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Metascore
64 out of 100

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7.3 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 35 Ratings

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  • Summary: Phantasy Star Universe offers two complete RPG experiences - a single-player action adventure spanning multiple planets, and a robust online multi-player component. The game offers long-time fans the epic experience they have been clamoring for. The solo adventure features more than 40 hours of 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 forces called THE SEED. In Online Mode, players are given the opportunity to create their own characters from a range of races, and they get to explore all three planets in the Grarl solar system. Fans can travel with a squad of other adventurers, enter urban sprawls teeming with hundreds of other players, and build their avatars into powerful warriors. [Sega]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 34
  3. Negative: 5 out of 34
  1. Games Master UK
    84
    Action-based online RPG-ing, and nowhere near as intimidating as its PC-based cousins. [Christmas 2006, p.88]
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  2. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    72
    Sure, I applaud Sega for attempting to transform the single-player experience into something meatier, but poor voice acting and clumsy storytelling lend the proceedings a cheesy B-movie vibe. [Jan. 2007, p.101]
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  3. GamingExcellence
    49
    Nothing has been improved in the six years since PSO. Worse still, PSU actually managed to take steps backwards (level design, story, online play, mission counters, equipment, mags, etc) and ruin the memory of the Phantasy Star legacy.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 5 out of 15
  1. DoubleD.
    10
    This game is great! Far from perfect but, still a blast and much larger than Ep.1&2. Great game for 2-6 friends to have a great time shooting and exploring and hanging out on voice chat.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. CarsonRGB
    6
    Story: 3 Characters: 6 Graphics: 7 Setting: 9 Multiplayer: N/A Soundtrack: 4 Audio: 7 Gameplay: 6 Re-Playability Value: 5 Fun Factor: 7 Score: 6.0/10 = C-… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. thebrock
    3
    What nutcase gave this game a 10 out of 10. When people start reviewing games in a rediculious light it ruins the meta scores. Ban them from this site. Oh just forgot whoever has been giving perfect scores for this game go and get oblivion or fallout. Would not recommend this game to anyone in a million years. Its really really bad. DO NOT BUY.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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