Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2016 3:46:39 GMT -8
Okay Guys And Gals. I've Decided To Take A Bit Of A Turn On My Latest Review From Anime To Tell You About This Gem.
This Is A FAN REVIEW From A Player Who Has Not Yet Reached Maximum Level Or Completed The Main Campaign Yet.
This May Be Updated In The Future.
First, A Little Bit Of History
This May Be Updated In The Future.
First, A Little Bit Of History
Phantasy Star Online 2 Is An Sci-fi Hack And Slash MMORPG Running From The Long Running Phantasy Star Franchise By SEGA.
Phantasy Star Started Off As An RPG Back In 1987 On The Sega Mark III Console In Japan. Years Later, It Saw Many Sequels, Including Phantasy Star Online On The SEGA Dreamcast On December 21, 2000. The Game Was A Massive Success, Both Critically And Commercially. Receiving 3 Large Expansions And A Turn-based Side Game Featuring Combat Much Like The Original RPG Installments.
The Original Game Of Phantasy Star Online Can Still Be Played Via Private Server Support, And Some Even Support Both The PC And Dreamcast Versions.
These Servers Are Kept Alive By Fan Support And Feature The Full Game, Some Have Minor Tweaks Such As
Rates And Rare Drop Rates Being Increased, And Even Host In Game Events. I Advise Anyone Who Wants To Relive The Nostalgia And Glory Days To Give These Servers A Look. They Feature Everything You'll Need To Get Started!
SCHTHACK Phantasy Star Online - A Private Server
Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst ULTIMA - Private Server
Back To Phantasy Star Online 2
The Original Game Of Phantasy Star Online Can Still Be Played Via Private Server Support, And Some Even Support Both The PC And Dreamcast Versions.
These Servers Are Kept Alive By Fan Support And Feature The Full Game, Some Have Minor Tweaks Such As
Rates And Rare Drop Rates Being Increased, And Even Host In Game Events. I Advise Anyone Who Wants To Relive The Nostalgia And Glory Days To Give These Servers A Look. They Feature Everything You'll Need To Get Started!SCHTHACK Phantasy Star Online - A Private Server
Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst ULTIMA - Private Server
Back To Phantasy Star Online 2
Phantasy Star Online 2 Is The Next Tier In The Phantasy Star Franchise With New Graphics, Fast Action Combat, And A New Story To Explore And Discover. It Takes Place In A New Galaxy, Separated From The System Of Previous Games.
Gameplay Is Fast Paced And Fun, Being More Action Oriented And Requiring Precision, Timing, Guarding, Dodging And Jumping To Keep On Your Toes And Defeat Your Enemies. To Be Clear, This Is NOT Your Typical Point And Skill Style Combat. Most Enemies Have Multiple Contact Points, Weak Points, Strategies, And Skills That Will Keep You Engaged. It Is Entirely Possible To Prove Yourself With A Boss Many Levels Stronger Then You, Or Be Defeated By Weak Enemies Many levels Weaker Then You, Making The Game More Skill Based Then A Strict Numbers Game.
(I Personally Was Able To Solo A Boss 15 Levels Higher Then Me By Studying Its Attack Patterns And Weak Points, And Timing My Actions. A Boss Other Players Much Stronger Then Me Say I Had No Business Trying.)
(I Personally Was Able To Solo A Boss 15 Levels Higher Then Me By Studying Its Attack Patterns And Weak Points, And Timing My Actions. A Boss Other Players Much Stronger Then Me Say I Had No Business Trying.)
Explaining The Game As A Whole Will Be Quite Challenging As There Are Many Different Aspects To It's System. I Will Attempt To Highlight And Explain As Much As I Can.
CHARACTER CREATION
First Off, You Start The Game By Creating Your Character. This Process Is Pretty Fulfilling And Has Many Options For You To Enjoy From Basics Like Race And Class, To Finer Details Such As Body Shape, Outfits, And Accessories, All of Which Can Be Edited Later Via The Game's Fashion Salon (Free To Use, However Some Settings Such As Body Shape And Dimensions Can Only Be Changed With A Premium Token).
