Binding: Video Game EAN: 0010086511000 ESRB Age Rating: Teen Label: Sega Of America, Inc. Manufacturer: Sega Of America, Inc. Platform: Sega Dreamcast Publisher: Sega Of America, Inc. Sales Rank: 2865 Studio: Sega Of America, Inc.
Amazon.com Product Description: Phantasy Star Online continues in the tradition of the popular series and is the first worldwide, online role-playing game for a console. The story revolves around the Pioneer Project, a plan conceived in response to the imminent destruction of the home worlds. Seven years prior, Pioneer 1 was sent to establish a colony on Planet Ragol, which included construction of the Central Dome. As Pioneer 2 is about to arrive with the main wave of refugees, a gigantic explosion shakes the entire planet, cutting off all communication with the members of Pioneer 1. Players from around the world must now unite via SegaNet to unravel the mystery.
In order to form parties, the game's People Finder option allows players to locate each other on giant servers. Once inside the Virtual Lobby, players can choose up to three other team members. Language barriers between players are broken down by a communication system featuring a universal icon system, preset phrases, and keyword translations. Players can create their own character by modifying their physical appearance and personality traits. Real-time combat features many of the original weapons and enemies from previous Phantasy Star games. Gamers can play completely online, completely offline, or a combination of the two.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Better late than never
Yes once again this review is just a few years too late, but I suddenly felt the need to review some classic Dreamcast games, and this is possibly the best of all. I haven't been online with my Dreamcast since early 2002, so I honestly don't konw if it's still running or what the scene is like now, but back in 2001 it was amazing.
In truth this game is only worth buying if you are going to play it online, the offline mode is somewhat limited, and the plot is non existant. When playing online though it was superb, and it made you want to play offline. just to build your character. It was the first and to this date only game I have ever played online, and it almost took over my whole life, I must have spent close to 300 hours on the game. There are so many weapons and Armour types it would have taken ages to get them all, online there was just so much to see and do.
Sadly my final memory of the game is a disaster, for some reason the game froze while online and my character, which I had spent the best part of a year devoloping was accidently deleted. It would be a major understatement to say that I was annoyed, I would have liked to have saved the character to this day, just to have a blast every now and then. I never had the heart to play it again after that, but it is still an absolute classic, and I will always have memories of this superb game.
Rating: - My View of Phantasy Star Online
To me, this game is extremly fun. You can choose if you want to go online or offline, and you get to pick from three different types of characters to be. You get to create your character any way you want. Then, you can go to the planet called "Ragol" and fight all sorts of monsters, from Boomas to Dragons. If you are online, you might meet some other people, and they can be your partners. If you do a job, there are certain jobs that you can have a partner on. Anyway, this game totally rocks, and you should buy it!!!!
Rating: - This game is Sega Dreamcast ulimate online game.
This online game is the best. The online game go more faster. I can't wait for the Phantasy Star Universty come over for the PS2 in 2/6/2006.
Rating: - Phantasy Star Online
In the history of RPGs, one series has always been on the forefront of innovation. The first one helped define a genre, while the second ushered in the age of 16-bit RPGs. Now, the dawn of a new world is at hand. Sonic Team presents Phantasy Star Online, the first massively multiplayer RPG designed for a home console. Explore distant lands--with Phantasy Star Online, RPG gaming has no boundaries.
This game is worth every penny i would reconmend getting it for gamecube so you can still play online.
Rating: - PSO
This game is great! I see alot of people saying that without online, its no fun. You need to look around a bit. Its as simple as going on google and typing in "PSO Servers". There are MANY servers still up. Just because Segas are gone doesnt mean that you cant play online. Yes, it is pretty boring on your own, but thats why they made PSO VER 2. 4-player co-op is the fun of PSO..online but without the acctual online part.
- Better late than never
- Phantasy Star Online
