- Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
- Release Date: Apr 15, 2003

- Summary:
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- Developer: Sonic Team
- Genre(s): Role-Playing, Action RPG
- # of players: Massively Multiplayer
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 18 out of 22
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Mixed: 4 out of 22
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Negative: 0 out of 22
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Play MagazineA marvelous game, and the fact that it's not really changed on the Xbox is irrelevant. [June 2003, p.67]
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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.
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The color usage is really stunning, with all of the neon lighting and exotic environments.
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Phantasy Star Online is definitely not an Xbox Live gaming experience for everybody, although gamers who may be more adjusted to the traditional Final Fantasy-style RPG hit/miss combat system at the heart of PSO will enjoy it immensely.
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If you are looking for a true MMORPG and not a fan of "dungeon crawlers", PSO may not be for you. With that said, I detest dungeon drawlers and thrive on the complexity found in games like Ultima Online but still enjoyed my time with Phantasy Star Online Episode 1 & 2 immensely.
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Although it seems likely most people will end up playing the traditional modes, the additions are interesting, and voice chat is worth the price of admission on its own.
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As with all console versions of PSO, serious design flaws significantly detract from the game, namely poor enemy AI and sensory awareness, horrible targeting, and a thin plot.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 18 out of 18
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Mixed: 0 out of 18
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Negative: 0 out of 18
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LeifD.Apr 20, 2003Really great game. It is the one game that is the best RPG I have played. Ill be playing this all the times.
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Death...Mar 29, 2003This game is king of rpgs.
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Jun 20, 2015
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AdnyA.Apr 24, 2003
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IcewulfOldschoolSep 13, 2003Truly wounderful. voicechat to soccer to weapons... This and Nexus are one of the best online games.
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RobertB.Aug 17, 2005
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MaccApr 9, 2003Fable i kinmg of RPG's. This is a good game howerver
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