Canada) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Phantasy Star Online Version 2 (Video Game)

Phantasy Star Online (PSO) is a good game bordering on great. The game starts off with a ship called Pioneer 1 heading to a planet to migrate there because earth was no longer livable. Pioneer 1 had said that everything was A-OK so Pioneer 2 was sent off with the rest of earths population to go to Ragol (the name of this particular planet),But when P2 gets there they loose all contact with P1. This is where you come in,your character is tasked with investing the many areas of Ragol in search for survivors and any clue to as why the animals have suddenly gone aggressive. This is about the most story your going to get in one chunk with PSO the rest of it is told Via side quests and little text orbs in the main game.

PSO was meant to be an online game and it shows, Pioneer 2 is pretty empty and the NPCs never say anything different unless your on a side quest. Normally when your online this is the place where other players are supposed to be,now since there is no conventional way of getting online (Yes you can still go onto PSO online,via private servers) all the areas will feel empty and you can blatantly tell that you were not supposed to be the only one doing some of the missions.

The graphics of PSO are very nice for a Dreamcast game,imagine a stepped down version of PSU and your not to far from the mark. Gameplay is pretty fun,if your a beginner on PSO then you might want to try your character out as a Ranger first,being a Hunter or force you first time will result in you not playing PSO very long. My only complaint is that you have to do an area over an over again to get the proper level to beat the boss/later floors,because as mentioned above,you were supposed to be in a group to beat the bosses at lower levels.

Pros:
+Good amount of character customization
+Good Graphics
+Gameplay is fairly fun
+Feeding you MAG is rewarding
+Can still go online

Cons:
-Was meant to be online,thus levels seem kind of empty
-Have to go through levels multiple times to be strong enough to beat bosses
-Game just feels overall empty offline.

Overall I'd recommend this game if you like Phantasy Star games,but If you want a great offline experience with a story, go for PSU.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Dreamcast goes out in style, April 17, 2003

By 

ffootballguru27 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Phantasy Star Online Version 2 (Video Game)

It's sad to see the Dreamcast leaving us. But it's great to know that it's leaving us in style with some of the best games. After Sega announced they would stop producing the Dreamcast, some of the best games have been released. NBA 2K2, NFL 2K2, NHL 2K2, Sonic Adventure 2, and of course Phantasy Star Online version 2.

PSO version 2 is about the Pioneer being destroyed. You use your created character to go around a planet called Ragol to research what happened and it's remains, etc. The gameplay is one area that PSO version 2 really shines. You can choose to either play online or off-line (both excellent modes). If you own PSO version 1 for Dreamcast you will be able to port you character form that game into version 2. Unlike most RPG's this game is a big-time slashing, shooting and killing game and is much more fun than many RPG's. This game also has many new quests that were not in PSO version 1 as well as several new levels such as Cave and Beach to go along with Forest 1 and Forest 2. Sonic Team has also made it easier to get more useful items throughout the game. Meseta (the money in PSO) is much more plentiful and rare items are much easier to find than in PSO version 1. Also you will find more items such as weapons that can be used by your type of character. If you would rather play online it will cost you $15 for 3 months which is not at all a bad deal. Online you can play Battle Mode vs. other players around the world, play Go-Go Soccer in the lobby or join forces with others.

If you own Phantasy Star Online version 1 and have yet to pick up version 2, you don't know what you're missing. With new quests, more rare items, and great, new levels, PSO version 2 is one of the best games on the Dreamcast. The DC definitely goes out in style.