Phantasy Star Online 2 is an old game, but one that wears its age surprisingly well. The graphics betray the eight year lull between the original Japanese release and today, but in doubling-down on all things anime the game still looks and sounds great. The true star of the show is the outstanding combat, which stands should to shoulder with some of the best action games out there.
Phantasy Star Online 2
Online R&D · Mar 16, 2020
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The long awaited Free-To-Play Online RPG PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 has finally come to Xbox One!
With its revolutionary gameplay features, such as endless adventures, Hybrid Custom Action, and unprecedented character customization, this is an RPG that will surpass all your expectations.
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- 6.0Extremely dated and worsened by a clunky interface and missing content, Phantasy Star Online 2 probably won't have much to offer to modern players who aren't already invested in its world.
- 7.0Phantasy Star Online 2 is the kind of game you likely already know if you’re interested in before you even play it. Between the ludicrous variety in classes, sheer number of things to do and see, and the slick, refined combat, there is a lot of meat left on these eight-year-old bones. It certainly shows its age in some convoluted ways and lacks an engaging story that can hold your interest, but overall it more than makes up for those shortcomings with some of the most exciting combat that stands out when compared to any action RPG released in recent years.
- 8.4There is plenty of fight left in PSO2, and if you haven’t played it, or any version of Phantasy Star Online before, then it’s going to be new to you. Phantasy Star Online 2 is a fantastic game with a lot to offer. With a generous Free 2 Play payment model, PSO2 is certainly one of the best options out there for gamers looking to try something different, without overspending.
- 8.0Phantasy Star Online 2 is a difficult game to assess and a hard sell for a lot of people. It can get repetitive and the anime aesthetics aren't for everyone. But like many expansive online projects, the opportunity is there to really get sucked into a new and exciting world. Plus, it's on a console, making it more accessible; true to the original spirit of PSO.
- 4.8However, for those that are not serious fans of the series, there isn’t anything calling them towards the Japanese version of PSO2. For this reason, the English version is still highly anticipated and will still expect it to be one of our most anticipated titles of 2014… if it comes to the west at all.
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