There Are Currently Four Races In The Game To Choose From. Explaining Origins And Stories Of Each Would Take Far Too Long, So Ill Just Summarize Their Appearance. While No Race Holds A Stiff Lead In Any Area, Some Have Slight Stat Differences.
Humans - Standard Human Appearance, Well Rounded Combat
Newmans - Slim Elfish Appearance, More Focused On Technics (Much Like Magic In A Fantasy Game)
CASTs - Robot, Android Appearance, More Focused On Long Range Attacks With Firearms
Deumans - Human Appearance With Metallic Horns And Optional Patterned Eyes, Have Slightly Higher Attack But Slightly Lowered Defense
There Is A Decent Selection Of Classes To Choose From As Well. Not Only Are You Able To Specialize In A Particular Class, But You Are Able To Choose A Secondary Class When You Meet The Level Requirement, Utilizing Skills And Bonuses From Both Classes At Once. On Top Of That, You Are Also Able To Change Your Class(s) For Free At Any Time From The Main Lobby Of The Game. Go Wild, Try Out Every Class, Or Specialize And Master Your Style.
Classes Include...
Hunter - "A class whose true worth lies in melee. Boasting high HP and defense, they excel at solo combat."
Fighter - "A close-ranged melee class specializing in lightweight weapons. Users of this class are known for high fighting prowess."
Ranger - "A class that focuses on mid-ranged combat, attacking with guns. They are capable of precise ranged attacks."
Gunner - "Combines high rate of fire and high maneuverability using ranged weapons for close-range combat."
Force - "A class geared toward long-range combat using photonic Technics as powerful as they are diverse."
Techer - "Proficient at healing and buffing, a support-oriented class versed in Technics."
Braver - "A class balanced between short and long-ranged combat. Become stronger by advancing skills, timing, and precision."
Bouncer - A Class Specializing At Mixing Close Range Melee And Mid Range Technic Combat.(More Info To Be Added Later)
Summoner - Summons One Of Their Pets To Fight The Enemy, Rather Then Facing The Foe Alone. Backs Up Their Pet With Technics.
On Top Of Classes, There Are A Wide Variety Of Weapon Types To Choose From. Each Class Able To Equip Multiple Types And Swap Between Them On The Fly.
Swords
Standard, Large Two Handed Swords
Wire Lances
Wide Ranged Daggers Wired To The Handle For Throwing And Spinning
Partizans
Spears, Polearms, Lances
Twin Daggers
A Set Of Two Daggers For Swift Close Combat
Double Sabers
A Sword With A Blade At Either End Of The Handle
Knuckles
Armored Gloves And Gauntlets Used For Close Ranged Impact Combat
Katanas
Swift And Accurate Swords Specializing In Speed
Duel Blades
A Set Of Two Swords Wielded As A Pair
Gunslashs
A Highly Versatile Weapon That Is Used As Either A Gun Or A Sword, And Able To Switch Between Combat Modes Quickly. Usable By All Races And Classes
Assault Rifles
A Accurate Ranged Gun With High Damage Output
Launchers
A Heavy Missile Or Grenade Launcher Able To Do Massive Damage Over A Wide Area
Twin Machineguns
A Pair Of Small Light Machineguns With A High Rate of Fire And High Mobility
Bullet Bows
A Powerful Mechanical Bow Used For Accurate And Swift Mid Ranged Combat
Rods
A Two Handed Rod Capable Of Channeling Powerful Techics Used For Attacking And Debuffing Enemies
Talismans
A Throwable Talisman Making Close Range Techics Usable At A Distance
Wands
A Handheld Wand Used To Cast Technics And Buffs On You And Your Allies
Jet Boots
Swift Hover Boots Used For Casting Techics From Midair And Traveling Quickly
Your First Mission
Accepting Quests, And Starting An Adventure Is Really Simple. When You Log Into The Game, You Start Off On The Arks Lobby Ship. If You Move Towards The Counter, You Can See The Attendants Whom Can Issue Orders And Missions For You And Your Party. After Accepting Your Mission From The Provided Lists, You Can Then Proceed To Your "Campship", A Personal Ship For You And Your Party, Used As A Staging Area Where You Can Get Prepared With Terminals For Shops, Banking, Choosing A New Mission, Or Even Summoning NPCs For Assistance. If You Play Solo, Or Have Open Spaces In Your Party, You Can Summon NPCs To Help You On Your Mission, You Can Even Summon NPC Versions Of Your Friends Characters If They Aren't Available! Some Missions May Even Require You To Summon Certain NPCs To Complete The Quest.
