Phantasy Star Universe

Publisher: SEGA

Developer: SEGA Studios

Category: Role-Playing

Release Dates

N Amer - 10/24/2006

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GameZone's Review

6.8
GZ Rating

Gameplay	6
Graphics	7.5
Sound	7
Difficulty	Medium
Concept	6.5
Multiplayer	7
Overall	6.8

Reviewer: Michael Lafferty

Review Date: 12/04/2006

Phantasy Star Universe feels repetitive with little variation in missions or environments

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Avg. Web Rating

5.6

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Steven Hopper - 05/04/2006

Phantasy Star Universe is shaping up to be a great entry to the series that fans will undoubtedly want to check out.

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Description

Phantasy Star Universe is the first single-player Phantasy Star game to arrive in more than a decade. The Phantasy Star franchise started as a series of turn-based RPGs (Phantasy Star™ I-IV, 1988-1994), evolved into an online multiplayer action-adventure (Phantasy Star™ Online Episode I-IV, 2000-2005), and now hits its stride as the best of both, a single player action-RPG with a multiplayer online component.

This robust action-RPG offers more than 40 hours of single-player gameplay, an emotionally engaging story, traditional cut scenes, and strong character development. The title’s hero is Ethan Waber, a 17-year old cadet intent on saving his sister, who is living on a planet under siege by mysterious life forms called THE SEED. The combodriven action gameplay in Phantasy Star Universe provides for a fast-paced, engaging experience, while the game’s rich character customization options and enormous world are sure to satisfy RPG fans seeking depth.

The fee-based online mode in Phantasy Star Universe continues where the offline mode’s story leaves off. Players are given the opportunity to travel with a squad of other adventurers, enter urban sprawls teeming with hundreds of players, and build their avatars into powerful warriors.

Features

A full-featured single-player campaign spanning more than 40 hours of gameplay.
Three different planets to explore.
A strong ensemble joins Ethan on his journey; each character has their own unique skill set to bring into battle.
Controllable vehicles make transportation easier and more fun.
More than 20 dungeons in the single-player adventure.
First appearance of Phantasy Star on a PlayStation platform.
A giant game world that will evolve with new content online over the course of several years.