Metascore
83 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. A marvelous game, and the fact that it's not really changed on the Xbox is irrelevant. [June 2003, p.67]
  2. 100
    Voice chat makes this the best version of PSO by far. [July 2003, p.61]
  3. Voice chatting during the game with people from all around the country, while hammering through the games dungeons and challenge modes, is an awesome experience.
  4. By far the most enjoyable incarnation of the series, as the use of Microsoft's Xbox specific online service enhances the whole community idea thing.
  5. The color usage is really stunning, with all of the neon lighting and exotic environments.
  6. Voice chat makes this, by far, the best version of an already amazing experience. [July 2003, p.116]
  7. There are hundreds of hours of gameplay to be mine from Sonic Team's gem, and at $39.99 with the first two months free, it's a bargain. [July 2003, p.76]
  8. 89
    Through a couple of years and multiple revisions, Sonic Team has taken a game that was incredibly solid and enjoyable at its outset and polished and added to it; there is so much to do (although there's still not enough to see, a common complaint with PSO) that you'll have no difficulty signing on for marathon sessions.
User Score

Universal acclaim- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. SheltonA.
    10
    I love this game can't get any better thanks Sega and Microsoft for their hard work send me any facts about more PSO's coming out.
  2. RobertB.
    10
    This is one of the best games i have ever played! i played it for the gamecube first with my friends and got addicted, i was over there 24/7, then i got it for xbox and played online.....i didn't eat for days.....no sleep...almost died...but who cares! it was all worth it, even with the hacks and mods people do it is still probally the best game ever. Awesome weapons and character creation, the battle system is really cool and the graphics are pretty good, i suggest you buy this game...in fact, by 3 of them in case a cd breaks or something :) Full Review »
  3. JoshB.
    9
    Best game for xbox if you dont mind the 10$ a month.