Once You Have Made Your Preparations, You Dive In (Literally, There's A Portal You Have To Jump Into). When You Reach The Mission Area, You Can Then Carry Out Your Mission. Be Careful Though, As Your Current Objective Can Change In A Moment Due To Multiple Factors Like Weather, Darker Outbreaks, Boss Monsters Roaming The Area, Special Enemies Appearing, And More. Keep Your Head Up And Pay Attention To Make The Most Of It!
Combat And Questing Are Not The Only Ways To Enjoy PSO2.
Socializing And Spending Time With Other Players Is A Big Part Of The Charm Of PSO2. With Special Events And Seasonal Events, You Can Usually Find Something To Do With Your Friends And Comrades. You Can Play At The Casino, Browse The Shops, Play Mini Games, Or Even Watch Live Concerts Right In The Game With Everyone. I Was Actually Lucky Enough To Be Able To Attend One Of The Hatsune Miku (Also A SEGA Production) Concerts Held In Game Myself, And It Was Pretty Entertaining.
Hatsune Miku & Megurine Luka Performing "Living Universe" From Phantasy Star Universe
This Event Was Interactive, Featuring Everyone's Characters On Stage And A Simple Rhythm Game During The Concert, Awarding Prizes Depending On Your Score.
Hatsune Miku & Megurine Luka Performing "Living Universe" From Phantasy Star Universe
This Event Was Interactive, Featuring Everyone's Characters On Stage And A Simple Rhythm Game During The Concert, Awarding Prizes Depending On Your Score.
Since PSO2 Is Only Available In Japan With No Sign Of A Western Release Date In It's Almost 5 Years Since Opening, If You Want To Play This Game To It's Fullest, You Will Need To Play On SEGA's Official Japanese Servers.
Luckily, Fans And Phantasy Star Enthusiasts Have You Covered. The Arks-Layer Staff Have Been Working Relentlessly To Provide A Gateway To The Western Fanbase
To Access PSO2 In English. It Is No Stretch To Say That Without This Team, The Western Playerbase Would Be A Mere Handful Rather Then The Hundreds, Maybe Even Thousands Able To Play Now Thanks To Them. They Have Provided English Translations For Nearly The Entire Game, Including...
-Installer-
-Menus/Settings-
-Item Names-
-Character Dialogue-
-Story Dialogue And Text-
-Quest Descriptions-
-And More-
They Also Provide Other Services, Such As, But Not Limited To...
-A Tweaker Program To Manage, Install And Update All English Translation Files As They Are Developed
-A Handy Guide To Help English Players Register And Set Up An Account On SEGAs Japanese Website
-Links And Resources To Communities Providing Additional Resources Such As Proxy Connections And Access To Purchase In-Game Currency Legally
-Access To An Extension For Google Chrome That Notifies You Of In Game Events And Supplies URLs To Community Resources
The English Community Is Alive And Well. It Isn't Difficult To Find Friends And Create Groups. Unofficially, The Ship 02 - Ur Server Has Been Designated The English Community Ship.
The Downside Is That, While Most Of The Game Is Translated For Easier Access, Not Everything Is Complete. Voice Acting, Tutorial Explanations, Newer Content, And Cutscenes Without Subtitles Have Proven Difficult To Add Translation To.
